Glan Laser Polarizers

Specifications

Prism Material: Calcite
Coating: MgF2
Wavelength Range: 350 – 2300 nm
Max Extinction Ratio: >= 10000:1
Wavefront Distortion: <= Lambda/4
Surface Quality (Input, Output Face): 20-10 scratch-dig
Surface Quality (Side Faces): 20-10 scratch-dig
Clear Aperture: 8 mm

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Features

  • High Extinction Ratio: Provides clean linear polarization with extinction ratios up to <5×10⁻⁶ for α-BBO materials.
  • Broad Wavelength Range: Supports calcite (350–2300 nm) and α-BBO (200–3500 nm) for diverse optical systems.
  • Minimal Beam Deviation: Ensures accurate beam alignment with deviation under 3 arc minutes.
  • Superior Surface Quality: Scratch-dig of 20/10 ensures excellent optical clarity and minimal scattering.
  • Durable Construction: Housed in black anodized aluminum for long-lasting stability.
  • Anti-Reflection Coating: Single-layer MgF₂ coating for enhanced transmission efficiency.

Applications

  • Laser Polarization Control: Delivers precise polarization for laser beams in experimental setups.
  • Spectroscopy Systems: Ideal for wavelength-dependent polarization analysis and measurements.
  • Optical Instrumentation: Enhances performance in polarimeters and ellipsometers requiring high extinction.
  • Microscopy Imaging: Provides controlled polarization for contrast enhancement in advanced microscopy techniques.
  • Quantum Optics Research: Suitable for experiments requiring high-purity polarization states.