Cylindrical Vector Vortex Beams Generation with a Single Phase Encoded Spatial Light Modulator

Cylindrical vector vortex beams (CVVBs) with V-point singularity and axially symmetric polarization, such as radially and azimuthally polarized beams, lead to the exploitation of various applications in modern optical engineering technologies [1]. For example, tight focused radially polarized beams produce a strong longitudinal field, which can be successfully applied in high-resolution imaging, particle manipulation, and material processing [1]. Also, higher-order CVVBs provide the desired field distributions in their focus for optical trapping and laser machining [1], [2].