POLDEFINE

Defines the input polarization state for subsequent POLTRACE calls.

Syntax:

POLDEFINE Jx, Jy, PhaX, PhaY
 

Discussion:

The POLDEFINE keyword is used to define the input polarization state for subsequent polarization ray tracing. POLDEFINE requires the Jx and Jy electric field magnitudes, as well as the X and Y phase angles in degrees. For more information on the meaning of Jx and Jy, see " Defining the initial polarization ". The input values are automatically normalized to have unity magnitude. The default values are 0, 1, 0, and 0, respectively. Once the polarization state is defined, it remains the same until changed.

Example:

POLDEFINE 2.0, 2.0, 45.0, -66.0
 

Related Keywords:

POLTRACE

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