  We propose a method for taking a Bose-Einstein condensate in the ground trap
state simultaneously to a different atomic hyperfine state and to a vortex trap
state. This can be accomplished through a Raman scheme in which one of the two
copropagating laser beams has a higher-order Laguerre-Gaussian mode profile.
Coefficients relating the beam waist, pulse area, and trap potentials for a
complete transfer to the m = 1 vortex are calculated for a condensate in the
non-interacting and strongly interacting regimes.
