Title :
Two-dimensional linear birefringent parameters measurement by polarization-shifting heterodyne interferometer
Author :
Hui-Kang Teng ; Chou, Chien ; Hsieh, Tung-Sheng
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Electr. Eng., Nan-Kai Coll., Nantou, Taiwan
Abstract :
A novel polarization shifting interferometer is proposed. The measurement of the linear birefringent parameters of a wave plate in two dimensional distribution is demonstrated experimentally.
Keywords :
angular measurement; birefringence; heterodyne detection; light interferometers; light polarisation; optical retarders; optical variables measurement; linear birefringent parameters; polarization-shifting heterodyne interferometer; wave plate; Birefringence; Electric variables measurement; Optical fiber polarization; Optical interferometry; Optical mixing; Optical polarization; Optical retarders; Optical sensors; Optimized production technology; Phase measurement;
Conference_Titel :
Lasers and Electro-Optics, 2003. CLEO/Pacific Rim 2003. The 5th Pacific Rim Conference on
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-7766-4
DOI :
10.1109/CLEOPR.2003.1277185
