title: Generation of integer and fractional vector beams with q-plates encoded onto a spatial light modulator.
abstract: We generate programmable vector beams with arbitrary q-plates encoded using a spatial light modulator system. Consequently, we can analyze new and exotic q-plate designs without the difficulty of fabricating individual plates. We show experimental results for positive and negative integer and new fractional vector beam values.
authors.forename: Ignacio
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Moreno
authors.forename: María M
authors.initials: MM
authors.lastname: Sanchez-Lopez
authors.forename: Katherine
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Badham
authors.forename: Jeffrey A
authors.initials: JA
authors.lastname: Davis
authors.forename: Don M
authors.initials: DM
authors.lastname: Cottrell