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3D optical vortices generated by micro-optical elements and its novel applications

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In this paper we report on recent development in the areas of optical vortices generated by micro-optical elements and applications of optical vortices, including optical manipulation, radial polarization and secure free space optical communication

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  1. Institute of Optoelectronics, Key Laboratory of Optoelectronic Devices and Systems of Chinese Education Ministry, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, 518060, China

    Bu J., Chen H. L., Peng X., Niu H. B. & Yuan X. C.

  2. School of Electrical & Electronic Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, Nanyang Avenue, Singapore, 639798, Singapore

    Bu J., Lin J., K. J. Moh, B. P. S. Ahluwalia, Chen H. L. & Yuan X. C.

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Bu, J., Lin, J., Moh, K.J. et al. 3D optical vortices generated by micro-optical elements and its novel applications. Optoelectron. Lett. 3, 136–140 (2007). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11801-007-7012-4

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