Monostatic Mueller matrix laser reflectometer

Dennis H. Goldstein

doi:10.1117/12.618479

18 August 2005 Monostatic Mueller matrix laser reflectometer

Dennis H. Goldstein

Proceedings Volume 5888, Polarization Science and Remote Sensing II; 58880E (2005) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.618479
Event: Optics and Photonics 2005, 2005, San Diego, California, United States

Abstract

An instrument is described that operates as a true monostatic reflectometer. The instrument collects complete polarimetric information as well as reflectance. A beamsplitter at 45° to the incident and reflected beam allows monostatic operation. Complete polarimetric information in the form of Mueller matrices are measured by using a polarization state generator prior to the sample and a polarization state analyzer after reflection from the sample and beamsplitter. This Mueller matrix polarimeter is in the dual rotating retarder configuration. Two lasers currently serve as sources. The hardware and data reduction methods are discussed, and measurement results are given.

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Dennis H. Goldstein "Monostatic Mueller matrix laser reflectometer", Proc. SPIE 5888, Polarization Science and Remote Sensing II, 58880E (18 August 2005); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.618479

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