We propose an efficient and robust method to generate tunable vector beams by employing
a single phase-type spatial light modulator (SLM). With this method, a linearly polarized …

We propose a new type of noncanonical optical vortex, named “power-exponent-phase
vortex (PEPV)”. The spiral focusing of the autofocusing Airy beams carrying PEPVs are …

We experimentally and theoretically study the abrupt polarization transitions of vector
autofocusing Airy beams associated with the spin–orbit interactions. It is shown that when …

Light beams may carry optical spin or orbital angular momentum, or both. The spin and
orbital parts manifest themselves by the ellipticity of the state of polarization and the vortex …

Vector beams are of major importance to tailor tightly focused fields by creating an additional
z-polarization component. Till now, mainly focusing properties of fundamental vector beams …

The generic singularities in an ellipse field are C-points namely stars, lemons and monstars
in a polarization distribution with C-point indices (− 1/2),(+ 1/2) and (+ 1/2) respectively …

We demonstrate the morphology conversion of surface microstructures on silicon induced by
femtosecond vector vortex beams. By tuning the topological charge of the vortex phase …

A new kind of beam, ie, power-exponent helico-conical (PEHC) optical beams, has been
proposed in this paper. The proposed beams possess a variety of interesting properties …

Light fields with spatially structured states of polarization (SoPs) are gathering increasing
attention because of their potential applications from optical imaging and micromanipulation …

The autofocusing Airy beams carrying a new kind of power-exponent phase are proposed
and demonstrated experimentally in this paper. The physical mechanism of the proposed …