A review of complex vector light fields and their applications

Rosales-Guzmán, C., Ndagano, B. and Forbes, A. (2018) A review of complex vector light fields and their applications. Journal of Optics, 20(12), 123001. (doi: 10.1088/2040-8986/aaeb7d)

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Abstract

Vector beams, and in particular vector vortex beams, have found many applications in recent times, both as classical fields and as quantum states. While much attention has focused on the creation and detection of scalar optical fields, it is only recently that vector beams have found their place in the modern laboratory. In this review, we outline the fundamental concepts of vector beams, summarise the various approaches to control them in the laboratory, and give a concise overview of the many applications they have spurned.

Item Type:Articles
Status:Published
Refereed:Yes
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID:Ndagano, Mr Bienvenu
Authors: Rosales-Guzmán, C., Ndagano, B., and Forbes, A.
College/School:College of Science and Engineering > School of Physics and Astronomy
Journal Name:Journal of Optics
Publisher:IOP Publishing
ISSN:2040-8978
ISSN (Online):2040-8986
Published Online:15 November 2018

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