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Generation of arbitrary vector vortex beams on hybrid-order Poincaré sphere based on liquid crystal device
Abstract:
We propose theoretically and verify experimentally a method of using electrically tunable liquid crystal q-plate and wave plate for generating arbitrary vector vortex beams on a hybrid-order Poincaré sphere (HyOPS). The generated vector vortex beam is verified and shows decent agreement with the prediction. This method brings many advantages, such as high conversion efficiency, good electrical controllability, and integration. This system can provide fundamental optical system support for various structured beam applications.
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