Abstract
Precise astronomical polarization measurements generally require the use of polarization modulation. We have developed a new modulator, the Variable-delay Polarization Modulator (VPM) which uses two modified Martin-Puplett interferometers to induce a physical path length difference between polarization components. This highly durable and efficient device can easily be adapted to a wide range of wavelengths and temperatures, making it well suited for air- and space-borne facilities. This paper discusses the basic modulator design and a comparison to the half-wave plate, as well as details of VPM tests conducted at the Submillimeter Telescope Observatory (SMTO).
| Original language | English (US) |
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| Title of host publication | Proceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering |
| Volume | 6275 |
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| State | Published - 2006 |
| Event | Millimeter and Submillimeter Detectors and Instrumentation for Astronomy III - Orlando, FL, United States Duration: May 29 2006 → May 31 2006 |
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| Other | Millimeter and Submillimeter Detectors and Instrumentation for Astronomy III |
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| Country | United States |
| City | Orlando, FL |
| Period | 5/29/06 → 5/31/06 |
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Keywords
- Far-infrared
- Instrumentation
- Polarimetry
- Sub-millimeter
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering
- Condensed Matter Physics
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The variable-delay polarization modulator. / Krejny, M.; Chuss, D. T.; Novak, G.; Voellmer, G. M.; Wollack, E. J.; Walker, Christopher K; Jackson, M.; Benford, D. J.; Staguhn, J. G.; Moseley, S. H.; Kulesa, C.; D'Aubigny, C. Y Drouet; Golish, D. R.; Loewenstein, R. F.
Proceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering. Vol. 6275 2006. 62751N.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution
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T1 - The variable-delay polarization modulator
AU - Krejny, M.
AU - Chuss, D. T.
AU - Novak, G.
AU - Voellmer, G. M.
AU - Wollack, E. J.
AU - Walker, Christopher K
AU - Jackson, M.
AU - Benford, D. J.
AU - Staguhn, J. G.
AU - Moseley, S. H.
AU - Kulesa, C.
AU - D'Aubigny, C. Y Drouet
AU - Golish, D. R.
AU - Loewenstein, R. F.
PY - 2006
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N2 - Precise astronomical polarization measurements generally require the use of polarization modulation. We have developed a new modulator, the Variable-delay Polarization Modulator (VPM) which uses two modified Martin-Puplett interferometers to induce a physical path length difference between polarization components. This highly durable and efficient device can easily be adapted to a wide range of wavelengths and temperatures, making it well suited for air- and space-borne facilities. This paper discusses the basic modulator design and a comparison to the half-wave plate, as well as details of VPM tests conducted at the Submillimeter Telescope Observatory (SMTO).
AB - Precise astronomical polarization measurements generally require the use of polarization modulation. We have developed a new modulator, the Variable-delay Polarization Modulator (VPM) which uses two modified Martin-Puplett interferometers to induce a physical path length difference between polarization components. This highly durable and efficient device can easily be adapted to a wide range of wavelengths and temperatures, making it well suited for air- and space-borne facilities. This paper discusses the basic modulator design and a comparison to the half-wave plate, as well as details of VPM tests conducted at the Submillimeter Telescope Observatory (SMTO).
KW - Far-infrared
KW - Instrumentation
KW - Polarimetry
KW - Sub-millimeter
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