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Constraints on Mueller matrices of polarization optics.

Applied Optics (impact factor: 1.41). 03/1993; 32(9):1646-51. pp.1646-51
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ABSTRACT The issue of physical realizability constraints on depolarizing scattering or imaging systems is addressed. In particular, the overpolarization problem, i.e., the problem of ensuring that the output degree of polarization is always smaller than (or equal to) unity, is discussed in detail. A set of necessary conditions for the elements of a Mueller matrix is derived. These conditions can be used to test the accuracy of polarimetric measurements and computations. Several recent experimental examples from polarization optics and radar are discussed.

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Keywords

depolarizing scattering
 
elements
 
equal
 
imaging systems
 
overpolarization problem
 
physical realizability constraints
 
polarization optics
 
recent experimental examples
 

A B Kostinski