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    • Wavefront Sensing
    • Polarization Optics

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    • Phase retrieval techniques offer flexibility but are limited in high numerical aperture systems due to ignored polarization.
    • Accurate wavefront sensing is crucial for tightly focused optical systems.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To propose a fast wavefront sensing method for tightly focused optical systems that accounts for polarization properties.
    • To overcome the limitations of existing phase retrieval methods in high numerical aperture scenarios.

    Main Methods:

    • Developed a vector diffraction model using the chirp-Z transform to describe focal spots analytically.
    • Utilized modal coefficients of polynomials and diffraction basis vectors for model description.
    • Introduced a modified Newton-gradient second-order algorithm for simultaneous wavefront optimization across multiple polarization directions without diffraction operators in iterations.

    Main Results:

    • The vector diffraction model accommodates any pixel size and resolution, breaking sampling constraints and removing lateral errors.
    • The modified algorithm efficiently optimizes wavefront in multiple polarization directions.
    • Numerical simulations and error analysis validated the method's efficacy and precision.

    Conclusions:

    • The proposed method provides a fast and precise solution for wavefront sensing in tightly focused optical systems.
    • This approach effectively addresses the polarization properties of the beam, enhancing applicability in high numerical aperture systems.