Abstract
Based on the recently proposed unified theory of coherence and polarization of random electromagnetic beams, we have derived formulae describing changes in the state of polarization of a random electromagnetic beam propagating through tissue. A so-called electromagnetic Gaussian Schell-model beam is used to illustrate the theory. The results may find possible applications in tissue imaging.
| Original language | English (US) |
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| Pages (from-to) | 474-478 |
| Number of pages | 5 |
| Journal | Optics Communications |
| Volume | 270 |
| Issue number | 2 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - Feb 15 2007 |
| Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Random electromagnetic beam
- State of polarization
- Tissue
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
- Atomic and Molecular Physics, and Optics
- Physical and Theoretical Chemistry
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering