Abstract
The statistical properties of the electric fields with random change of polarization state in space generated by a depolarizer are investigated on the basis of the coherence matrix. The depolarizer is a polarizer array composed of a multitude of contiguous square cells of polarizers with randomly distributed polarization angles where the incident fields experience a random polarization modulation after passing through the depolarizer. The propagation of the modulated electric fields through any quadratic optical system is examined within the frame work of the complex ABCD matrix to show how the degree of coherence and polarization changes on propagation.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 1997-2000 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Optics Letters |
Volume | 41 |
Issue number | 9 |
Early online date | 21 Apr 2016 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1 May 2016 |
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Wei Wang
- School of Engineering & Physical Sciences - Assistant Professor
- School of Engineering & Physical Sciences, Institute of Photonics and Quantum Sciences - Assistant Professor
Person: Academic (Research & Teaching)