A new type of vector fields with hybrid states of polarization

Wang, Xiaohao; Li, Yongnan; Chen, Jing; Guo, Chen; Ding, Jianping; Wang, Hui-Tian

doi:10.1364/oe.18.010786

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“…32, 33 We present a convenient method for generating the vector fields, based on the Poincaré sphere and the wavefront reconstruction. 2,25,34 In order to characterize the SOP of a polarized optical field, three independent parameters are needed, for example, (i) amplitudes of two orthogonally polarized components and phase difference between them or (ii) major and minor axes and the angle which specifies the orientation of polarization ellipse. Nevertheless, the Stokes parameters normalized by the light intensity are more convenient.…”

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Chapter 2: Vector Optical Fields and Their Novel Effects

Wang¹

2013

Vectorial Optical Fields

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In this chapter, the concept of vector optical fields is briefly introduced at first. Then we secondly introduce our method for generating vector optical fields based on the Poincaré sphere and wavefront reconstruction is presented. Novel effects arising from these vector optical fields, including the optical cage, the splitting caused by the axial-symmetry breaking, the Young's two-slit interference, and the optical orbital angular momentum will be reported followed by a brief summary of our findings.

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“…Nevertheless, the Stokes parameters normalized by the light intensity are more convenient. 34,35 More importantly, the Poincaré sphere is an efficient graphic tool for describing all possible SOP of polarized fields. 35 As shown in Fig.…”

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Chapter 2: Vector Optical Fields and Their Novel Effects

Wang¹

2013

Vectorial Optical Fields

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“…The current studies about the vector optical field are mainly focused on the manipulation of an optical field, characteristics of the focusing and propagation of a vector optical field, and their corresponding applications [8][9][10][11][12]. In particular, the generation of a vector optical field, focusing characteristics of a vector optical field and its propagation dynamics were demonstrated theoretically and experimentally [13][14][15][16][17]. The nonlinear dynamics of a vector optical field with different SoP distributions have been demonstrated [18,19].…”

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The Two-Slit Interference of Vector Optical Fields With Both Radially and Azimuthally Variant States of Polarization

Gao¹,

Qian²,

Zhang³

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Abstract-The interference behaviors of a vector optical field with both radially and azimuthally variant states of polarization (SoP) through the Young's two-slits are theoretically studied. The optical field distribution with periodic stripes in the far field results from the interference of the vector optical field through the Young's two-slits with different initial SoP distributions. It is found that the far-field distribution can be manipulated by the incident vector optical field with the initial phase and SoP distributions. Particularly, the distribution of radially-variant SoP in the cross-section of the incident optical field provides an additional freedom to control the interference patterns of the x-component, y-component and total intensity distribution in far field. This approach provides a new method to further expand the functionality of an optical system by considering the distribution of SoP in field cross-section.

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“…While early studies mainly dealt with spatially homogeneous polarization states, in recent years interest in arbitrary spatially-variant polarized beams (ASPBs) has increased significantly due to their special properties compared to homogeneously polarized beams, which can thereby enhance the functionality of optical systems. Nevertheless, the generation of ASPBs can be a difficult task; while static techniques do not allow dynamic encoding of ASPB patterns [2][3][4][5], a solution can be found using spatial light modulators (SLMs) which can be considered as reconfigurable phase retarder devices controlled by computer [6][7][8][9][10][11][12][13][14][15][16].…”

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Reconfigurable beams with arbitrary polarization and shape distributions at a given plane

Maluenda¹,

Juvells²,

Martı́nez-Herrero³

et al. 2013

Opt. Express

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Methods for generating beams with arbitrary polarization based on the use of liquid crystal displays have recently attracted interest from a wide range of sources. In this paper we present a technique for generating beams with arbitrary polarization and shape distributions at a given plane using a Mach-Zehnder setup. The transverse components of the incident beam are processed independently by means of spatial light modulators placed in each path of the interferometer. The modulators display computer generated holograms designed to dynamically encode any amplitude value and polarization state for each point of the wavefront in a given plane. The steps required to design such beams are described in detail. Several beams performing different polarization and intensity landscapes have been experimentally implemented. The results obtained demonstrate the capability of the proposed technique to tailor the amplitude and polarization of the beam simultaneously.

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A new type of vector fields with hybrid states of polarization

Cited by 205 publications

References 39 publications

Chapter 2: Vector Optical Fields and Their Novel Effects

Chapter 2: Vector Optical Fields and Their Novel Effects

The Two-Slit Interference of Vector Optical Fields With Both Radially and Azimuthally Variant States of Polarization

Reconfigurable beams with arbitrary polarization and shape distributions at a given plane

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