@inproceedings{bf258ab828c54a84bb3cbc913e4bfd77,
title = "Retardance in three-dimensional polarization ray tracing",
abstract = "A three-by-three polarization ray tracing matrix P which is defined in global coordinates characterizes the polarization transformations associated with single ray through optical system. The P matrix contains both a geometrical transformation effect and the polarization characteristics of diattenuation and retardance from the optical and polarization elements. In order to separate the geometrical transformation and calculate the {"}physical{"} retardance, a non-polarizing ray tracing matrix Q is used. The diattenuation and the retardance of a dove prism are analyzed as an example.",
keywords = "Dove prism, polarization ray trace, ray tracing, retardance",
author = "Garam Yun and Chipman, {Russell A.}",
year = "2009",
doi = "10.1117/12.827303",
language = "English (US)",
isbn = "9780819477514",
series = "Proceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering",
booktitle = "Polarization Science and Remote Sensing IV",
note = "Polarization Science and Remote Sensing IV ; Conference date: 03-08-2009 Through 04-08-2009",
}