The polarization properties of a tilted polarizer

Korger J, Kolb T, Banzer P, Aiello A, Wittmann C, Marquardt C, Leuchs G (2013)

Publication Type: Journal article

Publication year: 2013

Journal

Optics Express Optical Society of America

Book Volume: 21

Pages Range: 27032-27042

Journal Issue: 22

DOI: 10.1364/OE.21.027032

Abstract

Polarizers are key components in optical science and technology. Thus, understanding the action of a polarizer beyond oversimplifying approximations is crucial. In this work, we study the interaction of a polarizing interface with an obliquely incident wave experimentally. To this end, a set of Mueller matrices is acquired employing a novel procedure robust against experimental imperfections. We connect our observation to a geometric model, useful to predict the effect of polarizers on complex light fields. © 2013 Optical Society of America.

Authors with CRIS profile

Peter Banzer Naturwissenschaftliche Fakultät Andrea Aiello Lehrstuhl für Experimentalphysik (Optik) Christoffer Wittmann Lehrstuhl für Experimentalphysik (Optik) Christoph Marquardt Lehrstuhl für Experimentalphysik (Optik) Gerhard Leuchs Lehrstuhl für Experimentalphysik (Optik)

Involved external institutions

Max-Planck-Institut für die Physik des Lichts (MPL) / Max Planck Institute for the Science of Light DE Germany (DE)

How to cite

APA:

Korger, J., Kolb, T., Banzer, P., Aiello, A., Wittmann, C., Marquardt, C., & Leuchs, G. (2013). The polarization properties of a tilted polarizer. Optics Express, 21(22), 27032-27042. https://doi.org/10.1364/OE.21.027032

MLA:

Korger, Jan, et al. "The polarization properties of a tilted polarizer." Optics Express 21.22 (2013): 27032-27042.

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