A high fidelity approximation of radial polarization conversion

2007/10/15 by P. B. Phua, Phua, P. B., W. J. Lai +3
Engineering · Physics and Astronomy · #Advanced optical system design #FOS: Physical sciences #Optical Polarization and Ellipsometry #Optics (physics.optics) #Orbital Angular Momentum in Optics

paper · pdf · doi:10.48550/arxiv.0710.2827

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Abstract

We report a high fidelity (>90%) approximation of radial polarization conversion using a birefringent lens. It offers the advantages of low-cost, easy fabrication, alignment robustness and high laser power handling capability.

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