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Rotation of Optical Elements

Since the Maxwell equations involve the components of the Jones vector, it is normally easier to derive the Jones matrix, J, for complex, anisotropic media. Once J is obtained, it is generally convenient to transform it to the Mueller matrix representation for the purpose of analyzing the quantities measured in specific optical trains. This is because the components of the Stokes vector are observable, whereas the Jones vector components are not. Since it is the intensity of light that is normally required, only the first element of Sn, [Pg.25]

The rotation matrices, R and R, are unitary and have the properties that [Pg.25]

Therefore, the relationship between the Jones and Mueller matrices in the rotated frame, J and M, are related to their unrotated forms by [Pg.26]


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