Intrinsic degrees of coherence of partially polarized light

Philippe Réfrégier; François Goudail

doi:10.1117/12.695255

15 September 2006 Intrinsic degrees of coherence of partially polarized light

Proceedings Volume 6341, Speckle06: Speckles, From Grains to Flowers; 634105 (2006) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.695255
Event: Speckle06: Speckles, From Grains to Flowers, 2006, Nimes, France

Abstract

We address the problem of defining degrees of coherence for partially polarized light. We discuss a new theoretical approach that introduces intrinsic degrees of coherence. These parameters make it possible to separate partial polarization and partial coherence and are measurable quantities. We analyze their physical meaning and propose a method to measure them with a finite number of measurement.

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Philippe Réfrégier and François Goudail "Intrinsic degrees of coherence of partially polarized light", Proc. SPIE 6341, Speckle06: Speckles, From Grains to Flowers, 634105 (15 September 2006); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.695255

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