Abstract
The generation of optical vortex beams with user-configurable topological charge and spatial profile is a topic of intense research due to the numerous potential applications for these types of laser beams. In this work, we demonstrate the direct generation of vortex laser beams with controllable topological charge and tunable spatial profile from a Pr3+:YLF laser cavity using a spot-defect technique. A theoretical model is established to examine the relationship between the topological charge of the generated vortex beam and how this relates to laser cavity parameters. Experimentally, the selective operation of first- and second-order vortex beams and tunable optical vortex lattices with one to four singularities at 607 nm can be achieved by adjusting the position of the defect spot. This work offers insight into methods for the generation of visible optical vortex beams with controllable topological charge and tunable singularities for a range of applications.
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