Survey Of Methods For The Complete Determination Of A State Of Polarization

P. S. Hauge

doi:10.1117/12.955006

22 October 1976 Survey Of Methods For The Complete Determination Of A State Of Polarization

P. S. Hauge

Proceedings Volume 0088, Polarized Light: Instruments, Devices, Applications; (1976) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.955006
Event: 20th Annual Technical Symposium, 1976, San Diego, United States

Abstract

Various types of instruments capable of giving a complete polarization state measurement are reviewed. Included are those which employ adjustable combinations of a retarder and analyzer, continuously rotating elements, polarization-modulating elements, and interferometry. General comments are made regarding precision and accuracy, and specific comparisons are made on the basis of speed, ease of data reduction, spectral regions and range, and amenability to computer control. Applications of polarimeters are also reviewed briefly. They fall into two categories, depending on whether the light is supplied by the instrument or comes from outside the instrument; they include astronomical measurements, characterization of light sources, and the measurement of the polarization-altering properties (including depolarization) of optical systems.

Citation Download Citation

P. S. Hauge "Survey Of Methods For The Complete Determination Of A State Of Polarization", Proc. SPIE 0088, Polarized Light: Instruments, Devices, Applications, (22 October 1976); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.955006

ACCESS THE FULL ARTICLE

INSTITUTIONAL
Select your institution to access the SPIE Digital Library.

SELECT YOUR INSTITUTION

PERSONAL
Sign in with your SPIE account to access your personal subscriptions or to use specific features such as save to my library, sign up for alerts, save searches, etc.

PERSONAL SIGN IN

No SPIE Account? Create one

PURCHASE THIS CONTENT

SUBSCRIBE TO DIGITAL LIBRARY

50 downloads per 1-year subscription

Members: $195

Non-members: $335 ADD TO CART

25 downloads per 1 - year subscription

Members: $145

Non-members: $250 ADD TO CART

PURCHASE SINGLE ARTICLE

Includes PDF, HTML & Video, when available