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You can buy [1] polarization cameras, both mono and with a Bayer filter. They're expensive right now, but I agree it would be really cool to see what could be done with a consumer grade version in a smart phone.

[1] https://thinklucid.com/product/phoenix-5-0-mp-polarized-mode... (among many others)



Interesting. From what I can find the pixel format is 4 polarization directions per pixel, 45 degrees apart. Even though there are 4 channels this doesn't allow to deduce the V Stokes parameter (this camera can't capture circular polarization). Technically one channel is redundant here, but I guess it can be useful for reducing error.

I wonder if an alternative pixel format, with 3 polarization directions 60 degrees apart and a circular polarization channel would be desirable for some applications.


What is the advantage here vs a polarization filter and a standard camera?


You can capture the whole scene in a single exposure. Handy for moving images.




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