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Area of Science:

Optics and Photonics
Terahertz Science
Nanofabrication

Background:

Terahertz (THz) optics require advanced components for precise beam manipulation.
Generating spatially varying THz vector beams is crucial for advanced applications.

Purpose of the Study:

To detail the laser fabrication of metallic gratings for THz vector beam generation.
To experimentally characterize the polarization and intensity of generated THz beams.
To validate fabrication techniques against theoretical models.

Main Methods:

Laser fabrication of copper gratings with varying geometries.
Terahertz time-domain spectroscopy in a polarimetric scanning configuration.
Measurement of spatially resolved Jones matrices and intensity profiles.
Comparison with simulation data from existing studies.

Main Results:

Successful generation of radial and azimuthal THz vector beams.
Demonstrated spatial polarization manipulation of broadband THz beams.
Characterization of frequency dependencies for spiral-shaped THz beams (0.10-0.50 THz).

Conclusions:

Laser-fabricated optics are feasible for generating THz vector beams.
The study provides experimental insights for THz optics development.
Findings support advancements in THz imaging microscopy and communications.