Depolarization measurements of an integrating sphere

Stephen C. McClain; Chanda L. Bartlett; J. Larry Pezzaniti; Russell A. Chipman

doi:10.1117/12.189209

Depolarization measurements of an integrating sphere

Stephen C. McClain, Chanda L. Bartlett, J. Larry Pezzaniti, Russell A. Chipman

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Abstract

Mueller matrix polarimetry performed in the visible and near infrared indicates that an integrating sphere acts as an ideal depolarizer to the 05% accuracy of the polarimeter. The integrating sphere emits unpolanzed light regardless of the incident polarization state.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	140-144
Number of pages	5
Journal	Proceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering
Volume	2260
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1117/12.189209
State	Published - Oct 7 1994
Event	Stray Radiation in Optical Systems III 1994 - San Diego, United States Duration: Jul 24 1994 → Jul 29 1994

Keywords

Integrating sphere
Mueller matrix
Polarimetry
Scattering

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
Condensed Matter Physics
Computer Science Applications
Applied Mathematics
Electrical and Electronic Engineering

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