211 research outputs found
Laguerre-Gauss beam generation in IR and UV by subwavelength surface-relief gratings
The angular momentum of light can be described by the states of spin angular
momentum, associated with polarization, and orbital angular momentum, related
to the helical structure of the wave front. Laguerre-Gaussian beams carry
orbital angular momentum and their generation can be done by using an optical
device known as q-plate. However, due to the usage of liquid crystals, these
components may be restricted to operate in specific wavelengths and low power
sources. Here we present the fabrication and characterization of q-plates made
without liquid crystals, using processes of e-beam lithography, atomic layer
depositions and dry etch techniques. We exploit the phenomenon of form
birefringence to give rise to the spin-to-orbital angular momentum conversion.
We demonstrate that these plates can generate beams with high quality for the
UV and IR range, allowing them to interact with high power laser sources or
inside laser cavities.Comment: 10 pages, 11 figure
Wave Propagation Retrieval Method For Metamaterials: Unambiguous Restoration Of Effective Parameters
In this article we propose a new direct method of effective parameters
restoration that is based on the wave propagation phenomenon. It retrieves the
effective properties unambiguously, is applicable to thick metamaterial (MTM)
slabs and is easy in implementation. It is validated on the case studies of
fishnet, split cube in carcass, Jerusalem cross and ultrahigh refractive index
MTMs. The constraints of the method are designated.Comment: 14 pages, 10 figures, submitted to Physical Review
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