In situ holistic optimization method for a collinear reflection Mueller matrix imaging polarimeter

Xiang Ma; Jinxian Wu; Zhe Zhao; Xiaolin Wei; Yanqiu Li

doi:10.1364/AO.550075

In situ holistic optimization method for a collinear reflection Mueller matrix imaging polarimeter

Xiang Ma, Jinxian Wu, Zhe Zhao, Xiaolin Wei, Yanqiu Li^*

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In this paper, we propose an in situ holistic optimization method for a collinear reflection Mueller matrix imaging polarimeter (CRMMIP). Traditional instrument matrix optimization approaches for CRMMIP have often neglected the polarization characteristics of non-polarization modulation elements, such as objectives, tube lenses, and beam splitters, leading to reduced instrument stability. To address this limitation, our method allows in situ determination of the Mueller matrices of non-polarization modulation elements, which are then combined with the instrument matrices model of the polarization state generator and analyzer to construct a holistic instrument matrix model. The improved model is used to optimize a more stable instrument matrix. The effectiveness of the proposed method is demonstrated through simulations and experimental verification. Additionally, we discuss the effects of dichroism and retardance in non-polarization modulation elements on instrument stability.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	3438-3446
Number of pages	9
Journal	Applied Optics
Volume	64
Issue number	13
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1364/AO.550075
Publication status	Published - 1 May 2025
Externally published	Yes

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In situ holistic optimization method for a collinear reflection Mueller matrix imaging polarimeter

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