Polarization preserving corner cubes

The polarization properties of metal-faceted corner cubes are studied for 14 metals in the 633–1550-nm spectral range for both normal and non-normal incidence irradiations. Metalized corner cubes tend to preserve polarization in contrast to uncoated cubes.

► Method for evaluating metals for polarization preserving corner cubes.
► Study of the polarizing properties of corner cubes using 14 different metals.
► Polarization preserving corner cubes irradiated at 633, 1060, 1310, and 1550-nm.
► Polarization preserving corner cubes irradiated at normal and non-normal incidences.
► Mueller reflection matrices for metal-faceted corner cubes.