Extraction of properties of individual component for the retarder-linear diattenuator-retarder system and its application

A method for extracting properties of individual components of a retader-linear diattenuator- retarder system is proposed. Since the evaluation performs in noncontact and nondestructive way, this method is applicable to inspect as-produced devices and optics. Example for its application to inspection of the polarizing beamsplitter is presented.