Superimposed Hermite-Gaussian-correlated Schell-model beam with multiple off-axis vortices

We first introduce a class of a superimposed Hermite-Gaussian-correlated Schell model with a multiple off-axis vortices beam, with the side lobe of the beam carrying one to four vortex singularities at the source plane. Subsequently, the variation laws of this beam after being focused by a thin lens are studied theoretically to obtain the optimal beam parameters. The numerical simulation results show that the beam possesses a unique multiple vortex structure, phase structure, and orbital angular momentum. Its intensity resembles a spiral staircase rotating around the axes. The rotational symmetry property of the transverse energy flow along the z axis was broken by the vortices. The hot spot position can be adjusted flexibly by changing the off-axis distance of vortices. This study is of great significance for nondestructive capture and manipulation of multiple particles or cells. (C) 2022 Optica Publishing Group.