Spatial parametric characterization of partially polarized beams

Rosario Martinez-Herrero; Pedro M. Mejias; J. M. Movilla

doi:10.1117/12.259909

20 November 1996 Spatial parametric characterization of partially polarized beams

Rosario Martinez-Herrero, Pedro M. Mejias, J. M. Movilla

Proceedings Volume 2870, Third International Workshop on Laser Beam and Optics Characterization; (1996) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.259909
Event: Third International Workshop on Laser Beam and Optics Characterization, 1996, Quebec City, Canada

Abstract

In the present work we extend the intensity-moment spatial characterization to partially polarized beams by means of a generalization of the Stokes-Mueller formalism. A simple classification scheme of partially polarized beams is proposed and propagation laws through non-polarizing and polarizing optical systems are provided. Some invariant parameters are investigated and a general measuring procedure is pointed out.

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Rosario Martinez-Herrero, Pedro M. Mejias, and J. M. Movilla "Spatial parametric characterization of partially polarized beams", Proc. SPIE 2870, Third International Workshop on Laser Beam and Optics Characterization, (20 November 1996); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.259909

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