Design for a Unity Mueller Matrix Periscope.

Abstract

Mueller matrices for several examples of periscope design are calculated. This study shows that by using 90-degree total internal reflections a periscope can be constructed that has a unity Mueller matrix. A unity Mueller matrix does not alter the state of polarization of the light it transmits. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 01, 1987
Accession Number
ADA179001

Entities

People

  • Jerold R. Bottiger

Organizations

  • Edgewood Chemical Biological Center

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Electromagnetic Radiation
  • Electromagnetic Wave Reflections
  • Optical Equipment
  • Periscopes
  • Physics
  • Polarity
  • Polarization
  • Reflection
  • Total Internal Reflection

Readers

  • Electromagnetic Wave Scattering and Antenna Radiation Engineering
  • Phased Array Antenna Design.