Abstract
We generate optical beams with rotating intensity blades, namely “optical propellers”, by employing Moiré technique. Such rotating beams are controlled by SLM without mechanical movement or phase-sensitive interference. Self-trapping of propelling beams is also demonstrated.
© 2010 Optical Society of America
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