Jones Matrix (Polarizer + Waveplate) calculator
Output intensity after polarizer at α then waveplate (retardance δ, axis β).
Category: Polarization
Formula: E_out = W(δ,β) · P(α) · E_in
Inputs
| Input | Parameter | Unit | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| Polarizer α | alpha | deg | 0 |
| Retardance δ | delta | deg | 90 |
| WP axis β | beta | deg | 45 |
Result with the default inputs
- |Ex|: 0.7071
- |Ey|: 0.7071
- Intensity: 1
Open it with your own values: put each input in the address as a parameter, for example /calculators/jones-matrix-polarizer-waveplate?alpha=0. A unit other than the listed one goes in <parameter>_unit.
Read more: Wikipedia: Jones calculus