作者: Robert W. Goodrich , Marshall H. Cohen , Angela Putney
DOI: 10.1086/133534
关键词: Circular polarization 、 Polarimetry 、 Data reduction 、 Optics 、 Calibration 、 Linear polarization 、 Physics
摘要: We discuss the design of a Pancharatnam "superachromatic" quarter-wave plate and its application in two circular spectropolarimeters. The alignment calibration polarimetry optics is discussed, as well data reduction techniques. In particular, differences between reducing linear are emphasized.