Laser & Optoelectronics Progress, Volume. 62, Issue 2, 0212002(2025)
Three-Dimensional Measurement of Light-Field Polarization Vector
We propose a novel method and develop a device for the three-dimensional measurement of light-field polarization vectors. The device can analyze the polarization state at each point in the light field and measure the wavefront distribution using a polarization analysis system comprising a polarizer, waveplate, and Shack-Hartmann wavefront sensor, thereby enabling the reconstruction of a three-dimensional polarization-vector distribution. Using a polarization modulation device and spatial-light modulator, we experimentally generate laser beams with varying polarization states and wavefronts, which are subsequently tested under four light-field conditions. Results show the device performs excellently, with the root-mean-square (RMS) error of the Stokes vector below 0.05, and the RMS and peak-to-valley (PV) values of wavefront error below 0.1 μm. This method effectively overcomes the limitations of conventional two-dimensional detections. It accurately restores three-dimensional polarization information as well as provides high-spatial-resolution and precise polarization-vector measurements, thus offering an effective option for optical measurement with broad application prospects.
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Boyu Cui, Zebin He, Qiannan Wu, Kewu Li, Zhibin Wang. Three-Dimensional Measurement of Light-Field Polarization Vector[J]. Laser & Optoelectronics Progress, 2025, 62(2): 0212002
Category: Instrumentation, Measurement and Metrology
Received: Sep. 3, 2024
Accepted: Oct. 31, 2024
Published Online: Jan. 3, 2025
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