Abstract By use of a tensor method, the transform formulae for the beam coherence-polarization matrix of the partially polarized Gaussian Schell-model (GSM) beams through aligned and misaligned optical systems are derived. As an example, the propagation properties of the partially polarized GSM beam passing through a misaligned thin lens are illustrated numerically and discussed in detail. The derived formulae provide a convenient way to study the propagation properties of the partially polarized GSM beams through aligned and misaligned optical systems.
Received: 20 May 2004
Revised: 25 August 2004
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Fund: Project supported by the National
Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant No 10334050)
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Ge Di (戈迪), Cai Yang-Jian (蔡阳健), Lin Qiang (林强) Propagation of partially polarized Gaussian Schell-model beams through aligned and misaligned optical systems 2005 Chinese Physics 14 128
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