Focal shift of focused truncated random electromagnetic beams

The focal shifts of focused truncated random electromagnetic beams are investigated. Based on the complex Gaussian expansion method for a hard-edged aperture function, the analytical propagation formula of cross-spectral density matrix for a random electromagnetic beam focused by an optical system with a thin lens and a circular aperture is derived. The Fresnel numbers related with the beam and system parameters are defined and used to examine focal shifts. The dependence of the focal shifts on the different Fresnel numbers and polarization distribution are discussed in detail with numerical examples.     

Study on optical electron polarimeter and measurement of the relative Stokes parameters of weak light

In this paper, we present the research on an optical electron polarimeter, which is used to determine the polarization of an incident electron beam by measuring the relative Stokes parameters of the fluorescence emitted from the He gas following the impact excitation with the electron beam. The fundamental theory of the optical electron polarimeter is discussed with the 3³P→2³S transition of He. The structure and performance of the instrument are described, which are different in some aspects from previous works. The arrangement of the experiment for measuring the relative Stokes parameters of linearly polarized weak light is also investigated, which actually involves the same processes as the polarization measurement with the incident electron beam. The results obtained are in agreement with the theoretical prediction.     

Generalized Stokes parameters of random electromagnetic vortex beams propagating through atmospheric turbulence

By using the extended Huygens–Fresnel principle, the analytical expressions for the generalized Stokes parameters of random electromagnetic Gaussian Schell-model (GSM) vortex beams propagating through atmospheric turbulence are derived, and used to study the changes in spectral Stokes parameters of random electromagnetic GSM vortex beams in atmospheric turbulence and to compare the results of random electromagnetic GSM vortex-free beams. The influence of atmospheric turbulence on the spectral Stokes parameters is analyzed. The validity of our results is interpreted physically.     

Changes in the polarization ellipse of random electromagnetic beams propagating through the turbulent atmosphere

During the last few years, changes in the state of polarization of a class of random electromagnetic beams (so-called electromagnetic Gaussian Schell-model beams), propagating in free space have been investigated. In the present paper, we extend the analysis to propagation of such beams in homogeneous, isotropic, non-absorbing atmospheric turbulence. We find that the effects of turbulence on the state of polarization are most significant when the atmospheric fluctuations are weak or moderate, whereas in a strong regime of atmospheric fluctuations the state of polarization of the beam returns to its original state. Our results might find possible useful applications for sensing, imaging and communication through the atmosphere.     

Changes in the polarization ellipse of random electromagnetic beams propagating through the turbulent atmosphere

During the last few years, changes in the state of polarization of a class of random electromagnetic beams (so-called electromagnetic Gaussian Schell-model beams), propagating in free space have been investigated. In the present paper, we extend the analysis to propagation of such beams in homogeneous, isotropic, non-absorbing atmospheric turbulence. We find that the effects of turbulence on the state of polarization are most significant when the atmospheric fluctuations are weak or moderate, whereas in a strong regime of atmospheric fluctuations the state of polarization of the beam returns to its original state. Our results might find possible useful applications for sensing, imaging and communication through the atmosphere.     

Generalized Stokes parameters of stochastic spatially and spectrally partially coherent electromagnetic pulsed beams

The analytical expressions for the generalized (two-point) Stokes parameters of stochastic electromagnetic Gaussian Schell-model pulsed (GSMP) beams propagating in free space are obtained. The changes in the spectral Stokes parameters in free space propagation are studied. The dependence of on-axis and transverse spectral Stokes parameters of stochastic electromagnetic GSMP beams on the pulse parameters including pulse duration and temporal coherence length is stressed and illustrated numerically. The results are interpreted physically.     

Polarization singularities in near-field of Gaussian vortex beam diffracted by a circular aperture

Polarization singularities in the near-field of Gaussian vortex beams diffracted by a circular aperture are studied by a rigorous electromagnetic theory.It is shown that there exist C-points and L-lines,which depend on off-axis displacement parameters along the x and y directions,waist width,wavelength,and topological charge of the diffracted Gaussian vortex beam,as well as on propagation distance.The results are illustrated by numerical calculations.     

利用斯托克斯参量验证偏振光

利用斯托克斯参量表示入射光的偏振特性,给出了斯托克斯各参量测量方法与计算原理,通过实验和关系转换,进而可更直观地判断光的偏振态.     

Propagation of spectral Stokes singularities of stochastic electromagnetic beams through atmospheric turbulence

The propagation of spectral Stokes singularities (vortices) of stochastic electromagnetic vortex beams through atmospheric turbulence is studied, where the electromagnetic Gaussian Schell-model (GSM) vortex beam is taken as an illustrative example. It is shown that the spectral Stokes vortices S ₁₂ (C-points), S ₂₃ and S ₃₁ introduced to describe the polarization singularities of stochastic electromagnetic beams appear in turbulence. The motion, creation, annihilation and polarization changes of S ₁₂, S ₂₃ and S ₃₁ vortices, as well as the handedness inversion of S ₁₂ vortices may appear as the propagation distance or one beam parameter varies. In the process the topological relationship holds true. In comparison with the free-space propagation, the variation of the refractive index structure constant C_n²C_{n}^{2} in atmospheric turbulence results in similar effects as above. The dependence of S ₁₂, S ₂₃ and S ₃₁ vortices on the propagation distance and beam and turbulence parameters are illustrated by numerical examples.     

Generalized stokes parameters of random electromagnetic beams

A generalization of the Stokes parameters of a random electromagnetic beam is introduced. Unlike the usual Stokes parameters, which depend on one spatial variable, the generalized Stokes parameters, depend on two spatial variables. They obey precise laws of propagation, both in free space and in any linear medium, whether deterministic or random. With the help of the generalized Stokes parameters, the changes in the ordinary Stokes parameters upon propagation can be determined. Numerical examples of such changes are presented. The generalized Stokes parameters contain information not only about the polarization properties of the beam but also about its coherence properties. We illustrate this fact by expressing the degree of coherence of the electromagnetic beam in terms of one of the generalized Stokes parameters.     

无衍射特殊光束的产生与三维表征

无衍射光束(如贝塞尔光束、艾里光束)因具有无衍射、自愈合的特性, 在很多领域都有广泛的应用. 本文提出使用纯相位型空间光调制器对光场的复振幅进行调控, 从而可以产生多种复杂模式的无衍射光束, 如强度可独立调控的多个零阶贝塞尔光束, 两个高阶贝塞尔光束干涉生成的花瓣状无衍射光束, 具有多个主瓣的加速光束等特殊的无衍射光束. 通过在待测焦场附近放置一个平面反射镜, 使其沿光轴快速扫描光场, 并由数字相机同步拍摄反射回来的一系列二维光场强度分布信息, 可实现对无衍射光束三维光场强度分布的快速测量和表征. 本实验方法和技术可以快速产生各种复杂的特殊光场并获得其精确的三维可视化重建效果, 在光学显微、光学俘获、光学微加工等领域有潜在的应用价值.     

用Stokes参量法实现数字同轴偏振全息的研究

提出了一种基于Stokes参量的数字同轴偏振全息方法.在实验中用一束线偏振光和一束椭圆偏振光作为参考光, 分别与物光进行干涉,通过拍摄在两个相互垂直方向上的全息图,计算出物光在这两个方向的振幅和相位信息, 从而得到物光的Stokes参量和物体的全偏振信息,实现对各向异性物体偏振态空间分布的图像重建. 实验结果表明,该方法可用于物体的全偏振特性的测量.这种方法在求出物光Stokes参量的同时, 也可消除零级像和共轭像的干扰,因此也可用于同轴或离轴全息.     

电磁场递推算法及微纳光学元件中的应用

提出一种电磁场递推算法来分析微纳光学元件体内电磁场的传输.该方法基于Maxwell方程组和电磁场横向的边界条件给出了严格解.以高斯光束在亚波长矩形浮雕光栅体内的传输为例,分析了非匀幅光束在微纳光学元件体内的传输. 关键词： 递推算法 非匀幅光束 微纳光学元件     

Stokes parameters and degree of polarization of nonparaxial stochastic electromagnetic beams

On the basis of angular spectrum representation and the stationary-phase method, far-field expressions for generalized Stokes parameters of nonparaxial stochastic electromagnetic beams are derived, which permits us to study the changes in the ordinary Stokes parameters upon propagation, and the changes in the spectral degree of polarization of partially polarized nonparaxial stochastic electromagnetic beams. It is shown that the spectral degree of polarization changes across the section on beam propagation.     

极化电子与原子散射的广义Stokes参量的实验测量

分析了极化电子与原子散射后的受激原子退激辐射光的广义Stokes参量，介绍了Stokes参量的基本概念和实验测量方法并阐明其具体的物理意义．为自旋极化电子参与的原子或分子碰撞实验和理论模型的研究奠定基础．     

Polarization singularities in Young's two-slit experiment

Young's interference experiment is regarded as a two-slit diffraction phenomenon, the polarization singularities in Young's two-slit configuration illuminated with two linearly, orthogonally polarized Gaussian vortex beams are studied. It is shown that generally, there exist L-lines (linearly polarization) and polarization singularities including C-points (circular polarization), S₂₃ and S₃₁ singularities even though the parameters of two beams are the same. The pair creation-annihilation and motion of polarization singularities take place upon propagation, or by varying a control parameter, such as the amplitude ratio of two beams or obscure ratio of slits etc. For a special case of the illumination with two linearly, orthogonally polarized Gaussian vortex-free beams, polarization singularities, in particular, C-points may occur if a parameter of two beams is not equal.     

Experimental determination of two-point Stokes parameters for a partially coherent broadband light beam

The generalized Stokes parameters, which are two-point extensions of conventional Stokes parameters, are determined for a pair of points in the cross-section of a partially coherent broadband light beam. For this purpose, using a two-mirror and two-beam-splitter assembly, unpolarized, linearly polarized and partially polarized electromagnetic beams are generated. This simple experimental method for determining generalized Stokes parameters establishes an analogy with the experimental scheme of determining conventional Stokes parameters, which in succession contributes to appreciable reduction in uncertainty in the measurements.     

非傍轴双曲余弦-高斯脉冲电磁光束远场特性

利用矢量瑞利-索末菲衍射积分公式,推导出了非傍轴部分空间相干部分光谱相干双曲余弦-高斯(ChG)脉冲电磁光束在自由空间传输时交叉谱密度矩阵的远场解析公式,并用来表示脉冲电磁光束的光谱密度(光强)和偏振度。结果表明,对非傍轴远场部分空间相干部分光谱相干ChG脉冲电磁光束,其非傍轴性主要由参数f, f决定,而离心参数、脉冲宽度和时间相干长度影响其非傍轴行为。非傍轴部分空间相干部分光谱相干高斯-谢尔模型脉冲电磁光束的远场传输可作为特例处理。     

非傍轴双曲余弦-高斯脉冲电磁光束远场特性

利用矢量瑞利-索末菲衍射积分公式,推导出了非傍轴部分空间相干部分光谱相干双曲余弦-高斯(ChG)脉冲电磁光束在自由空间传输时交叉谱密度矩阵的远场解析公式,并用来表示脉冲电磁光束的光谱密度(光强)和偏振度。结果表明,对非傍轴远场部分空间相干部分光谱相干ChG脉冲电磁光束,其非傍轴性主要由参数f, f决定,而离心参数、脉冲宽度和时间相干长度影响其非傍轴行为。非傍轴部分空间相干部分光谱相干高斯-谢尔模型脉冲电磁光束的远场传输可作为特例处理。     

Propagation of stochastic electromagnetic vortex beams through the turbulent biological tissues

The general analytical expression of the stochastic electromagnetic vortex beams through turbulent biological tissues is derived based on the fractal model. The statistical properties, including the spectral density, the spectral degree of coherence and the spectral degree of polarization are investigated in detail. It can be found that the normalized spectral density of the stochastic electromagnetic vortex beams with higher topological charge is less influenced by turbulence than that with lower topological charge. In addition, the change of the degree of polarization versus propagation distance of the anisotropic vortex beams in biological tissues differs from that of the isotropic vortex beams. The findings might be useful in the investigation of the structures of biological tissues and operation of communication and sensing systems involving biological tissues turbulence channels.