Ideas for Project and Relevant Papers:

Topics:

Gaussian Beams

Orbital Angular Momentum of Gaussian Beams

Applications of OAM for quantum computation and BEC experiments

Manipulation of Gaussian Beams with optics for use in imaging

Relevant Links and Papers:

Laser Beams and Resonators by Kogelnik and Li

Geometrical Interpreation of Gaussian Beam Optics by Zook and Lee

Cold Atomic Clouds and BECs passing through a Gaussian Beam by Zhou

Controlling OAM

OAM in Optics Instruction

OAM of Light and transformation of Laguerre Gaussian Laser Modes

Focusing of Spherical Gaussian Beams