Abstract
Polarization singularities and elliptic stationary points (collectively, elliptic critical points) were measured experimentally via the complex Stokes field S1 + iS2, where S1 and S2 are Stokes parameters. This new, easily implemented method yielded detailed, high-resolution experimental data for all elliptic critical points. These data confirm with high precision the elliptic-field topological sign rule, loop rules, and Stokes singularity relations introduced recently.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 1475-1477 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Optics Letters |
Volume | 28 |
Issue number | 16 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 15 Aug 2003 |