Real-time measurement of the polarization transfer function
Abbreviated Journal Title
Appl. Optics
Keywords
OF-AMPLITUDE PHOTOPOLARIMETER; MUELLER MATRIX MEASUREMENT; HIGH-FREQUENCY MODULATION; LIGHT-SCATTERING; PHASE MODULATOR; ALUMINUM; LASER; BEAM; Optics
Abstract
We present a simple method for measuring the Mueller matrix associated with a scattering medium. Without involving moving parts, four input states of polarization are generated sequentially, and for each of them all four Stokes vector parameters are simultaneously measured for the complete determination of the Mueller matrix. Two liquid-crystal variable retarders are used for controlling the input state of polarization, whereas the measurement of the state of polarization involves phase modulation with a single-pass photoelastic modulator, and Fourier analysis in two polarization channels. The setup is controlled by a computer, allowing for real-time measurement of the Mueller matrix. The method is tested on standard elements such as polarizers and quarter-wave plates, as well as on inhomogeneous particulate systems. (C) 2001 Optical Society of America OCIS codes: 120.5410, 260.5430, 290.5850, 290.7050.
Journal Title
Applied Optics
Volume
40
Issue/Number
1
Publication Date
1-1-2001
Document Type
Article
Language
English
First Page
34
Last Page
44
WOS Identifier
ISSN
1559-128X
Recommended Citation
"Real-time measurement of the polarization transfer function" (2001). Faculty Bibliography 2000s. 8138.
https://stars.library.ucf.edu/facultybib2000/8138