Primary aberrations in tightly focused polarized anomalous vortex beams

Abstract

Based on the Richards Wolf vector diffraction theory, the intensity profiles of the radially and azimuthally polarized anomalous vortex beams focused by a high numerical aperture (NA) lens in the presence of primary aberration are obtained. The effects of the primary aberration coefficient on the intensity distribution, longitudinal field and the quality of the aberrated focused field through calculating the Strehl ratio under various polarized input beams are analyzed. The results show that spherical aberration destroys the rotational symmetry of the focused intensity about the optical axis. Coma will shift the focal spot which gradually presents an obvious comet shape. Astigmatism will elongate the focal spot. Meanwhile, defocus technology on compensating aberrations is studied. The results have potential applications in the design and assembly of high NA systems or overcoming aberrations in the future.