ABSTRACT
The real 4 × 4 matrix that completely describes the polarization properties of a material in reflection or transmission is measured in Mueller matrix polarimetry. A Mueller matrix polarimeter is complete if all 16 of the elements are measured and incomplete otherwise. To be complete, a Mueller matrix polarimeter must have a complete polarization state analyzer (PSA) and a complete polarization state generator (PSG). Figure 17.1 is a conceptual diagram of a Mueller matrix polarimeter.
