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Spectropolarimetric properties of vortex retarders: erratum.
Optics Express
|August 13, 2025
Summary
This correction clarifies figure labels for diattenuator orientation and circular diattenuation in optical retardance research. The data remains accurate, ensuring the study's conclusions on retardance are unaffected.
Area of Science:
- Optical Physics
- Materials Science
Background:
- Accurate data representation is crucial in scientific publications.
- Previous figures had minor labeling errors.
Purpose of the Study:
- To correct labeling errors in specific figures.
- To ensure clarity without altering scientific conclusions.
Main Methods:
- Review of published figures (Figs. 8, 10, 12, 14).
- Identification of swapped labels for "Diattenuator Orientation" and "Circular Diattenuation".
Main Results:
- Corrected labels: Middle subfigure should be "Circular Diattenuation," middle right should be "Diattenuator Orientation."
- Numerical data and plots remain accurate.
Conclusions:
- The identified errors do not impact the paper's primary focus on retardance.
- The study's main conclusions remain valid and unaffected by this correction.
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