Anisotropy coefficients of a Mueller matrix

作者:Arteaga Oriol*; Garcia Caurel Enric; Ossikovski Razvigor
来源:Journal of the Optical Society of America A-Optics Image Science and Vision, 2011, 28(4): 548-553.
DOI:10.1364/JOSAA.28.000548

摘要

Anisotropy coefficients alpha, beta, and gamma that describe the type and the relative amount of the three kinds of anisotropy generally present in a Mueller matrix are introduced. Their derivation, algebraic properties, and physical interpretation are discussed. In particular, they are shown to permit a geometrical representation for the anisotropy and polarizing characteristics of a Mueller matrix. Illustrative experimental examples are provided.

  • 出版日期2011-4