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Generation of a radially polarized doughnut mode of high quality

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We present an experimental set-up to generate laser beams with locally varying polarization distribution. In a linear set-up, a radially polarized beam of high quality regarding intensity distribution, polarization and phase-front distortion is generated. This beam can be used for tight focusing. Further applications are discussed.

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    Present address: OPTOCRAFT GmbH, Am Weichselgarten 7, 91058, Erlangen, Germany

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  1. Max Planck Research Group, Institute of Optics, Information and Photonics, University Erlangen-Nürnberg, Günther-Scharowsky-Str. 1, Bau 24, 91058, Erlangen, Germany

    S. Quabis, R. Dorn & G. Leuchs

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Quabis, S., Dorn, R. & Leuchs, G. Generation of a radially polarized doughnut mode of high quality. Appl. Phys. B 81, 597–600 (2005). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00340-005-1887-1

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