Analysis of depolarizing Mueller matrices through a symmetric decomposition
JOSA A, Vol. 26, Issue 5, pp. 1109-1118 (2009)
http://dx.doi.org/10.1364/JOSAA.26.001109
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Abstract
A product decomposition of a depolarizing Mueller matrix consisting in the sequence of five factors—a diagonal depolarizer stacked between two retarder and diattenuator pairs—is proposed. This novel “symmetric” decomposition allows for a straightforward interpretation and parameterization of an experimentally determined Mueller matrix in terms of an arrangement of polarization devices and their characteristic parameters: diattenuations, retardances, and axis azimuths. Its application is illustrated on experimentally determined Mueller matrices.
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OCIS Codes
(230.5440) Optical devices : Polarization-selective devices
(260.5430) Physical optics : Polarization
(280.0280) Remote sensing and sensors : Remote sensing and sensors
ToC Category:
Physical Optics
History
Original Manuscript: October 27, 2008
Revised Manuscript: February 6, 2009
Manuscript Accepted: March 5, 2009
Published: April 7, 2009
Citation
Razvigor Ossikovski, "Analysis of depolarizing Mueller matrices through a symmetric decomposition," J. Opt. Soc. Am. A 26, 1109-1118 (2009)
http://www.opticsinfobase.org/josaa/abstract.cfm?URI=josaa-26-5-1109
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