Vectorlike representation of multilayers

We use the concept of turns to provide a geometrical representation of the action of any lossless multilayer, which can be considered to be analogous in the unit disk to sliding vectors in Euclidean geometry. This construction clearly shows the peculiar effects arising in the composition of multilay...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Journal of the Optical Society of America. A, Optics, image science, and vision Optics, image science, and vision, 2004-12, Vol.21 (12), p.2386-2391
Hauptverfasser:	BARRIUSO, Alberto G, MONZON, Juan J, SANCHEZ-SOTO, Luis L, CARINENA, José F
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Edge and boundary effects reflection and refraction Exact sciences and technology Fundamental areas of phenomenology (including applications) Optical coatings Optical elements, devices, and systems Optics Physics Wave optics Wave propagation, transmission and absorption
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Zusammenfassung:	We use the concept of turns to provide a geometrical representation of the action of any lossless multilayer, which can be considered to be analogous in the unit disk to sliding vectors in Euclidean geometry. This construction clearly shows the peculiar effects arising in the composition of multilayers. A simple optical experiment revealing the appearance of the Wigner angle is analyzed in this framework.
ISSN:	1084-7529 1520-8532
DOI:	10.1364/JOSAA.21.002386