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Journal of Modern Optics

Geometric-phase Interferometers Possible Optical Configurations

P. Hariharan

Published Jun 1, 1993• 6 citations
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Abstract

This Letter presents a systematic study of the possible optical configurations for an interferometer operating purely on the geometric phase and shows how these configurations can be implemented with standard optical components.
DOI
10.1080/09500349314551061

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