Fast calibration for Star test polarimetry via polarization orthogonal basis mapping

Tianlei Ning, Guodong Zhou, Jiazhi Wang, Yanqiu Li*

*Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

Star test polarimeter can map the polarization state of incident light into an intensity distribution of the detection plane by placing a space-variant phase retarder (SVPR) in the pupil plane of an optical system, which can achieve fast acquisition of polarization information of incident light from a single irradiance image. However, subjected by the system's alignment and vibration, star test polarimetry need the calibration scheme with high robustness and fast speed. This paper develops a fast calibration method for Star test polarimetry by measuring three intensity distribution of orthogonal polarization state and an intensity distribution of left-handed circular polarization. Experimental results show that the proposed method, combined with normalized least square (NLS), can rapidly calibrate the theoretical model to accurately measure the polarization state of incident light.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationOptical Technology and Measurement for Industrial Applications Conference 2021
EditorsTakeshi Hatsuzawa, Rainer Tutsch, Toru Yoshizawa
PublisherSPIE
ISBN (Electronic)9781510647220
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2021
EventOptical Technology and Measurement for Industrial Applications Conference 2021 - Virtual, Online, Japan
Duration: 20 Apr 202122 Apr 2021

Publication series

NameProceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering
Volume11927
ISSN (Print)0277-786X
ISSN (Electronic)1996-756X

Conference

ConferenceOptical Technology and Measurement for Industrial Applications Conference 2021
Country/TerritoryJapan
CityVirtual, Online
Period20/04/2122/04/21

Keywords

  • Calibration
  • Mueller matrix
  • Polarimetry
  • Polarization state
  • Space-variant phase retarder

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