Optik, cilt.348, 2026 (Scopus)
We demonstrate a novel approach to dynamic filamentation control by generating and manipulating Airy beams using a spatial light modulator (SLM) with holographic techniques. Unlike previous methods, our approach enables real-time, reconfigurable control of nonlinear Airy beams without mechanical components. By modulating the phase-amplitude of an input laser beam, we create tailored Airy beam profiles that reorganize filament structures, achieving rotational control purely through holographic manipulation. High-resolution imaging confirms filament generation and propagation in water, which serves as the nonlinear medium; in this regime, we also observe the curved trajectory of the Airy beam. This dynamic control over filament direction and stability, offering advantages over methods susceptible to wavelength constraints or nonlinear conversion inefficiencies, marks a significant advancement in structured light applications. Our findings provide a versatile platform for high-precision optical manipulation, with potential impacts on laser machining, optical trapping, biomedical imaging, and nonlinear optical communications.