Enhancement in dynamic range for dual-rotating retarder Mueller matrix polarimetry

Mueller matrix polarimetry (MMP) has been proven to be a powerful tool for characterizing the microstructural features of biological samples in biomedical research and clinical diagnostics. However, the traditional Mueller matrix (MM) imaging technique based on single exposure has a limited dynamic...

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Main Authors: Jiongying Lv, Shuan Yao, Nan Zeng, Caizhong Guan, Honghui He
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Language:English
Published: World Scientific Publishing 2025-09-01
Series:Journal of Innovative Optical Health Sciences
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Online Access:https://www.worldscientific.com/doi/10.1142/S1793545825430059
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Shuan Yao
Nan Zeng
Caizhong Guan
Honghui He
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Nan Zeng
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Honghui He
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description Mueller matrix polarimetry (MMP) has been proven to be a powerful tool for characterizing the microstructural features of biological samples in biomedical research and clinical diagnostics. However, the traditional Mueller matrix (MM) imaging technique based on single exposure has a limited dynamic range, leading to poor polarization image quality for biological samples with significant contrast variations. In this study, we propose a novel method to generate high dynamic range (HDR) MM images based on a multi-exposure fusion algorithm. By employing an optimal exposure selection strategy for transmission imaging and a multi-exposure weighted averaging strategy for backscattering imaging, the method expands the dynamic range while accurately preserving the polarization information of the samples. Experiments of sliced and bulk tissues demonstrate that the proposed method significantly suppresses the scattering noise and improves the quality of extracted polarization parameter images, especially in accurate distinction of different pathological areas. These results highlight the potential of HDR MM imaging technology in extracting polarization information from complex biological samples with high resolution and contrast.
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spelling doaj-art-c250e3dc6f3b446aa19c70bddb8375692025-08-20T02:46:57ZengWorld Scientific PublishingJournal of Innovative Optical Health Sciences1793-54581793-72052025-09-01180510.1142/S1793545825430059Enhancement in dynamic range for dual-rotating retarder Mueller matrix polarimetryJiongying Lv0Shuan Yao1Nan Zeng2Caizhong Guan3Honghui He4Guangdong Research Center of Polarization Imaging and Measurement Engineering Technology, Shenzhen Key Laboratory for Minimal Invasive Medical Technologies, Institute of Biopharmaceutical and Health Engineering, Tsinghua Shenzhen International Graduate School, Tsinghua University, Shenzhen 518055, ChinaGuangdong Research Center of Polarization Imaging and Measurement Engineering Technology, Shenzhen Key Laboratory for Minimal Invasive Medical Technologies, Institute of Biopharmaceutical and Health Engineering, Tsinghua Shenzhen International Graduate School, Tsinghua University, Shenzhen 518055, ChinaGuangdong Research Center of Polarization Imaging and Measurement Engineering Technology, Shenzhen Key Laboratory for Minimal Invasive Medical Technologies, Institute of Biopharmaceutical and Health Engineering, Tsinghua Shenzhen International Graduate School, Tsinghua University, Shenzhen 518055, ChinaGuangdong Research Center of Polarization Imaging and Measurement Engineering Technology, Shenzhen Key Laboratory for Minimal Invasive Medical Technologies, Institute of Biopharmaceutical and Health Engineering, Tsinghua Shenzhen International Graduate School, Tsinghua University, Shenzhen 518055, ChinaGuangdong Research Center of Polarization Imaging and Measurement Engineering Technology, Shenzhen Key Laboratory for Minimal Invasive Medical Technologies, Institute of Biopharmaceutical and Health Engineering, Tsinghua Shenzhen International Graduate School, Tsinghua University, Shenzhen 518055, ChinaMueller matrix polarimetry (MMP) has been proven to be a powerful tool for characterizing the microstructural features of biological samples in biomedical research and clinical diagnostics. However, the traditional Mueller matrix (MM) imaging technique based on single exposure has a limited dynamic range, leading to poor polarization image quality for biological samples with significant contrast variations. In this study, we propose a novel method to generate high dynamic range (HDR) MM images based on a multi-exposure fusion algorithm. By employing an optimal exposure selection strategy for transmission imaging and a multi-exposure weighted averaging strategy for backscattering imaging, the method expands the dynamic range while accurately preserving the polarization information of the samples. Experiments of sliced and bulk tissues demonstrate that the proposed method significantly suppresses the scattering noise and improves the quality of extracted polarization parameter images, especially in accurate distinction of different pathological areas. These results highlight the potential of HDR MM imaging technology in extracting polarization information from complex biological samples with high resolution and contrast.https://www.worldscientific.com/doi/10.1142/S1793545825430059Mueller matrix imaginghigh dynamic rangemulti-exposure fusion
spellingShingle Jiongying Lv
Shuan Yao
Nan Zeng
Caizhong Guan
Honghui He
Enhancement in dynamic range for dual-rotating retarder Mueller matrix polarimetry
Journal of Innovative Optical Health Sciences
Mueller matrix imaging
high dynamic range
multi-exposure fusion
title Enhancement in dynamic range for dual-rotating retarder Mueller matrix polarimetry
title_full Enhancement in dynamic range for dual-rotating retarder Mueller matrix polarimetry
title_fullStr Enhancement in dynamic range for dual-rotating retarder Mueller matrix polarimetry
title_full_unstemmed Enhancement in dynamic range for dual-rotating retarder Mueller matrix polarimetry
title_short Enhancement in dynamic range for dual-rotating retarder Mueller matrix polarimetry
title_sort enhancement in dynamic range for dual rotating retarder mueller matrix polarimetry
topic Mueller matrix imaging
high dynamic range
multi-exposure fusion
url https://www.worldscientific.com/doi/10.1142/S1793545825430059
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