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Radially polarized conical beam from an embedded etched fiber
Djamel Kalaidji1, Michel Spajer, Nadège Marthouret
1Département d'Optique, Institut FEMTO-ST, Université de Franche-Comté, CNRS UMR 6174, 16 Route de Gray, 25030 Besançon Cedex, France.
Optics Letters
|June 17, 2009
Summary
We developed a novel method to create a conical beam with controlled radial polarization from a two-mode fiber. This technique efficiently transfers light power with low diffraction, enabling stable polarization transmission.
Area of Science:
- Optics and Photonics
- Fiber Optics Engineering
Background:
- Generating radially polarized beams is crucial for applications like optical trapping and microscopy.
- Existing methods often involve complex setups or bulky components.
Purpose of the Study:
- To propose and demonstrate a method for producing a conical beam with controlled radial polarization.
- To achieve efficient power transfer and stable polarization transmission through an optical fiber.
Main Methods:
- Utilizing lateral refraction of the Transverse Magnetic (TM(01)) mode from a chemically etched two-mode fiber.
- Employing azimuthal detectors and a stress controller for polarization control.
Main Results:
- Successfully produced a conical beam with low diffraction, transferring the entire guided mode power.
- Achieved stabilized radial polarization transmission through an optical fiber.
Conclusions:
- The developed method provides a compact and efficient solid component for generating radially polarized conical beams.
- This technique offers a practical solution for various optical applications requiring precise polarization control.
