Title :
Refraction of light by graded birefringent media
Author :
Stricklett, K.L. ; Sununu, C.
Author_Institution :
Nat. Inst. of Standards & Technology, Gaithersburg, MD, USA
Abstract :
Refraction of light in the graded potential is considered in connection with the use of the Kerr effect to map divergent electric fields. It is shown that spatial variation of the strength or direction of the field will produce nonuniform refractive indices, and significant refraction of light in regions of high divergence may distort the final image and introduce an error in the field measurement. Experimental evidence for this effect is presented, and its implications for optical field mapping are discussed
Keywords :
Kerr electro-optical effect; electric field measurement; gradient index optics; light refraction; refractive index; Kerr effect; divergent electric fields; error; field measurement; graded birefringent media; graded potential; light refraction; nonuniform refractive indices; optical field mapping; Birefringence; Cameras; Kerr effect; Optical distortion; Optical refraction; Optical variables control; Pulse measurements; Testing; Voltage; Wire;
Conference_Titel :
Electrical Insulation and Dielectric Phenomena, 1993. Annual Report., Conference on
Conference_Location :
Pocono Manor, PA
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-0966-9
DOI :
10.1109/CEIDP.1993.378932
