Open AccessPolarization Analyzer for Fiber Optics and Free Beam Applications
Author(s) -
Krischke Anja,
Schulz Michael,
Knothe Christian,
Oechsner Ulrich
Publication year - 2013
Publication title -
optik & photonik
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2191-1975
pISSN - 1863-1460
DOI - 10.1002/opph.201300006
Subject(s) - spectrum analyzer , polarization (electrochemistry) , optics , optical fiber , usb , physics , polarization maintaining optical fiber , materials science , optoelectronics , computer science , fiber optic sensor , software , chemistry , programming language
The state of polarization plays an integral role in many optical measurement techniques. The defined adjustment and setting of the polarization as well as its precise measurement often is fundamental to further success. The polarization analyzer was developed for the precise coupling of linearly polarized light into polarization‐maintaining fibers as well as for the setting of a well‐defined state of polarization in free beam applications (Fig. 1). The compact design with communication and power supply via USB facilitates its easy incorporation into already existing setups, whether used as a mobile measuring device or permanently built into an industrial routine.