Optical polarization: plenty of room for surprise

David Chenault

doi:10.1117/12.928049

11 October 2012 Optical polarization: plenty of room for surprise

David Chenault

Proceedings Volume 8482, Photonic Innovations and Solutions for Complex Environments and Systems (PISCES); 848207 (2012) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.928049
Event: SPIE Optical Engineering + Applications, 2012, San Diego, California, United States

Abstract

Solutions to difficult problems in complex environments frequently require methodical approaches and detailed research plans. Fortunately, there is still room for serendipity in disciplines that are relatively mature and well understood. As a case in point, optical sensors that exploit polarized light have matured greatly and the discipline of optical polarization has grown substantially in scope and applications over the last ten years. In spite of this increased understanding, polarization signatures are frequently not well understood. A good example is polarization in the animal kingdom. The potential for polarimetric monitoring of moose populations, and other applications, will be discussed.

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David Chenault "Optical polarization: plenty of room for surprise", Proc. SPIE 8482, Photonic Innovations and Solutions for Complex Environments and Systems (PISCES), 848207 (11 October 2012); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.928049

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