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  • Stokes image reconstruction using synthesized data to evaluate performance.
  • Comparison of spatial resolution achieved with 2×4 versus 2×2 patterns.

    • Main Results:

    • A 2×4 repeating pattern of polarization analyzers significantly improves spatial resolution compared to the standard 2×2 pattern.
    • The enhanced spatial resolution is achieved without negatively impacting the conditioning of the polarimetric data-reduction matrix.
    • The findings are validated through both theoretical derivations and practical data reconstruction.

    Conclusions:

    • The 2×4 repeating pattern represents a novel and effective approach for enhancing spatial resolution in microgrid polarimetric imaging.
    • This unconventional, more distributed sampling pattern offers a significant advancement over the long-standing 2×2 configuration.
    • The study provides a clear theoretical and practical basis for adopting the 2×4 pattern in future polarimetric imaging system designs.