Generation of ultra-long pure longitudinal magnetization fields using complex phase filters
Abstract
Based on vector diffraction theory and the inverse Faraday effect (IFE), this study employs complex phase filters (CPFs) to modulate azimuthally polarized hyperbolic-sine-Gaussian vortex beams, achieving simultaneous optimization of the depth of focus and aspect ratio of magnetic needles, and generating magnetization chains with remarkable length and uniform magnetic spots. Specific results include the following: in a single lens system, a single-channel magnetization needle with a longitudinal full width at half-maximum (FWHM) of 87 λ (aspect ratio of 249), and a dual-channel magnetization needle with a longitudinal FWHM of 87 λ (aspect ratio of 322) were obtained; in a 4 π system, single- and dual-channel magnetization chains with lengths exceeding 85 λ were realized, with both transverse and longitudinal dimensions of the magnetic spots in the dual-channel chain measuring 0.27 λ . Furthermore, by adjusting the parameter m ( m is the order of the sine-hyperbolic-Gaussian beam), the axial intensity distribution of the structures can be effectively modulated. This work provides a new, to our knowledge, approach for applications such as multiple atoms trapping and transport, as well as ultrahigh-density magnetic storage.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Orbital Angular Momentum in Optics
Metamaterials and Metasurfaces Applications
Quantum optics and atomic interactions
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Journal of the Optical Society of America A
- Publisher
- Optica Publishing Group
- Volume
- 43
- Issue
- 5
- Pages
- B1–B1
- Publication date
- 20 January 2026
- Language
- EN