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    • Optical Engineering
    • Metrology
    • Materials Science

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    • Dual rotating-compensator Mueller matrix polarimetry (DRC-MMP) is vital for material characterization, nanoscale measurements, and biomedical diagnostics.
    • Traditional DRC-MMP calibration requires intricate system modeling, posing challenges with complex polarizing components.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To introduce a novel, model-free eigenvalue calibration method for DRC-MMP.
    • To simplify and enhance the accuracy of DRC-MMP calibration procedures.

    Main Methods:

    • Developed a method using two basis vectors to convert light intensity into a 5x5 projection matrix.
    • Applied eigenvalue analysis to the projection matrix to determine modulation and analysis matrices.
    • Validated the method for both single-pass and double-pass DRC-MMP configurations.

    Main Results:

    • Successfully demonstrated a calibration technique that bypasses the need for explicit system modeling.
    • Obtained modulation and analysis matrices essential for accurate polarimetric measurements.
    • Experimental verification confirmed the efficacy of the proposed eigenvalue calibration method.

    Conclusions:

    • The proposed eigenvalue calibration method offers a significant advancement for DRC-MMP.
    • This model-free approach enhances the practicality and applicability of Mueller matrix polarimetry in various scientific fields.