Near real-time polarimetric imaging system

A new imaging technique which enables near real-time multispectral acquisition of the so-called degree of polarization (DOP) in polarimetry using incoherent white light is described. The experimental setup allows the interactive and dynamic acquisition of DOP for all the possible elliptic polarization states. In such a way, a complete chart of light-matter interaction can be obtained and besides many structure details can be enhanced. Thus, we present the calibration and first images acquired with this system. The particular characteristics of this setup allow it to be the perfect candidate for in vivo as well as ex vivo medical applications.