Date of Award

2015

Document Type

Dissertation/Thesis

Submission Date

October 2026

Thesis/Dissertation Advisor [Chair]

Johnson, Andrew

Abstract

Quantum optics is a subsect of quantum mechanics focused on exploring the properties of light due to its dual nature as both a particle and a wave. One such property that has been of particular interest recently is that of light's momentum, speci cally its linear and orbital-angular momentum (OAM). Light carrying both types of momentum are of particular interest to the life sciences due to the linear momentum of light's ability to directly manipulate particles and orbital-angular momentum's potential to unravel DNA spirals. Light carrying orbital-angular momentum has also shown promise in information technology as a new means of sending large amounts of data over long distances. This thesis will provide background on the quantum optics of particle manipulation and the results from experimental studies performed on this topic. The results show evidence of light with both types of momentum being created and used to manipulate particles to di erent degrees.

Comments

Includes bibliography.

Extent

50 p.

Identifier

FA00003642

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