Title :
Quantum interactions of LG beams
Author :
Andrews, D.L. ; Davila Romero ; Babiker, Mohamed ; Bennett
Author_Institution :
Sch. of Chem. Sci., East Anglia Univ., Norwich, UK
Abstract :
Summary form only given. The aim of this work is to promote the development of a quantum framework for formulating the interactions of Laguerre-Gaussian beams and others of related structure, in which a helical wavefront confers an endowment with orbital angular momentum. We explore changes in selection rules in the context of non-linear processes, especially second harmonic generation and sum-frequency generation processes, and the effects of higher electric and magnetic multipoles. We evaluate the forces and torques that can act on molecules endowed with electric or magnetic multipoles.
Keywords :
laser beams; optical harmonic generation; quantum optics; Laguerre-Gaussian beams; background dielectric effects; dissipative pressure forces; gradient pressure forces; helical wavefront; higher electric multipoles; higher magnetic multipoles; photonic angular momentum; quantum interactions; second harmonic generation; selection rules; steady state formalism; sum frequency generation; Laser beams; Optical frequency conversion;
Conference_Titel :
Quantum Electronics and Laser Science Conference, 2002. QELS '02. Technical Digest. Summaries of Papers Presented at the
Conference_Location :
Long Beach, CA, USA
Print_ISBN :
1-55752-708-3
DOI :
10.1109/QELS.2002.1031314
