Experimental validation of a full Stokes spectropolarimeter for space applications

B.V. Mr. Vasilescu, P. Piron, Allard Veenstra, Ralph Snel, Eugenio Iorio Di Iorio, Mireille Ouellet, Quentin Chavet, Ivan Ferrario, J.J.D. Loicq

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Abstract

During the last few years, one of our main research topics has been developing a new type of spectropolarimeter intended for space applications. Initially analyzed numerically, the instrument has a compact, stable design without rotating components. The entire Stokes vector can be determined in a single shot in a vast spectral range. The simulations proved that the modulation schemes that can be obtained for this instrument are close to the optimal form. The objective of the current research is the experimental validation of this instrument. Here, we present the first results for determining the instrumental matrix and the demodulation results for a s eries of polarization states. In conclusion, we present the possible further developments of that project.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationSpace Telescopes and Instrumentation 2024: Optical, Infrared, and Millimeter Wave
EditorsLaura E. Coyle, Shuji Matsuura, Marshall D. Perrin
Number of pages9
ISBN (Electronic)9781510675070
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2024
EventSPIE Astronomical Telescopes + Instrumentation 2024 - Yokohama, Japan
Duration: 15 Jun 202421 Jun 2024

Publication series

NameProceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering
Volume13092
ISSN (Print)0277-786X
ISSN (Electronic)1996-756X

Conference

ConferenceSPIE Astronomical Telescopes + Instrumentation 2024
Country/TerritoryJapan
CityYokohama
Period15/06/2421/06/24

Keywords

  • Polarimetry
  • Spectropolarimetry
  • Optics
  • Space instrumenetation

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