QLD3225

QLD3225

Supplier
U-optic
Part Number
QLD3225
Category
Polarization Optics
Origin
China

Linearly polarized light is undesirable in some optical systems. In reflective spectrometers, for example, polarization effects can affect detector sensitivity. Depolarizers convert polarized light into randomly polarized light and are widely used in polarization-sensitive systems and instruments. Achromatic depolarizers primarily convert polarized beams into randomly polarized beams. For a linearly polarized monochromatic source, the output polarization state varies spatially; for a broadband source, the spatial variation also depends on wavelength. An achromatic depolarizer consists of two crystalline-quartz wedges, cemented or optically contacted, with one twice as thick as the other. Each wedge's optical axis is parallel to its transmitting face, and the axes of the two wedges are at 45° to each other. This design requires no particular orientation of the depolarizer's optical axis, which is useful when the incident polarization is unknown or varies over time. For monochromatic light, the incident beam diameter must be >6mm for good depolarization because polarization randomness is produced by spatial variation across the beam. Broadband sources have no beam-diameter requirement: wavelength-dependent phase retardation, in addition to spatial variation, also randomizes the transmitted polarization.

Specification Snapshot
Thickness
7.5 mm
Clear Aperture Dimension
>90%
Parallelism
<1minutes
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Overview

Linearly polarized light is undesirable in some optical systems. In reflective spectrometers, for example, polarization effects can affect detector sensitivity. Depolarizers convert polarized light into randomly polarized light and are widely used in polarization-sensitive systems and instruments. Achromatic depolarizers primarily convert polarized beams into randomly polarized beams. For a linearly polarized monochromatic source, the output polarization state varies spatially; for a broadband source, the spatial variation also depends on wavelength. An achromatic depolarizer consists of two crystalline-quartz wedges, cemented or optically contacted, with one twice as thick as the other. Each wedge's optical axis is parallel to its transmitting face, and the axes of the two wedges are at 45° to each other. This design requires no particular orientation of the depolarizer's optical axis, which is useful when the incident polarization is unknown or varies over time. For monochromatic light, the incident beam diameter must be >6mm for good depolarization because polarization randomness is produced by spatial variation across the beam. Broadband sources have no beam-diameter requirement: wavelength-dependent phase retardation, in addition to spatial variation, also randomizes the transmitted polarization.

Specifications

ParameterValue
MaterialQuartz Crystal
TypeCemented
Dimensions25.4 mm
Thickness7.5 mm
Design Wavelength400-2500 nm
Dimensional Tolerance+0/-0.2mm
Thickness Tolerance±0.2mm
Surface Quality60/40
Clear Aperture Dimension>90%
Surface Figure [@632.8nm]<λ/8@632.8nm
Parallelism<1minutes
Beam Deviation<3minutes
Coating [Standard product]Standard Products Are Uncoated; Coating Available on Request
Damage Threshold [20ns, 20Hz @1064nm]>500mJ/cm², 20ns, 20Hz @1064nm

Key Features

★ No optical-axis alignment required ★ Suitable for broadband sources and monochromatic sources with beam diameters >6mm ★ Cemented and optically contacted versions available

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Union Optic Inc., founded in 2004, is a high-tech company located in Optics Valley of China, specializing in research and development, production and sales of precision optical components. Union Optic has established a comprehensive quality management system and perfect rules and regulations since its foundation. By using enterprise ERP management system, Union Optic offers full product lifecycle support across a range of process, production, quality control, sales, logistics and finance into informatization management to keep it on a correct and efficient pace.

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