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Area of Science:

  • Optical physics
  • Wave phenomena

Background:

  • Ince-Gaussian beams (IGBs) are crucial for bridging Laguerre-Gaussian and Hermite-Gaussian beams.
  • Current methods for IGB superposition are complex and costly.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To propose a compact metasurface approach for generating IGB superpositions.
  • To demonstrate control over phase and polarization singularities in generated beams.

Main Methods:

  • Utilizing a metasurface to realize superpositions of IGBs.
  • Superimposing even and odd IGB modes.
  • Modulating singularities via initial phase and incident polarization.

Main Results:

  • Successfully generated complex structured beams through IGB superposition.
  • Observed multiple phase and polarization singularities.
  • Demonstrated control over singularity properties.

Conclusions:

  • The metasurface approach offers a compact and efficient alternative for IGB superposition.
  • Generated beams possess unique properties for applications in particle manipulation and optical communications.