Optical Polarimetry Of Particulate Surfaces

B. Zellner

doi:10.1117/12.955560

19 October 1977 Optical Polarimetry Of Particulate Surfaces

B. Zellner

Proceedings Volume 0112, Optical Polarimetry: Instrumentation and Applications; (1977) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.955560
Event: 21st Annual Technical Symposium, 1977, San Diego, United States

Abstract

Reflection polarimetry is a remote-sensing tool sensitive to the refractive index and microtexture of solid surfaces. Mechanisms producing linear polarization within a rough, porous, or particulate surface are discussed, and laboratory techniques for precise measurements are described in some detail. Polarimetry of atmosphereless solar-system bodies provides valuable indications of albedo for objects too small and distant for direct diameter determinations, and reveals that even quite small asteroids and satellites have particulate surfaces.

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B. Zellner "Optical Polarimetry Of Particulate Surfaces", Proc. SPIE 0112, Optical Polarimetry: Instrumentation and Applications, (19 October 1977); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.955560

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