Polarizing Beam Splitting Cubes

Specifications

Material: N-BK7
Wavelength Range: 420 – 680 nm
Max Beam Deviation: 3 arcmin
Size (Linear Dimension): 10 mm
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.