Generation of Laguerre Gaussian beams using spiral phase diffractive elements fabricated on optical fiber tips using focused ion beam milling

R. S. Rodrigues Ribeiro, P. Dahal, A. Guerreiro, P. A.S. Jorge, J. Viegas

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Abstract

In this work, spiral phase lenses fabricated on the tip of single mode optical fibers are reported. This allows tailoring the fundamental guided mode, a Gaussian beam, into a Laguerre - Gaussian profile without using additional optical elements. The lenses are fabricated using Focused Ion Beam milling, enabling high resolution in the manufacturing process. The phase profiles are evaluated and validated using an implementation of the Finite Differences Time Domain. The output optical intensity profiles matching the numerical simulations are presented and analyzed. Finally, results on cell trapping and manipulation are briefly described.

Original languageBritish English
Title of host publicationComplex Light and Optical Forces X
EditorsEnrique J. Galvez, Jesper Gluckstad, David L. Andrews
PublisherSPIE
ISBN (Electronic)9781628419993
DOIs
StatePublished - 2016
Event10th Conference on Complex Light and Optical Forces - San Francisco, United States
Duration: 16 Feb 201618 Feb 2016

Publication series

NameProceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering
Volume9764
ISSN (Print)0277-786X
ISSN (Electronic)1996-756X

Conference

Conference10th Conference on Complex Light and Optical Forces
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CitySan Francisco
Period16/02/1618/02/16

Keywords

  • FDTD
  • Focused Ion Beam Milling
  • Optical Fiber Tweezers
  • Optical Vortices
  • Spiral Phase Lenses

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