Waveplate analyzer using binary magneto-optic rotators

被引:23
作者
Chen, Xiaojun
Yan, Lianshan
Yao, X. Steve [1 ]
机构
[1] Gen Photon Corp, Chino, CA 91710 USA
[2] Tianjin Univ, Polarizat Res Ctr, Tianjin 300072, Peoples R China
[3] Tianjin Univ, Minist Educ, Key Lab Optoelect Informat & Tech Sci, Tianjin 300072, Peoples R China
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D O I
10.1364/OE.15.012989
中图分类号
O43 [光学];
学科分类号
070207 ; 0803 ;
摘要
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. (c) 2007 Optical Society of America.
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页码:12989 / 12994
页数:6
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