Abstract
With 3D steady-state fluid simulations, we show that a negative lens can be created from a rotating gas (vortex) in a compact structure. The gas flow is well described by a compressible Bernoulli principle assuming an adiabatic, ideal gas. The gas lens’ focal length can be varied by adjusting the mass flow rate. The dominant aberration is spherical. Transient simulations show a 60 μs time scale for switching of the focal length. The gas vortex lens allows operation of high-power lasers above the damage thresholds of conventional optics and, additionally, its self-healing design allows operation near gas breakdown thresholds without risk to the optical element.
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