Fixing the TM-polarization Ambiguity in the Fresnel Equations

Introduction The reflection of light at a boundary between media with different refractive indices is one of the most common and important phenomena in all of physics. Depending on the specific index values, the angle of incidence, and the polarization of the light, different outcomes are possible, including partial reflection and transmission, total internal reflection, … More Fixing the TM-polarization Ambiguity in the Fresnel Equations

Technical References for Roof Prism Resolution Loss, Phase Coatings, and Related Topics

This page is meant to provide a list of references that are directly relevant (marked with a *) or in some cases marginally relevant to the topic of resolution loss in roof prisms and the so-called phase coatings used to mitigate the problem. If you know of any additional literature, please email me at hurbenm … More Technical References for Roof Prism Resolution Loss, Phase Coatings, and Related Topics

On the Passage of Linearly Polarized Light through an Uncoated Roof Prism

The famous Zeiss “paper” by Weruach and Dörband (translation attached below) on the development of phase coatings for roof prisms describes a simple test to determine if an optical instrument has coated prisms or not. They describe the use of two linear polarizers with the device placed in between; with phase coating present, one will … More On the Passage of Linearly Polarized Light through an Uncoated Roof Prism