Optimum selection of input polarization states in determining the sample Mueller matrix: a dual photoelastic polarimeter approach

摘要: Dual photoelastic modulator polarimeter systems are widely used for the measurement of light beam polarization, most often described by Stokes vectors, that carry information about an interrogated sample. The sample polarization properties can be more thoroughly through its Mueller matrix, which derived from judiciously chosen input vectors and correspondingly measured output vectors. However, several sources error complicate construction a matrix Here we present general formalism to examine these their effects on identify optimal states minimize in dual configuration. vector leading robust determination shown form Platonic solids Poincare sphere space; also 3D orientation minimization.