Description

Polarization Beamsplitters are essential optical components designed to separate light beams based on their polarization state. These beamsplitters are meticulously crafted to ensure optimal performance in a variety of optical applications, providing precise manipulation of polarized light. With a focus on quality and precision, these components are ideal for use in both scientific research and industrial applications.

Constructed with high-quality materials such as N-SF1 and N-BK7 equivalents, these beamsplitters offer excellent performance across a wide range of wavelengths. The available dimensions, including 10mm, 12.7mm, and 25.4mm, as well as custom designs, ensure that these beamsplitters can be tailored to fit specific needs. The precision of these components is further highlighted by their impressive scratch and dig specifications of 60/40 to 40/20 and flatness ratings of λ/4 to λ/8, ensuring minimal optical distortion and high-quality results.

Polarization Beamsplitters are engineered to achieve a high extinction ratio, ranging from 400:1 to 1000:1, allowing for effective separation of s- and p-polarized light. The dielectric beamsplitter coating reflects the s component while allowing the p component to pass, ensuring efficient polarization separation. With a beam deviation of less than 3 arc minutes, these beamsplitters maintain the integrity of the optical path, providing reliable and consistent results in any optical system.

Polarizing Beam Splitting Cubes

Specifications

Material: N-BK7
Size (Linear Dimension): 10 mm
Design Wavelength Range: 420 – 680 nm
Max Beam Deviation: 3 arcmin
Dimension: 10mm, 12.7mm, 25.4mm or customer design
Scratch & Dig: 60/40~40/20
Flatness: λ/4~λ/8
Material: N-SF1 equivalent for Broadband Wavelength
Extinction Ratio: 400:1~1000:1
Coating: Tp>95%, Ts<0.5

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Features

  • Dimensions: Available in 10mm, 12.7mm, 25.4mm, or custom designs.
  • Scratch & Dig: Options range from 60/40 to 40/20 for optimal surface quality.
  • Flatness: Achieves precision with values ranging from λ/4 to λ/8.
  • Beam Deviation: Less than 3 arc minutes for high accuracy.
  • Material for Broadband Wavelength: N-SF1 equivalent, suitable for 420-680nm, 620-1000nm, and 900-1300nm wavelengths.
  • Material for Single Wavelength: N-BK7 equivalent for specific applications.
  • Extinction Ratio: High extinction ratio between 400:1 and 1000:1.
  • Coating Performance: Tp > 95%, Ts < 0.5% for efficient light transmission and reflection.
  • Polarizing Beamsplitting Cubes: Effectively separate s- and p-polarization components by reflecting the s component with a dielectric beamsplitter coating, while allowing the p component to pass.

Applications

  • Optical Instrumentation: Used in various optical instruments to separate polarized light for measurement and analysis.
  • Laser Systems: Essential in laser systems to manage and direct laser beams with specific polarization states.
  • Telecommunications: Utilized in fiber optic communication systems to control the polarization of light signals.
  • Scientific Research: Employed in laboratories for experiments requiring precise control of light polarization.
  • Photography and Imaging: Enhances image quality by filtering out unwanted polarized light.
  • Display Technology: Incorporated in LCDs and other display technologies to improve contrast and clarity.
  • Microscopy: Used in polarizing microscopes to enhance the contrast of specimens.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Polarizing Beam Splitting Cube?
A Polarizing Beam Splitting Cube is an instrument that separates the s- and p-polarization components by reflecting the s component with the dielectric beam-splitter coating, while allowing the p component to pass.
What is the wavelength range of the Bojen Optics Polarization Beamsplitters?
The wavelength range of the Bojen Optics Polarization Beamsplitters is 420-­680nm, 620-­1000nm, and 900-­1300nm.
What is the material used for the Bojen Optics Polarization Beamsplitters?
The material used for the Bojen Optics Polarization Beamsplitters is N-­SF1 equivalent for Broadband Wavelength and N-­BK7 equivalent for single wavelength.
What is the average transmission and reflection of the Bojen Optics Polarization Beamsplitters?
The average transmission of the Bojen Optics Polarization Beamsplitters is Tpavg>95% and the average reflection is Tsavg<0.5%.
What is the extinction ratio of the Bojen Optics Polarization Beamsplitters?
The extinction ratio of the Bojen Optics Polarization Beamsplitters is 400:1~1000:1.

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