Mueller matrix roots depolarization parameters

The Mueller matrix roots decomposition recently proposed by Chipman in [1] and its three associated families of depolarization (amplitude depolarization, phase depolarization, and diagonal depolarization) are explored. Degree of polarization maps are used to differentiate among the three families an...

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Published in:Applied optics (2004) 2012-02, Vol.51 (6), p.735-744
Main Authors: Noble, Hannah D, McClain, Stephen C, Chipman, Russell A
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Amplitudes
Decomposition
Depolarization
Mathematical analysis
Matrices
Matrix methods
Roots
Wood
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Summary:The Mueller matrix roots decomposition recently proposed by Chipman in [1] and its three associated families of depolarization (amplitude depolarization, phase depolarization, and diagonal depolarization) are explored. Degree of polarization maps are used to differentiate among the three families and demonstrate the unity between phase and diagonal depolarization, while amplitude depolarization remains a distinct class. Three families of depolarization are generated via the averaging of different forms of two nondepolarizing Mueller matrices. The orientation of the resulting depolarization follows the cyclic permutations of the Pauli spin matrices. The depolarization forms of Mueller matrices from two scattering measurements are analyzed with the matrix roots decomposition-a sample of ground glass and a graphite and wood pencil tip.
ISSN:1559-128X
2155-3165
DOI:10.1364/AO.51.000735