Depolarization measurements of an integrating sphere

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

doi:10.1364/AO.34.000152

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 IR indicates that an integrating sphere acts as an ideal depolarizer to the 0.5% accuracy of the polarimeter. The integrating sphere emits unpolarized light regardless of the incident polarization state.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	152-154
Number of pages	3
Journal	Applied optics
Volume	34
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1364/AO.34.000152
State	Published - Jan 1 1995
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

Integrating sphere
Mueller matrix
Polarimetry
Scattering

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Atomic and Molecular Physics, and Optics
Engineering (miscellaneous)
Electrical and Electronic Engineering

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