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James H Clegg¹, Mark A A Neil

¹Physics Department, Imperial College London, London, UK.

|April 3, 2013

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We developed a simple optical method using a ferroelectric liquid crystal spatial light modulator for precise control of light beam polarization. This technique enables high-speed polarization switching and works with unpolarized light, simplifying setups.

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Area of Science:

Optics and Photonics
Materials Science
Liquid Crystal Displays

Background:

Controlling light polarization is crucial for various optical applications.
Existing methods for polarization control can be complex and slow.
Ferroelectric liquid crystal spatial light modulators (FLCSLMs) offer potential for fast optical modulation.

Purpose of the Study:

To present a novel and simplified method for arbitrary control of light beam polarization.
To demonstrate the capability of the method for high-speed polarization switching.
To enable modulation of unpolarized light.

Main Methods:

Utilizing two holograms on a binary ferroelectric liquid crystal spatial light modulator (FLCSLM).
Implementing a common-path optical setup requiring minimal components.
Demonstrating beam polarization control through imaging focal spots.

Main Results:

Achieved arbitrary control over light beam polarization.
Demonstrated potential for polarization state switching at kilohertz rates.
Successfully modulated unpolarized input light.
Formed radially, azimuthally, and circularly polarized beams.

Conclusions:

The presented method offers a simple, robust, and high-speed solution for light polarization control.
Its common-path design and minimal component requirement facilitate easy setup and maintenance.
The ability to modulate unpolarized light broadens its applicability in optical systems.