Open AccessWaveplate analyzer using binary magneto-optic rotators
Author(s) -
Xiaojun Chen,
Lianshan Yan,
Xuan Yao
Publication year - 2007
Publication title -
optics express
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.394
H-Index - 271
ISSN - 1094-4087
DOI - 10.1364/oe.15.012989
Subject(s) - waveplate , optics , polarization (electrochemistry) , spectrum analyzer , retarder , materials science , magneto , binary number , physics , chemistry , mathematics , laser , power (physics) , arithmetic , quantum mechanics , composite material
We demonstrate a simple waveplate analyzer to characterize linear retarders using magneto-optic (MO) polarization rotators. The all-solid state device can provide highly accurate measurements for both the retardation of the waveplate and the orientation of optical axes simultaneously.
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