Generation and characterization of complex vector modes with digital micromirror devices: a tutorial

Complex vector light modes with a spatial variant polarization distribution have become topical of late, enabling the development novel applications in numerous research fields. Key to this is remarkable similarities they hold quantum entangled states, which arises from non-separability between and polarisation degrees freedom (DoF). As such, demand for diversification generation methods characterization techniques increased dramatically. Here we put forward comprehensive tutorial about use DMDs modes, providing details on implementation that fully exploits unsurpassed advantage Digital Micromirrors Devices (DMDs), such as their high refresh rates independence. We start by briefly describing operating principles DMD follow thorough explanation some shape arbitrary modes. Finally, describe aiming at real-time beams. This highlights value an alternative tool complex fields, great relevance wide variety applications.