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    • Optics
    • Polarimetry
    • Image Science

    Background:

    • Snapshot imaging polarimeters (SIP) reconstruct spatial polarization information from a single interferogram.
    • Alignment errors in optical components like the half-wave plate (HWP) and analyzer significantly affect the accuracy of reconstructed Stokes parameters.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To develop a theoretical model for analyzing alignment errors in SIP systems.
    • To evaluate the impact of these errors on Stokes parameter reconstruction accuracy.
    • To determine the optimal Savart plate thickness for mitigating alignment errors.

    Main Methods:

    • A theoretical model was developed to analyze alignment errors in the SIP system.
    • The accuracy of reconstructed Stokes parameters was evaluated using various incident polarization states.
    • A minimization procedure using the condition number of the system measurement matrix identified the optimal Savart plate thickness.

    Main Results:

    • The theoretical model quantifies the impact of alignment errors on Stokes parameter accuracy.
    • An optimal Savart plate thickness of 23 mm was identified, yielding a condition number of 2.06.
    • This optimization allows the SIP system to achieve a precision of 0.21% with a 1° alignment tolerance for the HWP.

    Conclusions:

    • Alignment errors are critical factors influencing SIP system accuracy.
    • The proposed theoretical model and optimization strategy effectively enhance polarization measurement precision.
    • The findings provide a pathway for designing more accurate and robust snapshot imaging polarimeters.