Wollaston Polarizer - a-BBO Calcite YVO4 Quartz Options

Specifications

Material: Calcite, Custom, YVO4, a-BBO
Wavelength Range: 190 – 5000 nm
Max Extinction Ratio: >= 100:1, >= 1,000:1, >= 10,000:1, >= 100,000:1
Transmitted Wavefront Error: <= Lambda/20, <= Lambda/4, <= Lambda/6, <= Lambda/10
Surface Quality (Scratch-Dig): 60-40, 40-20, 20-10, 10-5
Damage Threshold: >500 MW/cm2
Clear Aperture: 6-20mm
Mount: Black Anodized Aluminium
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Features


  • High Extinction Ratio: Achieves <5×10⁻⁶ (a-BBO, YVO4), <5×10⁻⁵ (Calcite) for superior polarization purity.

  • Wide Wavelength Range: Covers 190–5000 nm across material options for versatile use.

  • Precise Beam Deviation: Beam separation angle up to 20° (material- and wavelength-dependent).

  • Excellent Surface Quality: 20/10 scratch-dig for minimal optical loss.

  • Low Wavefront Distortion: ≤λ/4 @ 632.8 nm for high-precision applications.
     

Applications


  • Laser Systems: Ideal for splitting and analyzing polarized laser beams with high extinction.

  • Optical Metrology: Supports accurate polarization measurement and analysis in lab setups.

  • Spectroscopy: Enables precise separation of polarized components for spectral studies.

  • Microscopy and Imaging: Suitable for polarization-based imaging systems.
    Telecommunications: Useful in polarization control for fiber optic systems.