Bidirectional reflection of polarized laser radiation by heat-insulating materials and thermoregulating coatings

We have investigated the change in the degree of polarization of radiation reflected in the mirror direction by thermoregulating coatings (white, black, and silver paints) sprayed on aluminum, as well as by polymeric composite materials (phenol plastic painted green and bare carbon-filled plastic) illuminated at various angles by linearly polarized radiation from a He-Ne laser. Angular dependences of the bidirectional regular reflectance of the surface of the investigated materials taking into account only the polarized component of reflected radiation have been obtained.