Open AccessDecomposition of Mueller matrices of scattering media: Theory and experiment
Author(s) -
Razvigor Ossikovski
Publication year - 2011
Publication title -
university of messina university library system (university of messina)
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 0365-0359
DOI - 10.1478/c1v89s1p071
Subject(s) - mueller calculus , scattering , decomposition , light scattering , algebraic number , depolarization , matrix decomposition , scattering theory , physics , optics , mathematics , statistical physics , chemistry , quantum mechanics , mathematical analysis , polarimetry , eigenvalues and eigenvectors , medicine , organic chemistry , endocrinology
Algebraic decomposition of Mueller matrices is a particularly promising approach to the retrieval of the optical properties of the medium investigated in a polarized light scattering experiment. Various decompositions of generally depolarizing Mueller matrices are revisited and discussed. Both classic as well as recently proposed approaches are reviewed. Physical and mathematical aspects such as depolarization and limits of applicability are comparatively addressed. Experimental matrices of scattering media are decomposed by different methodologies and physically interpreted
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