Polarization Eigenstates of Liquid Crystal Devices
Major
Physics
Second Major
Computer Science
Submission Type
Poster
Area of Study or Work
Physics
Faculty Advisor
Gabriel Spalding
Location
CNS Atrium
Start Date
4-13-2024 11:15 AM
End Date
4-13-2024 12:30 PM
Abstract
Any object that light interacts with can alter many of its characteristics, including its polarization. All the ways in which the object can change the polarization of incoming light can be represented by a Mueller matrix, which operates on a set of Stokes parameters that describe the incident polarization of the input light and returns a new set of Stokes parameters that describe the polarization state of the resultant light. Finding the Mueller matrix of any optical element is an important step in completely understanding the properties of the optical circuit. Thus, we aim to determine the Mueller matrices and polarization eigenstates of liquid-crystal devices under different operating conditions to create more efficient programmable optical circuits for use in imaging and holographic applications.
Polarization Eigenstates of Liquid Crystal Devices
CNS Atrium
Any object that light interacts with can alter many of its characteristics, including its polarization. All the ways in which the object can change the polarization of incoming light can be represented by a Mueller matrix, which operates on a set of Stokes parameters that describe the incident polarization of the input light and returns a new set of Stokes parameters that describe the polarization state of the resultant light. Finding the Mueller matrix of any optical element is an important step in completely understanding the properties of the optical circuit. Thus, we aim to determine the Mueller matrices and polarization eigenstates of liquid-crystal devices under different operating conditions to create more efficient programmable optical circuits for use in imaging and holographic applications.