We present an algorithm that decomposes a Mueller matrix into a sequence of three matrix
factors: a diattenuator, followed by a retarder, then followed by a depolarizer. Those factors …

A product decomposition of a depolarizing Mueller matrix consisting in the sequence of five
factors—a diagonal depolarizer stacked between two retarder and diattenuator pairs—is …

Polar decomposition consists of representing an arbitrary Mueller matrix with a product of
three simpler matrices, but, since these matrices do not commute, the result depends on the …

In this Letter we present the equations to calculate the six independent polarization effects of
an arbitrary normalized Mueller-Jones matrix corresponding to homogenous media. A …

A minimum of 16 measurements involving both linear and circularly polarized light are
required to determine the Mueller matrix of a sample which completely describes the …

The various decompositions of depolarizing Mueller matrices into products of basic optical
devices, ie retarders, diattenuators and depolarizers, are critically revisited and discussed …

A necessary and sufficient condition for the 4× 4 Mueller matrix to be derivable from the 2× 2
Jones matrix is obtained. This condition allows one to determine if a given Mueller matrix …

We present a Mueller matrix decomposition based on the differential formulation of the
Mueller calculus. The differential Mueller matrix is obtained from the macroscopic matrix …

The concept of degree of polarization surfaces is introduced as an aid to classifying the
depolarization properties of Mueller matrices. Degree of polarization surfaces provide a …

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 …