Interpretation of nondepolarizing Mueller matrices based on singular-value decomposition
A product decomposition of a nondepolarizing Mueller matrix consisting of the sequence of three factors--a first linear retarder, a horizontal or vertical "retarding diattenuator," and a second linear retarder--is proposed. Each matrix factor can be readily identified with one or two basic...
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| Published in | Journal of the Optical Society of America. A, Optics, image science, and vision Vol. 25; no. 2; p. 473 |
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| Format | Journal Article |
| Language | English |
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United States
01.02.2008
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| Summary: | A product decomposition of a nondepolarizing Mueller matrix consisting of the sequence of three factors--a first linear retarder, a horizontal or vertical "retarding diattenuator," and a second linear retarder--is proposed. Each matrix factor can be readily identified with one or two basic polarization devices such as partial polarizers and retardation waveplates. The 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 an experimentally determined Mueller matrix. |
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| ISSN: | 1084-7529 |
| DOI: | 10.1364/josaa.25.000473 |