Simple stokes polarimeter based on liquid crystal polarization grating

Jialiang Dong; Jie Zhao; Ao Zhang; Ming Li; Qiang Sun; Jinxiang Xue; Jiaqi Qi; Chengchao Liu

doi:10.1117/12.3032456

26 July 2024 Simple stokes polarimeter based on liquid crystal polarization grating

Jialiang Dong, Jie Zhao, Ao Zhang, Ming Li, Qiang Sun, Jinxiang Xue, Jiaqi Qi, Chengchao Liu

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Proceedings Volume 13189, Second Conference on Space, Atmosphere, Marine, and Environmental Optics (SAME 2024); 131890K (2024) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.3032456
Event: Second Conference on Space, Atmosphere, Marine, and Environmental Optics (SAME 2024), 2024, Hangzhou, China

Abstract

In this paper, a new method of full Stokes polarization imaging based on liquid crystal polarization grating is proposed. Firstly, the theory of polarization detection module based on quarter-wave plate liquid crystal polarization grating is deeply explored by using Stokes calculus and Jones matrix method. The relationship between incident deflection state and diffraction efficiency is deduced in detail; furthermore, the performance of polarization detection module is optimized. The Stokes polarimeter designed in this paper has the advantages of compact structure, high flexibility and convenience in practical application. Moreover, it can be installed in various optical systems for correlation detection. Compared with the traditional measuring device, the polarizer can directly obtain the image from the CCD camera, which simplifies the data processing process and improves the detection efficiency. This innovative design makes the Stokes Polarimeter a significant advantage in a variety of polarization detection scenarios, providing support for underwater imaging and detecting the polarization information of underwater materials. In addition, the performance of the Stokes polarimeter was evaluated and optimized in detail. Meanwhile, the stability and accuracy of the instrument under various working conditions were verified by the detection of incident light with different polarization states. The experimental results show that Stokes polarimeter has high detection efficiency in polarization detection. This technology finds extensive applications in optical experiments, scientific research, and engineering disciplines.

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Jialiang Dong, Jie Zhao, Ao Zhang, Ming Li, Qiang Sun, Jinxiang Xue, Jiaqi Qi, and Chengchao Liu "Simple stokes polarimeter based on liquid crystal polarization grating", Proc. SPIE 13189, Second Conference on Space, Atmosphere, Marine, and Environmental Optics (SAME 2024), 131890K (26 July 2024); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.3032456

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