Three-dimensional polarization ray-tracing calculus I: Definition and diattenuation

Garam Yun; Karlton Crabtree; Russell A. Chipman

doi:10.1364/AO.50.002855

Three-dimensional polarization ray-tracing calculus I: Definition and diattenuation

Garam Yun, Karlton Crabtree, Russell A. Chipman

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Abstract

A three-by-three polarization ray-tracing matrix method for polarization ray tracing in optical systems is presented for calculating the polarization transformations associated with ray paths through optical systems. The method is a three-dimensional generalization of the Jones calculus. Reflection and refraction algorithms are provided. Diattenuation of the optical system is calculated via singular value decomposition. Two numerical examples, a three fold-mirror system and a hollow corner cube, demonstrate the method.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	2855-2865
Number of pages	11
Journal	Applied optics
Volume	50
Issue number	18
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1364/AO.50.002855
State	Published - Jun 20 2011

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

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