Real time polarization phase imaging based on off-axis digital holographic scheme

We describe a novel snapshot imaging polarimeter based on off-axis digital holographic scheme. The proposed digital holographic imaging polarimeter is based on a compact interferometric module and it requires neither moving parts nor time dependent modulation. From a snapshot polarizing digital hologram, we can reconstruct a spatially resolved polarimetric phase image with moderate precision and accuracy. The real time capability of the proposed digital holographic imaging polarimeter is demonstrated by using a nano-patterned transmissive object.

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