Optimization of Mueller matrix polarimeters in the presence of error sources.
Optimization of Mueller matrix polarimeters in the presence of error sources.
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DOI：
10.1364/oe.16.011589
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发表时间：
2008-07
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3.8
通讯作者：
K. Twietmeyer;Russell A. Chipman
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作者：
K. Twietmeyer;Russell A. Chipman
提出了优化Mueller矩阵偏振仪设计的方法，特别是选择偏振分量的延迟和取向角，以确保在存在误差源的情况下准确重建样品的Mueller矩阵。与条件数和奇异值分解相关的参数用于指导Mueller矩阵偏振计的设计过程，其目标是指定偏振元件，比较偏振计配置，估计偏振计误差，并补偿已知的误差源。这些指标的使用说明了两个例子偏振仪的分析：一个双旋转延迟器偏振仪，和一个双可变延迟器偏振仪。
Methods are presented for optimizing the design of Mueller matrix polarimeters and and in particular selecting the retardances and orientation angles of polarization components to ensure accurate reconstruction of a sample's Mueller matrix in the presence of error sources. Metrics related to the condition number and to the singular value decomposition are used to guide the design process for Mueller matrix polarimeters with the goal of specifying polarization elements, comparing polarimeter configurations, estimating polarimeter errors, and compensating for known error sources. The use of these metrics is illustrated with analyses of two example polarimeters: a dual rotating retarder polarimeter, and a dual variable retarder polarimeter.