title: Demonstration of full 4×4 Mueller polarimetry through an optical fiber for endoscopic applications.
abstract: A novel technique to measure the full 4 × 4 Mueller matrix of a sample through an optical fiber is proposed, opening the way for endoscopic applications of Mueller polarimetry for biomedical diagnosis. The technique is based on two subsequent Mueller matrices measurements: one for characterizing the fiber only, and another for the assembly of fiber and sample. From this differential measurement, we proved theoretically that the polarimetric properties of the sample can be deduced. The proof of principle was experimentally validated by measuring various polarimetric parameters of known optical components. Images of manufactured and biological samples acquired by using this approach are also presented.
authors.forename: Sandeep
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Manhas
authors.forename: Jérémy
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Vizet
authors.forename: Stanislas
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Deby
authors.forename: Jean-Charles
authors.initials: JC
authors.lastname: Vanel
authors.forename: Paola
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Boito
authors.forename: Mireille
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Verdier
authors.forename: Antonello
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: De Martino
authors.forename: Dominique
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Pagnoux