We propose a method for detecting the symmetry of rotating patterns based on the rotational Doppler effect(RDE)of light.The basic mechanisms of the RDE are introduced,and the spiral harmonic distribution of rotating p...We propose a method for detecting the symmetry of rotating patterns based on the rotational Doppler effect(RDE)of light.The basic mechanisms of the RDE are introduced,and the spiral harmonic distribution of rotating patterns is analyzed.By irradiating the rotating pattern using a superimposed optical vortex and analyzing the amplitude of the RDE signal,the spiral harmonic distribution of the pattern can be measured,and then its symmetry can be detected.We demonstrate this method experimentally by using patterns with different symmetries and shapes.As the method does not need to receive the scattered light completely and accurately,it promises potential application in detecting symmetrical rotating objects at a long distance.展开更多
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.11772001 and 61805283)Key Research Projects of Foundation Strengthening Program(No.2019-JCJQ-ZD)。
文摘We propose a method for detecting the symmetry of rotating patterns based on the rotational Doppler effect(RDE)of light.The basic mechanisms of the RDE are introduced,and the spiral harmonic distribution of rotating patterns is analyzed.By irradiating the rotating pattern using a superimposed optical vortex and analyzing the amplitude of the RDE signal,the spiral harmonic distribution of the pattern can be measured,and then its symmetry can be detected.We demonstrate this method experimentally by using patterns with different symmetries and shapes.As the method does not need to receive the scattered light completely and accurately,it promises potential application in detecting symmetrical rotating objects at a long distance.
