title: Computer-generated space-variant polarization elements with subwavelength metal stripes.
abstract: A novel method of performing two-dimensional space-variant polarization operations is presented. The method is based on determining the local direction and period of subwavelength metal-stripe gratings by use of vectorial optics to obtain any desired continuous polarization change. We demonstrate our approach with specific computer-generated space-variant polarization elements for laser radiation at 10.6mum. The polarization properties are verified with complete space-variant polarization analysis and measurement.
authors.forename: Z
authors.initials: Z
authors.lastname: Bomzon
authors.forename: V
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Kleiner
authors.forename: E
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Hasman