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Creating and probing of a perfect vortex in situ with an optically trapped particle

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We experimentally create a ‘perfect’ vortex beam, which has a uniform ring profile and fixed radius. In contrast with other vortex fields, the intensity profile is independent of its topological charge. We then correct this field in situ using a single trapped particle as a probe. This results in a constant angular velocity for the particle regardless of its position on the beam circumference.

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The authors would like to thank the UK Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) for funding.

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  1. SUPA, School of Physics & Astronomy, University of St Andrews, North Haugh, St Andrews, KY16 9SS, UK

    Mingzhou Chen, Michael Mazilu, Yoshihiko Arita, Ewan M. Wright & Kishan Dholakia

  2. College of Optical Sciences, The University of Arizona, 1630 East University Boulevard, Tuscon, AZ, 85721-0094, USA

    Ewan M. Wright & Kishan Dholakia

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Chen, M., Mazilu, M., Arita, Y. et al. Creating and probing of a perfect vortex in situ with an optically trapped particle. Opt Rev 22, 162–165 (2015). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10043-015-0031-7

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