@inproceedings{00426827cdf64f89b27e0d9a4c17697c,
title = "The variable-delay polarization modulator",
abstract = "Precise astronomical polarization measurements generally require the use of polarization modulation. We have developed a new modulator, the Variable-delay Polarization Modulator (VPM) which uses two modified Martin-Puplett interferometers to induce a physical path length difference between polarization components. This highly durable and efficient device can easily be adapted to a wide range of wavelengths and temperatures, making it well suited for air- and space-borne facilities. This paper discusses the basic modulator design and a comparison to the half-wave plate, as well as details of VPM tests conducted at the Submillimeter Telescope Observatory (SMTO).",
keywords = "Far-infrared, Instrumentation, Polarimetry, Sub-millimeter",
author = "M. Krejny and Chuss, {D. T.} and G. Novak and Voellmer, {G. M.} and Wollack, {E. J.} and Walker, {C. K.} and M. Jackson and Benford, {D. J.} and Staguhn, {J. G.} and Moseley, {S. H.} and C. Kulesa and D'Aubigny, {C. Y.Drouet} and Golish, {D. R.} and Loewenstein, {R. F.}",
year = "2006",
doi = "10.1117/12.671927",
language = "English (US)",
isbn = "081946340X",
series = "Proceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering",
booktitle = "Millimeter and Submillimeter Detectors and Instrumentation for Astronomy III",
note = "Millimeter and Submillimeter Detectors and Instrumentation for Astronomy III ; Conference date: 29-05-2006 Through 31-05-2006",
}