@inproceedings{335c5fd7f4f94313990b3dbd542cb90f,
title = "Polarization analysis in a Very High Resolution Telescope (VHRT)",
abstract = "A Very High Resolution Telescope (VHRT) is designed as a space-to-earth remote sensor and the polarization effect in this VHRT is analyzed in this paper. First, the theory of polarization effect is reviewed. Second, the Jones arithmetic of polarization aberrations in VHRT is presented. Then, CODE V software is used to realize the polarization ray trace in this system and the results of the polarization effect analysis are obtained. The output information includes the plot of Modulation Transfer Function (MTF), the plot of Point Spread Function (PSF), pupil map, relative illumination, illumination, distortion and Strehl ratio. Finally, effective methods to control the polarization effect in an optical system are given. According to the results of analysis, we have drawn the following conclusions. Polarization effect in an optical system shouldn't be ignored to improve the imaging quality; with the incident angle as small as possible to control the polarization effect. Coating design must be considered carefully for the optical design.",
keywords = "Diattenuation, Jones arithmetic, Optical thin film, Polarization aberration, Polarization effect, Retardance",
author = "Ying Zhang and Lin Li and Huang, {Yi Fan} and Liu, {Jia Guo}",
year = "2006",
doi = "10.1117/12.674218",
language = "English",
isbn = "0819461881",
series = "Proceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering",
booktitle = "Proceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering",
note = "2nd International Symposium on Advanced Optical Manufacturing and Testing Technologies - Advanced Optical Manufacturing and Testing Technologies ; Conference date: 02-11-2005 Through 05-11-2005",
}