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    • Optics and Photonics
    • Quantum Information Science

    Background:

    • Space-time (ST) wave packets offer unique propagation dynamics.
    • Vector beams possess intrinsic polarization structures crucial for various applications.
    • Classical entanglement (CE) describes correlations between non-separable degrees-of-freedom.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To introduce and characterize a novel one-dimensional ST vector light sheet.
    • To investigate the preservation of ST light sheet properties and vector beam structures.
    • To explore the behavior of ST vector light sheets in subluminal and superluminal regimes.

    Main Methods:

    • Experimental generation and characterization of the ST vector light sheet.
    • Analysis of spatiotemporal and spatial-polarization degrees-of-freedom.
    • Testing propagation characteristics and polarization stability.

    Main Results:

    • The ST vector light sheet exhibits classical entanglement between spatiotemporal and spatial-polarization DoFs.
    • It maintains near-diffraction-free propagation and self-healing properties.
    • The intrinsic polarization structure of vector beams (e.g., radial, azimuthal) is preserved.
    • The vector beam structure remains stable in both subluminal and superluminal propagation regimes.

    Conclusions:

    • The ST vector light sheet is a novel optical entity combining ST wave packet dynamics with vector beam polarization.
    • This light sheet offers a robust platform for exploring classical entanglement and its applications.
    • The demonstrated stability across different speeds broadens potential applications in advanced optics and communication.