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T W Stone, J M Battiato

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    Area of Science:

    • Optics and Photonics
    • Materials Science

    Background:

    • Beam array generation is crucial for optical systems.
    • Existing methods face limitations in scalability and control.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To introduce a novel method for generating beam arrays using cascaded birefringent slabs.
    • To demonstrate the technique's ability to modify array density, redundancy, and coherence.

    Main Methods:

    • Utilizing double refraction in cascaded birefringent media.
    • Employing n slabs to generate 2(n) beams per incident beam.
    • Investigating the impact of input beam amplitude variations.

    Main Results:

    • Achieved high efficiency and uniformity exceeding 95%.

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  • Demonstrated generation of 2(n) beams with controllable properties.
  • Showcased applicability for optical interconnections with reconfigurable patterns.

    • Conclusions:

    • The cascaded birefringent slab technique offers a scalable and efficient method for beam array generation.
    • This approach provides flexibility in controlling array characteristics and enables advanced optical interconnects.
    • The low dispersion of birefringent materials supports broad-spectrum and wavelength-multiplexed applications.