Realization and computational analysis of splitting in higher order optical vortices

Control on spacing between splitted topological charges is a matter of concern in optical phenomenon. Splitting of higher order topological charge has been done by the interference with three plane waves at smaller angle than the one which phase engineered beam makes with the axis. Splitting has been realized by introducing additional phase in three plane waves. It is observed that the spacing between splitted topological charges can be controlled by controlling the introduced additional phase in these three plane waves.