Simple calibration procedure for a full-Stokes imaging polarimeter using a polarized camera

Applied Optics 2026

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Authors: Neil C. Bruce, Sinuhe Támez-Lorenzana, Sergio CHIAPPA-ZUGAZAGOITIA, Martha Rosete-Aguilar
DOI: 10.1364/ao.591174
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References: 21

Abstract

A simple calibration procedure and data-extraction process are presented for a full-Stokes imaging polarimeter using a polarized camera and a liquid-crystal variable retarder (LCVR). The LCVR is calibrated using combinations of measured polarization images with a horizontal linear polarizer as a sample. Then, the Stokes vector is measured using two images with two values of the LCVR retardance. The proposed calibration procedure is simple and robust and can be useful for real-time calibration in the field.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Optical Polarization and Ellipsometry Metamaterials and Metasurfaces Applications Molecular spectroscopy and chirality

Publication details

Journal / source
Applied Optics
Volume
65
Issue
9
Pages
3130–3130
Publication date
27 February 2026
Language
EN