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Princeton University Vector Optics and Crystal Axis Exercises

 

Jone’s vector and matrix.

A waveplate is sandwiched between two orthogonal polarizers. The crystal axis of waveplate is aligned 45 degree to the input polarizer, as shown in the figure below. Input light is a non-polarized light with an intensity of 10 mW/cm2.

a) Please find out the intensity of the output light if the phase delay of waveplate between o-ray and e-ray is Γ= /2

b) Please find out the intensity of the output light if the phase delay of waveplate between o-ray and e-ray is Γ= /6.

c) What is the required phase delay so that output light intensity is maximum?