A simple proof of Pancharatnam's theorem

A simple proof of Pancharatnam's theorem

A simple proof is given of Pancharatnam's theorem concerning the phase change of a light beam whose polarization state is made to trace out a geodesic triangle on the Poincaré sphere.

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Veröffentlicht in:Optics communications 1992-01, Vol.94 (4), p.191-196
1. Verfasser: Aravind, P.K.
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Exact sciences and technology
Fundamental areas of phenomenology (including applications)
Optics
Physics
Wave optics
Wave propagation, transmission and absorption
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Zusammenfassung:A simple proof is given of Pancharatnam's theorem concerning the phase change of a light beam whose polarization state is made to trace out a geodesic triangle on the Poincaré sphere.
ISSN:0030-4018
1873-0310
DOI:10.1016/0030-4018(92)90012-G