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It is known that wavefronts of internal OAM photons travel slower than light but I wonder what happens if you accelerate such a beam. This should be possible under gravity.
Thanks.mfb said:You can describe it as superposition of waves that do travel at the speed of light (but with different angles). and study how they propagate separately. Your beam will diverge, with each component following the spacetime curvature.
The purpose of accelerating internal OAM photon wavefronts under gravity is to study the behavior of photons in the presence of gravity and to potentially harness this phenomenon for various applications.
Gravity affects the internal OAM photon wavefronts by causing them to accelerate and gain energy as they move towards a massive object. This acceleration can change the shape and direction of the wavefronts, resulting in interesting and potentially useful properties.
Some potential applications of this phenomenon include gravitational wave detection, space propulsion, and communication systems. It may also have implications for understanding the behavior of light in extreme environments such as black holes.
Yes, there are several challenges and limitations to studying accelerating internal OAM photon wavefronts under gravity. These include the difficulty of controlling and manipulating gravity in a laboratory setting, as well as the complexity of accurately measuring and analyzing the behavior of OAM wavefronts.
Some potential future research directions include further exploring the potential applications of this phenomenon and developing new methods for controlling and manipulating OAM wavefronts under gravity. Additionally, there is still much to be learned about the fundamental physics behind this phenomenon, which may lead to new discoveries and advancements in our understanding of gravity and light.