Deep-learning-assisted, two-stage phase control method for high-power mode-programmable orbital angular momentum beam generation

Tianyue Hou; Yi An; Qi Chang; Pengfei Ma; Jun Li; Liangjin Huang; Dong Zhi; Jian Wu; Rongtao Su; Yanxing Ma; Pu Zhou

doi:10.1364/PRJ.388551

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