Coupling effects among elementary polarization properties

In this work, we propose that there exist coupling effects among birefringence, dichroism and off-diagonal depolarization parameters of differential Mueller matrix of random anisotropic media. An anisotropic spatial correlation function of anisotropic random medium is proposed to explain this phenomenon. The consequences of these effects are then pointed out. The idea in this work is very helpful for accurate interpretation of the measured Mueller matrices of optically anisotropic depolarizing medium. In addition, the concept of the anisotropic spatial correlation function of anisotropic random medium will open a new door and will play a central role for analyzing polarized light scattering by anisotropic random media.

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This work explores the coupling effects among birefringence, dichroism and off-diagonal depolarization parameters of differential Mueller matrix of random anisotropic media, proposing an anisotropic spatial correlation function to explain this phenomenon. The implications of these effects are highlighted, with potential applications in analyzing polarized light scattering by anisotropic random media.