Determination of anisotropic optical parameters of thin films with allowance for multiple reflections

Abstract

The intensity of light transmitted through a system consisting of a polarizer, a sample, and an anlyzer is calculated with due regard for multiple reflections at the sample boundaries. The intensities of the transmitted light calculated with and without allowance for multiple reflections are compared in the presence and the absence of absorption. It is shown that multiple reflections considerably change the transmitted-light characteristics. The computational errors are evaluated for sample birefringence and dichroism with due regard for multiple reflection.