Optical Vortices

Optical vortices are special light waves that carry a twist or spiral, with their wavefronts forming a helical shape. This creates a point of zero intensity, called a phase singularity, at the vortex's center. Think of it like a tiny whirlpool in a stream of light. These vortices can be used to manipulate particles, improve imaging, and communicate by encoding information in their twisted structure. Their unique properties make them valuable in advanced optical applications, such as precision measurement and quantum computing.