Chinese Journal of Lasers, Volume. 38, Issue 1, 102010(2011)
Invariant Polarization of Stochastic Electromagnetic Beams through Astigmatic Optical Systems
Based on the theory of Gaussian-Schell model source and Collins diffraction integral formula, the sufficient condition for invariant polarization of stochastic electromagnetic beams through astigmatic optical systems is derived. Both analytical and simulated results indicate that, when the astigmatic coefficient of optical systems is large enough and it satisfies certain restrictive condition with source parameters, degree of polarization of beams will keep invariant in propagation. As a result, the propagating degree of polarization is as the same as its initial value in the source plane. This sufficient condition is sole, and it is independent of optical systems′ elements and propagation distance, etc. The results may provide potential merits and applications in polarization imaging and detecting in optical systems.
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Li Jia, Chen Yanru, Xin Yu, Zhou Muchun, Xu Shixue. Invariant Polarization of Stochastic Electromagnetic Beams through Astigmatic Optical Systems[J]. Chinese Journal of Lasers, 2011, 38(1): 102010
Category: Laser physics
Received: Mar. 9, 2010
Accepted: --
Published Online: Dec. 23, 2010
The Author Email: Jia Li (lijiafeifei@sina.com)