Interference effects in compound and achromatic wave plates

被引:20
作者
Clarke, D [1 ]
机构
[1] Univ Glasgow, Dept Phys & Astron, Glasgow G12 8QQ, Lanark, Scotland
来源
JOURNAL OF OPTICS A-PURE AND APPLIED OPTICS | 2004年 / 6卷 / 11期
关键词
polarization; achromatic retarders; interference effects in compound wave plates; polarizance fringes in wave plates; phase delay fringes in wave plates;
D O I
10.1088/1464-4258/6/11/007
中图分类号
O43 [光学];
学科分类号
070207 ; 0803 ;
摘要
Compound and achromatic wave plates are investigated with respect to multiple-beam interference within their elements. The phase delay, transmittance and polarizance are all shown to display fringes through the spectrum. In the past, achromatic devices have had apparent success in instruments with spectral pass-bands which are sufficiently broad to average out the effects of the fringe structures. According to the accuracy of any prospective measurement, it is now shown that their intended properties require detailed scrutiny when they are employed in optical systems involving medium to high spectral resolution.
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页码:1041 / 1046
页数:6
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