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Stokes vectors, Mueller matrices, and polarized scattered light

William S. Bickel, Wilbur M. Bailey

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The complete characterization of scattered light is described in the context of Stokes vectors and Mueller matrices which highly motivates the measuring procedures. The most general form of the scattering matrix coupled with polarizers and quarter wave plates elegantly demonstrates the physical relationship among the matrix elements and polarization measurements.

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Key concepts: Mueller calculus, Stokes parameters, Physics, Polarizer, Polarization (electrochemistry), Waveplate, Polarimetry, Optics