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    • Quantum Information Science

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    • Orbital angular momentum (OAM) offers unique properties for light manipulation.
    • Controlling OAM states is crucial for advanced optical applications.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To introduce a new, continuous method for generating tunable orbital angular momentum (OAM).
    • To demonstrate the theoretical and experimental feasibility of this OAM generation technique.

    Main Methods:

    • Utilizing the Fourier series of left- and right-hand polarization projections.
    • Employing an electrical polarization controller to adjust input light polarization.

    Main Results:

    • Achieved smooth, continuous variation of average OAM from -1 to +1.
    • Demonstrated OAM tunability by changing the linear polarization angle from 0 to π.

    Conclusions:

    • The proposed method provides a flexible and efficient way to control OAM.
    • This technique has potential applications in optical communications and quantum technologies.