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EPSRC Reference:	GR/L33115/01
Title:	PROPAGATION OF NON ZERO ORDER MODES IN NONLINEAR MEDIA AND THE ROLE OF THE ORBITAL ANGULAR MOMENTUM OF LIGHT
Principal Investigator:	Padgett, Professor M
Other Investigators:	Dholakia, Professor K Allen, Professor L
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Department:	Physics and Astronomy
Organisation:	University of St Andrews
Scheme:	Standard Research (Pre-FEC)
Starts:	01 May 1997	Ends:	30 April 1999	Value (£):	50,983
EPSRC Research Topic Classifications:	Optical Phenomena
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We shall conduct an investigation into the properties, behaviour and applications of non-zero-order transverse laser modes propagating in non-linear media. Specifically, the key research areas within the project are:1. An extension of our pioneering work on frequency doubling L-G modes to include those with p?0; explication of the role of orbital angular momentum and of the advantages of using modes for frequency conversion.2. An investigation into how the orbital angular momentum of light influences the behaviour and output characteristics of OPOs and parametric down-conversion.3. An analysis and investigation of the propagation of diffraction free beams within non-linear media.4. A study of the role of orbital angular momentum of light in higher order non-linear processes.
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