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A simple pathway for complete polarization vision

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: This paper introduces a novel method for achieving complete polarization vision through a full-Stokes polarization camera. Our technique employs a homogeneous dispersive retarder placed before a polarization sensor to harness wavelength-dependent retardation, enabling the differentiation of polarization states across the sensor's color channels. Assuming weak wavelength dependence of polarization for incoming light, this method facilitates the real-time, simultaneous measurement of the complete Stokes vector of incident light. This method provides a streamlined, versatile, and practical solution with broad potential applications in imaging, remote sensing, and augmented reality.

Source: Scientific Reports

DOI: 10.1038/s41598-025-92653-x

Authors: Subiao Bian, Oriol Arteaga

Institution: Universitat de Barcelona

Language: English

Topic: Optical Polarization and Ellipsometry

Subfield: Biomedical Engineering

Field: Engineering

Domain: Physical Sciences

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,690

Funders: Ministerio de Ciencia, Innovación y Universidades, Agència de Gestió d'Ajuts Universitaris i de Recerca