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Optical Mueller matrices in terms of geometric algebra
- Source :
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Optics Communications . Nov2012, Vol. 285 Issue 24, p4785-4792. 8p. - Publication Year :
- 2012
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Abstract
- Abstract: Connection between optical Mueller matrices and geometrical (Clifford) algebra multivectors is established. It is shown that starting from 3-dimensional (3D) Cl 3,0 algebra and using isomorphism between Cl 3,0 and even Cl 3,1 + subalgebra one can generate canonical Mueller matrices and their combinations that describe an optical system. It appears that representation of polarization devices in terms of geometric algebra is very compact and, in contrast to Mueller matrix approach, there is no need for speculative physical restrictions. If needed, properties of media can be logically introduced into Maxwell equation in a form of Clifford algebra via constitutive relations. Since representation of polarization by Cl 3,1 algebra is Lorentz invariant it allows to include relativistic effects of moving bodies on light polarization as well. In this paper only simple examples of connection between Mueller matrices and geometric algebra multivectors is presented. [Copyright &y& Elsevier]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 00304018
- Volume :
- 285
- Issue :
- 24
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Optics Communications
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 82429797
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.optcom.2012.07.058