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DLL (User-Defined Surface): Sequential Vortex Phase Plate


Michael Cheng
Zemax Staff
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This DLL models a Vortex Phase Plate. It is useful in laser applications to convert a Gaussian laser beam into a donut-shaped energy ring. 

For more information, check the following links:
https://www.holoor.co.il/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/vortex_zemax_tutorial.pdf

https://www.holoor.co.il/application/optical-vortex-phase-plate-application-notes/
https://www.holoor.co.il/optical-calculator/vortex-lenses/

 

The Vortex phase plate is a phase surface:

 

 

Click here to download

Date Version OpticStudio Version Comment
2021/03/20 1.0 - Creation

 

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kot_letova
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  • October 22, 2024

Is it possible to predict theoretically the radus of the first ring (while interacting with plane wave) according to the plate diameter, charge and focal length of the lens? Just to estimate the precision of modelling

 


kot_letova
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  • October 22, 2024

UPD: I’m afraid, you have a mistake in your program. Your pattern is wrong.


David.Nguyen
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  • October 23, 2024

@kot_letova 

 

It will probably help @Michael Cheng a lot if you can tell him what mistake is in the program if you’ve found one. Perhaps, you could illustrate the issue with an example, that would be even better.

Take care,


David


Michael Cheng
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  • October 25, 2024

Hi @kot_letova,

As David suggested, that would be helpful if you can explain more details what you are expecting and why. I would be happy to have more look. Thank you!

Best regards,

Michael


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