Determination of generalized Stokes parameters for unpolarized, polarized and partially polarized light beams

摘要

An experimental method for determining the generalized Stokes parameters in analogy with its counterpart experimental scheme of determining the usual Stokes parameters is presented. The two-point (generalized) Stokes parameters are determined for unpolarized, linearly polarized and partially polarized broadband light beams generated respectively, using a two-mirror and two-beam-splitter assembly.