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    • Optics and Photonics
    • Materials Science

    Background:

    • Conical diffraction (CD) is a phenomenon observed when light interacts with certain optical elements.
    • Polarization states of light significantly influence diffraction patterns.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the conical diffraction patterns produced by azimuthal and radial polarization states of light.
    • To compare these patterns with those generated by linearly polarized light.
    • To study the free-space evolution of these diffraction patterns.

    Main Methods:

    • Experimental generation of conical diffraction using azimuthal and radial polarization states.
    • Utilizing a KGd(WO4)2 crystal for the diffraction experiment.
    • Recording and analyzing the free-space evolution of the diffraction patterns.
    • Comparing experimental results with theoretical models.

    Main Results:

    • Azimuthal and radial polarization states produce distinct conical diffraction patterns compared to linear polarization.
    • A notable observation is the splitting of the conical diffraction ring into two concentric rings of equal intensity.
    • Experimental observations of free-space evolution align well with theoretical predictions.

    Conclusions:

    • Azimuthal and radial polarization states offer unique control over conical diffraction phenomena.
    • The observed splitting of the diffraction ring provides a new characteristic feature for these polarization states.
    • The study confirms the validity of theoretical models in describing the observed conical diffraction effects.