Special Section Guest Editorial: Polarimetry in Biomedical Optics.

This document is a guest editorial from the Journal of Biomedical Optics, introducing a special section on polarimetry in biomedical optics. The special section is split into two issues, covering topics such as mathematical and statistical characterization of polarimetric signals, development of novel instrumentation, integration of AI and machine learning in analyzing polarization-sensitive data, and diverse medical applications. The editorial highlights several research papers that demonstrate the potential of polarimetric microscopy enhancements in various biomedical applications. It also mentions upcoming conferences and resources related to polarized light and optical momentum for biomedical applications. The authors acknowledge funding support and provide brief biographies of the guest editors. [Extracted from the article]