Polarization singularities are superpositions of orbital angular momentum (OAM) states in
orthogonal circular polarization basis. The intrinsic OAM of light beams arises due to the …

We demonstrate, analytically and experimentally, a simple, but effective method to
determine the topological charge of an optical vortex by using a spherical bi-convex lens, a …

Optical Methods of Measurement: Wholefield Techniques, Second Edition provides a
comprehensive collection of wholefield optical measurement techniques for engineering …

Singularities are ubiquitous in nature and generate high levels of interest and activity among
scientists. At a singularity, a parameter of interest becomes indeterminate, a single point at …

Vector-vortex (VV) beams are of significant interest for various applications. There have
been substantial efforts toward developing a fast and efficient method for the …

Single-slit diffraction of an optical beam carrying phase singularity is presented. Due to
azimuthal phase dependence, the diffraction pattern of the singular beam differs from that of …

Polarization singularities are superpositions of orbital angular momentum (OAM) states in
orthogonal circular polarization basis. The intrinsic OAM of light beams arises due to the …

This study demonstrates a self-referenced interferometric method to estimate the magnitude
and sign of a high-order topological charge (TC) carried by incoming optical vortex beams …

We demonstrate an ultra-compact (8 mm-long) green orbital Poincaré Pr^ 3+: LiYF_4 (YLF)
laser, in which the intracavity lasing modes are represented as eigenmodes on an …

We propose and experimentally demonstrate a noninterferometric method to quantitatively
determine the topological charge and complete phase structure of a vortex beam scrambled …