Beam diameter thresholds as applying light depolarization for effective submicron and micron root-mean-square
Applied Optics
|August 22, 2018
Summary
This study presents a simple but crucial correction to a previously published article in Applied Optics. The correction ensures accuracy in scientific data and findings.
Area of Science:
- Optics and Photonics
- Scientific Publishing
Background:
- A previous article was published in Applied Optics.
- This article requires a correction.
Purpose of the Study:
- To present a simple but important correction to a published article.
- To ensure the accuracy of the scientific record.
Main Methods:
- Review of the original publication.
- Identification of the specific error.
- Formulation of the correction.
Main Results:
- A correction to the article Appl. Opt. 56, 7024 (2017) is provided.
- The correction addresses a specific point within the original publication.
Conclusions:
- The correction ensures the integrity of the published scientific work.
- Accurate scientific communication is vital for the field of optics.
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