Numerical generation of a polarization singularity array with modulated amplitude and phase.

Area of Science:

• Optics and Photonics
• Vector Fields
• Light Polarization

Background:

• Polarization singularities, points with undefined azimuthal angle in vector fields, include Lemon, Monstar, and Star types.
• Recent studies have explored the connections between different types of polarization singularities.
• The ability to generate and control these singularities is crucial for advanced optical applications.

Purpose of the Study:

• To numerically generate an array of polarization singularities.
• To investigate a method for controlling the polarized states within these singularities.
• To enable the simulation of polarization singularity arrays.

Main Methods:

• Utilized two orthogonal linearly polarized light beams.
• Modulated the amplitude and phase of the light beams.
• Employed specific distribution functions for amplitudes and phases to control polarization states.

Main Results:

• Successfully achieved numerical generation of a polarization singularity array.
• Demonstrated control over the polarized states of individual polarization singularities.
• Validated the potential for simulating complex polarization singularity arrays.

Conclusions:

• The proposed method provides a viable route for creating controlled polarization singularity arrays.
• This technique opens possibilities for simulating and studying complex light polarization phenomena.
• The findings contribute to the fundamental understanding and practical manipulation of vector light fields.