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Spatially resolved scattering polarimeter.

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¹CREOL, The College of Optics and Photonics, University of Central Florida, 4000 Central Florida Boulevard, Orlando, Florida, 32828, USA.

|May 5, 2009

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Area of Science:

Optics and Photonics
Materials Science

Background:

Polarimetry is crucial for characterizing light polarization.
Existing polarimeters can be bulky or limited in spectral/angular range.
Spatially resolved polarization measurements are challenging.

Purpose of the Study:

To demonstrate a compact and spatially resolved polarimeter.
To utilize scattering for polarization encoding across wide domains.
To achieve high-resolution imaging polarimetry.

Main Methods:

Coupling a coherent optical fiber bundle with a thin layer of scattering centers.
Employing scattering for polarization encoding.
Leveraging the differential interaction of neighboring fiber bundle elements.

Main Results:

Demonstrated a compact, spatially resolved polarimeter.
Showcased broad angular and spectral domain operation.
Achieved capability for imaging polarimetry.

Conclusions:

The developed polarimeter offers a compact solution for spatially resolved polarization measurements.
Scattering-based encoding broadens the applicability of polarimetry.
The technique is suitable for advanced imaging polarimetry applications.