We demonstrate the first in vivo use of a Mueller matrix decomposition method for
polarization-based characterization of tissue. Collagenase is injected into a region of dermal …

Polarimetry is an optical characterization technique capable of analyzing the polarization
state of light reflected by materials and biological samples. In this study, we investigate the …

The design and operation of a Mueller matrix imaging polarimeter (MMIP) are presented.
The instrument is configurable to operate in transmission, reflection, retroreflection, and …

The Mueller matrix completely describes the optical polarization properties of a material.
These properties are known to change with size of scatterers, birefringence, and number of …

Mueller polarimetry is increasingly recognized as a powerful modality in biomedical
imaging. Nevertheless, principled statistical analysis procedures are still lacking in this field …

A clear identification of the border between a brain tumor and surrounding healthy tissue
during neurosurgery is essential in order to maximize tumor resection while preserving …

Significance: Mueller matrix polarimetry can provide useful information about the function
and structure of the extracellular matrix. A portable and low-cost system could facilitate the …

Diseases affecting myocardial tissues are currently a leading cause of death in developed
nations. Fast and reliable techniques for analysing and understanding how tissues are …

Recent studies have indicated that polarized light may be useful in the discrimination
between benign and malignant moles. In fact, imaging polarimetry could provide …

In recent years, several investigators have begun to explore polarized light imagery as a
potential diagnostic tool. For example, polarimetric images have shown promise in …