Fractional orbital angular momentum conversion in second-harmonic generation with an asymmetric perfect vortex beam

This Letter demonstrates the nonlinear conversion of asymmetric perfect vortex (APV) beams with fractional orbital angular momentum (OAM). By controlling the amplitude and phase of the fundamental light field, we create APVs whose global OAM demonstrates a one-to-one correspondence of the charge numbers for fractional OAM values. The results show that the OAM of the second-harmonic generation fields follow the OAM conservation law. The nonlinear interactions of multiple OAM beams with the APVs are also investigated as they relate to the nonlinear frequency conversion and are shown to exhibit unique frequencies as a result of theDoppler frequency tagged OAM values. (C) 2021 Optical Society of America under the terms of the OSA Open Access Publishing Agreement.

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This Letter investigates the nonlinear conversion of asymmetric perfect vortex beams with fractional orbital angular momentum, demonstrating unique frequencies in the nonlinear interactions of multiple OAM beams with the APVs. The results show a one-to-one correspondence of the charge numbers for fractional OAM values and the conservation of OAM in second-harmonic generation fields.