Adjustable and robust methods for polarizationdependent focusing

David Schmid, Ting Yu Huang, Shiraz Hazrat, Radhika Dirks, Onur Hosten, Stephan Quint, Dickson Thian, Paul G. Kwiat

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Abstract

We present two methods for the precise independent focusing of orthogonal linear polarizations of light at arbitrary relative locations. Our first scheme uses a displaced lens in a polarization Sagnac interferometer to provide adjustable longitudinal and lateral focal displacements via simple geometry; the second uses uniaxial crystals to achieve the same effect in a compact collinear setup. We develop the theoretical applications and limitations of our schemes, and provide experimental confirmation of our calculations.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)15538-15552
Number of pages15
JournalOptics Express
Volume21
Issue number13
DOIs
StatePublished - Jul 1 2013

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Atomic and Molecular Physics, and Optics

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