Characterization of non-uniformly totally polarized beams

R. Martínez-Herrero; P. M. Mejías; G. Piquero

doi:10.1117/12.643790

23 February 2006 Characterization of non-uniformly totally polarized beams

R. Martínez-Herrero, P. M. Mejías, G. Piquero

Proceedings Volume 6101, Laser Beam Control and Applications; 61011E (2006) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.643790
Event: Lasers and Applications in Science and Engineering, 2006, San Jose, California, United States

Abstract

Several overall parameters are introduced to characterize the linear or circular polarization content of a non-uniformly totally polarized beam over the region of its wavefront where the irradiance is significant. These parameters are determined from the values of the Stokes parameters. Experimental examples are also given to check both, the physical meaning of the proposed parameters and the validity of the measurement procedure.

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R. Martínez-Herrero, P. M. Mejías, and G. Piquero "Characterization of non-uniformly totally polarized beams", Proc. SPIE 6101, Laser Beam Control and Applications, 61011E (23 February 2006); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.643790

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