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    • Optics and Photonics
    • Quantum Information Science

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    • Q-plates are optical elements that impart orbital angular momentum to light.
    • Modifying the properties of q-plates is crucial for advanced optical applications.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To demonstrate the creation of q-plate equivalent systems using combinations of existing q-plates.
    • To show methods for altering the q-value, including sign changes and addition/subtraction.

    Main Methods:

    • Utilizing combinations of commercially available q-plates.
    • Incorporating half-wave plates for precise optical control.
    • Performing experimental verification of all demonstrated operations.

    Main Results:

    • Successfully created q-plate equivalent systems through simple combinations.
    • Demonstrated the ability to change the sign of the q-value.
    • Showcased addition and subtraction of q-plates, verified experimentally.

    Conclusions:

    • The presented method offers a flexible approach to generating various q-plate functionalities.
    • Enables experimental testing of higher and negative q-valued devices using standard components.