Abstract
The propagation-dependent polarization vector fields are experimentally created from an isotropic microchip laser with a longitudinal-transverse coupling and entanglement of the polarization states. The experimental three-dimensional coherent vector fields are analytically reconstructed with a coherent superposition of orthogonal circularly polarized vortex modes. Each polarized component is found to comprise two Laguerre-Gaussian modes with different topological charges. With the analytical representation, the polarization singularities, on which the electric polarization ellipse is purely circular (C lines) or purely linear (L surfaces), are explored. The C line singularities are found to form an intriguing hyperboloidal structure.
| Original language | English |
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| Article number | 233903 |
| Journal | Physical Review Letters |
| Volume | 97 |
| Issue number | 23 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 2006 |
| Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Physics and Astronomy
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