Abstract
The effects of different complex refractive indices of underwater suspended particles on the polarization characteristics of forward and backward scattering of polarized photons are analyzed by simulation experiments to study the transmission characteristics of polarized light as influenced by underwater suspended particles. The Mie scattering theory is used to establish the scattering model of underwater photon transmission. The Mueller matrix and Meridian Planes Monte Carlo method are adopted to simulate the process of photon radiation transmission in the scattering medium. Simulation results show that the polarization degree of the scattered linearly polarized light is less affected than the scattered circularly polarized light by the refractive index parameter in the scattering system. As the absorption coefficient increases, the polarization-maintaining ability of the forward scattered linearly polarized light is enhanced, whereas the degree of circular polarization of the backward scattered circularly polarized light is periodically changed.
Highlights
The ocean accounts for about 70% of the Earth’s area and contains fertile mineral resources, biological resources, and energy
The Mueller matrix and Meridian Planes Monte Carlo method are adopted to simulate the process of photon radiation transmission in the scattering medium [13], [25]
The present work aims at the effects of different complex refractive indices of underwater suspended particles on the polarization characteristics of scattered photons
Summary
The ocean accounts for about 70% of the Earth’s area and contains fertile mineral resources, biological resources, and energy. Changes in the polarization state of incident light wave largely depend on the complex refractive index of the particles, that is, the complex refractive index of the suspended particles in water is an important factor that affects photon polarization characteristics. The present work aims at the effects of different complex refractive indices of underwater suspended particles on the polarization characteristics of scattered photons.
Sign-in/Register to view highlights & summary Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
