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Key Features
The Eigenstate Calibration Set produces six polarization eigenstates: linear polarized light at angles of 0, 90, +45, -45 degrees as well as circular right-handed and circular left-handed polarized light. These states are created by using a precision dichroic linear polarizer and a precision superachromatic quarter waveplate. The housings are CNC machined so that the accuracy of the angles is better than 1 arc minute. Pins on the housings mate to a v-groove and a flat groove in a quasi-kinematic fashion, while magnets provide holding force. This scheme facilitates precise, simple and fast indexing of the polarization eigenstates. Large arrows on the housing indicate the transmission axis of the polarizer and the fast axis of the waveplate for ease of use.
BROADBAND EIGENSTATE CALIBRATION SET SPECIFICATIONS | |
Wavelength Range | 450 – 1100 nm |
Wavelength Range – IR | 1100 – 1700 nm |
Retardance Accuracy | λ/50 |
Thickness | 1.10 ± 0.02 in (27.94 ± 0.51 mm) |
Clear Aperture | 0.197 in ( 5.0 mm) |
These specifications describe performance at 23 ± 3 °C ambient temperature.
*sensitivity can be increased to 1 mW by special request.
Eigenstate Calibration Set is available separately.
ORDERING INFORMATION FOR CALIBRATION SETS (POLARIZER AND RETARDER) | |
Item | Part Number |
Broadband Eigenstate Calibration Set | ECS – VIS-NIR |
Broadband Eigenstate Calibration Set – IR | ECS – IR |
ORDERING INFORMATION FOR CALIBRATION RETARDERS OR POLARIZERS (INDIVIDUAL COMPONENTS) | |
Broadband Eigenstate Polarizer (450 – 1700 nm) | EGP – GTP |
Achromatic Eigenstate Retarder (450 – 1100 nm) | EGR – VIS-NIR |
Achromatic Eigenstate Retarder – IR (1100 –1700 nm) | EGR – IR |
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