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A new reference optical path method significantly improves real-time measurements using dual-rotating compensator Mueller matrix ellipsometry (DRC-MME). This technique reduces errors from light source instability and environmental factors, enhancing measurement accuracy for materials like SiO2.

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Area of Science:

Optical Physics
Materials Science

Background:

Real-time measurements using dual-rotating compensator Mueller matrix ellipsometry (DRC-MME) are susceptible to errors from light source fluctuations, motor instability, and environmental factors.
These errors can compromise the accuracy of obtained Mueller matrix data.

Purpose of the Study:

To develop and validate an error-correction method for DRC-MME using a reference optical path.
To enhance the precision and reliability of real-time Mueller matrix measurements.

Main Methods:

A modified Mueller matrix expression was theoretically derived by incorporating a reference optical path into the DRC-MME system.
Simulation analysis and experimental verification were conducted using air, polarizer, and SiO2 samples.

Main Results:

The absolute error of Mueller matrix elements for SiO2 samples decreased from <0.028 to <0.008.
The standard deviation of the measurements reduced from 0.9% to 0.3%.

Conclusions:

The proposed reference optical path method effectively reduces measurement errors in DRC-MME.
This approach offers significant improvements in measurement accuracy for optical characterization applications.