Rotating polarizer and rotating retarder plate polarimeters are widely used in high-resolution polarimetry, for example in remote sensing, fiber optic measurements and biomedics; as a consequence the analysis of the performances of these devices is very important from the instrumental point of view. To compare the two methods, we developed a synchronous polarimeter based on a mechanically rotating stage, where a rotating Glan-Thompson linear polarizer or a wave retarder can be easily mounted. A specific design allows to acquire synchronously the intensity signals digitally process the data to extract the polarization Stokes parameters. We investigate the two cases along with their impact on measurement techniques. Performance curves are shown for various polarization input parameters and light levels. Specifically, we address issues concerning the accuracy and the systematic and statistical measuring errors. Moreover, computer simulations and measurement results are presented and discussed.

Rotating polarizer and rotating retarder plate polarimeters: comparison of performances / Pelizzari, S.; Rovati, Luigi; De Angelis, C.. - STAMPA. - 4285:(2001), pp. 235-243. (Intervento presentato al convegno Conference on Testing, Reliability, and Applications of Optoelectronic Devices tenutosi a SAN JOSE, CA nel JAN 24-26, 2001) [10.1117/12.426894].

Rotating polarizer and rotating retarder plate polarimeters: comparison of performances

ROVATI, Luigi;
2001

Abstract

Rotating polarizer and rotating retarder plate polarimeters are widely used in high-resolution polarimetry, for example in remote sensing, fiber optic measurements and biomedics; as a consequence the analysis of the performances of these devices is very important from the instrumental point of view. To compare the two methods, we developed a synchronous polarimeter based on a mechanically rotating stage, where a rotating Glan-Thompson linear polarizer or a wave retarder can be easily mounted. A specific design allows to acquire synchronously the intensity signals digitally process the data to extract the polarization Stokes parameters. We investigate the two cases along with their impact on measurement techniques. Performance curves are shown for various polarization input parameters and light levels. Specifically, we address issues concerning the accuracy and the systematic and statistical measuring errors. Moreover, computer simulations and measurement results are presented and discussed.
2001
Conference on Testing, Reliability, and Applications of Optoelectronic Devices
SAN JOSE, CA
JAN 24-26, 2001
4285
235
243
Pelizzari, S.; Rovati, Luigi; De Angelis, C.
Rotating polarizer and rotating retarder plate polarimeters: comparison of performances / Pelizzari, S.; Rovati, Luigi; De Angelis, C.. - STAMPA. - 4285:(2001), pp. 235-243. (Intervento presentato al convegno Conference on Testing, Reliability, and Applications of Optoelectronic Devices tenutosi a SAN JOSE, CA nel JAN 24-26, 2001) [10.1117/12.426894].
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