Local characterization of the polarization state of 3D electromagnetic fields: an alternative approach

Rosario Martínez-Herrero; David Maluenda; Marcos Aviñoá; Artur Carnicer; Ignasi Juvells; Ángel S. Sanz

doi:10.1364/PRJ.488703

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