Formation of polarization-symmetrical beams using cube-corner reflectors

Abstract

We consider the basic properties and features of beams with a defined type of polarization symmetry, in particular beams formed by Laguerre-Gauss modes of the second-order. On the whole the polarization structure of such beams does not have a certain polarization state. We have shown the approach to such beams' formation with the use of cube-corner reflectors, with the faces having a special dielectric interference coating.