Al Khafaji, M.A., Cisowski, C.M., Jimbrown, H., Croke, S. , Pádua, S. and Franke-Arnold, S. (2022) Single-shot characterization of vector beams by generalized measurements. Optics Express, 30(13), pp. 22396-22409. (doi: 10.1364/OE.458352) (PMID:36224938)
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Abstract
Vector vortex beams, featuring independent spatial modes in orthogonal polarization components, offer an increase in information density for emerging applications in both classical and quantum communication technology. Recent advances in optical instrumentation have led to the ability of generating and manipulating such beams. Their tomography is generally accomplished by projection measurements to identify polarization as well as spatial modes. In this paper we demonstrate spatially resolved generalized measurements of arbitrary vector vortex beams. We perform positive operator valued measurements (POVMs) in an interferometric setup that characterizes the vector light mode in a single-shot. This offers superior data acquisition speed compared to conventional Stokes tomography techniques, with potential benefits for communication protocols as well as dynamic polarization microscopy of materials.
Item Type: | Articles |
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Status: | Published |
Refereed: | Yes |
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: | Al Khafaji, Mustafa Anwer and Cisowski, Dr Claire Marie and Franke-Arnold, Professor Sonja and Croke, Dr Sarah and Padua, Professor Sebastiao and Jimbrown, Harry |
Authors: | Al Khafaji, M.A., Cisowski, C.M., Jimbrown, H., Croke, S., Pádua, S., and Franke-Arnold, S. |
College/School: | College of Science and Engineering > School of Physics and Astronomy |
Journal Name: | Optics Express |
Publisher: | Optical Society of America |
ISSN: | 1094-4087 |
ISSN (Online): | 1094-4087 |
Published Online: | 06 June 2022 |
Copyright Holders: | Copyright © 2022 Optical Society of America |
First Published: | First published in Optics Express 30(13): 22396-22409 |
Publisher Policy: | Reproduced under a Creative Commons License |
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Data DOI: | 10.5525/gla.researchdata.1260 |
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