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Generalized theory and application of Stokes parameter measurements made with a single photoelastic modulator.
- Source :
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Journal of Applied Physics . 9/15/2006, Vol. 100 Issue 6, p063537. 7p. 2 Diagrams, 1 Chart, 4 Graphs. - Publication Year :
- 2006
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Abstract
- We report in this paper a generalized theory that describes the interaction between a monochromatic light beam and an optical system that includes one photoelastic modulator, one analyzer, and one photodetector. Based on the theory, a detailed four-step procedure is presented, which allows a precise measurement of the four Stokes parameters. An analysis of the systematic and random errors arising from the four-step measurements is also given as well as a calibration procedure that involves the use of a general retardation plate. As a practical application the procedure is used to analyze the magneto-optical properties of magnetic thin films grown on GaAs(001) substrates. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 00218979
- Volume :
- 100
- Issue :
- 6
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Journal of Applied Physics
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 22567582
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1063/1.2353894