Figure 2
From: Thermal-stress-induced birefringence management of complex laser systems by means of polarimetry

Mueller matrix polarimeter. PSG polarization state generator, PSA polarization state analyzer; P1, P2—polarizers; H1, H2—half-waveplates; Q1, Q2—quarter-waveplates. The angles φ denotes the inclination of the waveplates fast axes from the vertical direction.