One-step Jones matrix polarization holography for extraction of spatially resolved Jones matrix of polarization-sensitive materials

We propose, for the first time to our knowledge, a method for realizing one-step measurement of two-dimensional Jones matrix parameters of polarization-sensitive materials. This method could be called one-step Jones matrix polarization holography (JMPH). Our theoretical analysis and the experimental...

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Published in:Optics letters 2014-11, Vol.39 (21), p.6170-6173
Main Authors: Liu, Xuan, Wang, Ben-Yi, Guo, Cheng-Shan
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Language:English
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Summary:We propose, for the first time to our knowledge, a method for realizing one-step measurement of two-dimensional Jones matrix parameters of polarization-sensitive materials. This method could be called one-step Jones matrix polarization holography (JMPH). Our theoretical analysis and the experimental results demonstrate that a double-source polarization interferometer combined with angular multiplexing holography make it possible to realize one-step holographic measurements of four spatially resolved Jones matrix parameters. Compared with the existing methods, our one-step JMPH has a simpler optical arrangement and easier measuring procedure. We believe that it will provide a new approach for development of an integrated system suitable for measuring, in real-time, a Jones matrix or transmittance matrix, as well as dynamic polarization imaging.
ISSN:0146-9592
1539-4794
DOI:10.1364/OL.39.006170