Like and cross polarized reflections and transmission matrices for propagation across a chiral slab

Ezekiel Bahar

doi:10.1117/12.684698

2 October 2006 Like and cross polarized reflections and transmission matrices for propagation across a chiral slab

Ezekiel Bahar

Proceedings Volume 6388, Optical Transmission Systems and Equipment for Networking V; 63880S (2006) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.684698
Event: Optics East 2006, 2006, Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Abstract

Explicit expressions are derived for the like and cross linear polarized reflection and transmission coefficients in terms of the chiral parameter. Taylor series expansions of these coefficients are derived. The diagonal like polarized reflection and transmission coefficients are insensitive to the chiral properties of the material while the off diagonal cross polarized terms are proportional to the chiral parameter to first order. Continuity relations in and perpendicular to the plane of incidence for vertically and horizontally like and cross polarized waves, energy conservation and duality relations at a free space-chiral interface are satisfied. Applications for the optimal detection and identification of chiral materials such as drugs and biological or chemical threat agents are considered.

Citation Download Citation

Ezekiel Bahar "Like and cross polarized reflections and transmission matrices for propagation across a chiral slab", Proc. SPIE 6388, Optical Transmission Systems and Equipment for Networking V, 63880S (2 October 2006); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.684698

ACCESS THE FULL ARTICLE

INSTITUTIONAL
Select your institution to access the SPIE Digital Library.

SELECT YOUR INSTITUTION

PERSONAL
Sign in with your SPIE account to access your personal subscriptions or to use specific features such as save to my library, sign up for alerts, save searches, etc.

PERSONAL SIGN IN

No SPIE Account? Create one

PURCHASE THIS CONTENT

SUBSCRIBE TO DIGITAL LIBRARY

50 downloads per 1-year subscription

Members: $195

Non-members: $335 ADD TO CART

25 downloads per 1 - year subscription

Members: $145

Non-members: $250 ADD TO CART

PURCHASE SINGLE ARTICLE

Includes PDF, HTML & Video, when available