Localized waves carrying orbital angular momentum in optical fibers. (28th May 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Nuño Ruano, Paula; Robson, Charles W; Ornigotti, Marco
• Is Part Of: Journal of optics. Volume 23:Number 7(2021)
• Publication Date: 2021-05-28
• Subjects: fibers -- orbital angular momentum -- localized waves -- communications; Optics -- Periodicals; 535.05
• DOI: 10.1088/2040-8986/abf786
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2040-8978

Abstract

Abstract: We consider the effect of orbital angular momentum (OAM) on localized waves in optical fibers using theory and numerical simulations, focusing on splash pulses and focus wave modes. For splash pulses, our results show that they may carry OAM only up to a certain maximal value. We also examine how one can optically excite these OAM-carrying modes, and discuss potential applications in communications, sensing, and signal filtering.