The imaging equation for a microgrid linear Stokes polarimeter

Israel J. Vaughn*

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Abstract

Imaging polarimeters have currently and historically been largely used for remote sensing tasks. They have also been used to evaluate the defects and calibrate the polarization of liquid crystal displays. A particular type of polarimeter that has a great deal of unrealized potential is the microgrid array linear Stokes polarimeter. This type of polarimeter is not often used because of reconstruction errors. If these errors could be minimized, or mitigated via proper algorithmic reconstruction, then they have advantages over other types of polarimeters, mainly calibration (not much is needed) and proper operation over wide wavelength bands (due to the use of wire grid linear polarizers). In the paper I analyze the imaging equation of the microgrid Stokes polarimeter, using the full vectorial electric field.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationPolarization Science and Remote Sensing V
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2011
Externally publishedYes
EventPolarization Science and Remote Sensing V - San Diego, CA, United States
Duration: 21 Aug 201122 Aug 2011

Publication series

NameProceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering
Volume8160
ISSN (Print)0277-786X

Conference

ConferencePolarization Science and Remote Sensing V
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CitySan Diego, CA
Period21/08/1122/08/11

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