Classical and quantum properties of cylindrically polarized states of light

Details Classical and quantum properties of cylindrically polarized states of light Classical and quantum properties of cylindrically polarized states of light

2010-12-21

arxiv.org/abs/1012.4578v1

Physics

Quantum Physics

22 pages, 8 figures

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We investigate theoretical properties of beams of light with non-uniform polarization patterns. Specifically, we determine all possible configurations of cylindrically polarized modes (CPMs) of the electro-magnetic field, calculate their total angular momentum and highlight the subtleties of their structure. Furthermore, a hybrid spatio-polarization description for such modes is introduced and developed. In particular, two independent Poincar\'e spheres have been introduced to represent simultaneously the polarization and spatial degree of freedom of CPMs. Possible mode-to-mode transformations accomplishable with the help of conventional polarization and spatial phase retarders are shown within this representation. Moreover, the importance of these CPMs in the quantum optics domain due to their classical features is highlighted.

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