Liquid Crystal Polarization Rotator
Description
Liquid Crystal Polarization Rotator
Specifications |
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| Waveplate Type: | Achromatic |
| Material: | Liquid Crystal |
| Mounting: | Mounted |
| Shape: | Round |
| Size: | 22 mm |
| Center Wavelength: | 1025 nm |
| Retardation: | Lambda/2, Lambda/4 |
| Retardation Accuracy: | +/- Lambda/100 |
| Wavefront Distortion: | <= Lambda/4 |
| Surface Quality (Scratch-Dig): | |
| Twist: | 45° |
| Output Ellipticity: | Between 0.1 and 10% (depending of the model and the wavelength) |
| Wavelength Range: | 350-1700 nm |
| Active Area: | 10 mm or 20mm (diam.) |
| Transmission (VIS): | > 85% |
| Retarder Material: | Nematic Liquid-Crystal |
| Substrates: | Glass |
| Wavefront Distortion: | < lamda/4 |
| Temperature Range: | 15°-35° |
Features
- Liquid Crystal twisted nematic technology for polarization rotation
- Wide acceptance angle
- Functions over a very large spectral range from VIS to NIR
- Low-cost alternative to quartz retardation plates
- Voltage-controlled polarization rotation
- Can be used as an optical shutter in combination with two crossed polarizers
- Compatible with pulsed lasers like fs lasers
Applications
- Polarization management
- Polarization vision
- Interferometry
- Metrology
- Use in an imaging plane
- Collimated laser beam
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Ships from:
Switzerland
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since 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
The Liquid Crystal Polarization Rotator is used to effectively and achromatically rotate the polarization of light.
The Liquid Crystal Polarization Rotator consists of a liquid crystal layer placed between two treated glass substrates. The polarization of light follows the rotation of the liquid crystal molecules.
The Liquid Crystal Polarization Rotator is a low-cost alternative to quartz retardation plates and has a wide acceptance angle. It also functions over a very large spectral range from VIS to NIR.
Yes, the polarization rotation can be controlled by applying a voltage on the Liquid Crystal Polarization Rotator.
The Liquid Crystal Polarization Rotator can be used in polarization management, polarization vision, interferometry, metrology, imaging planes, and with collimated laser beams.