title: Iterative experimental method for generating eigenstates and principal states of polarization.
abstract: Eigenstates of a given elliptical birefringent are determined at 1.530 and 1.580 μm by generating sequences of polarization states that converge to the eigenstates. The principal states of polarization of the device for the two considered wavelengths are shown to be eigenstates of the succession of two birefringents at 1.530 and 1.580 μm; they are produced by applying the previous iterative process. Experimental results are compared to theoretical estimates.
authors: Laboratoire de Mathématiques de Bretagne Atlantique—UMR CNRS 6205 Université de Bretagne Sud and Université européenne de Bretagne, B.P. 92116-56321 Lorient cedex, France. pierre.pellat‐finet@univ‐ubs.fr
authors: Pierre
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authors: Pellat-Finet