Polarisation is the state or behaviour of the transverse electric field of a light wave. Since the electric component of light is measurably affected by interaction of light with matter and energy, the polarisation characteristics of light can provide diagnostic information for a broad range of applications. Remote sensing, solar astronomy, atomic and molecular spectroscopy, and materials analysis are examples of the fields in which polarisation measurements are employed.
Precise control and measurement of polarisation behaviour is necessary to obtain optimal performance from optical components and systems.
Generate linear or circular polarised light or split light into its polarised components. Providing plate or cube dicroic polymer/glass, reflective wire grid, dielectric beamsplitters or crystalline prisms. We have a component for every requirement.
Waveplates and RetardersA retarder (or waveplate) is an optical device that resolves a light wave into two orthogonal linear polarisation components and produces a phase shift between them. The resulting light wave is generally of a different polarisation form. Ideally, retarders do not polarise, nor do they induce an intensity change in the light beam, they simply change its polarisation form.
Isolators & Faraday RotatorsHigh performance optical isolators, Faraday rotators and other optical devices to reduce optical feedback and improve the performance of optical systems.
Meadowlark Optics provide Parallel Aligned Nematic, Twisted Nematic and Ferroelectric liquid crystals. These are used in variable retarders/waveplates, polarisation rotators and attenuators/shutters from the UV to the MIR. With achromatic, high speed and binary options available.
We offer a wide range of Meadowlark optic spatial light modulators, from Optical Kits to transmissive and high-speed SLM’S. Each product offers a unique wavelength range and LC response time to shape spectra and pulses. Perfect for optical tweezing, Neuroscience, Optogenetics and Microscopy.
For over 30 years, Laser 2000 has supplied fibre optic equipment and worked with global partners like VIAVI Solutions, US Conec and INNO Instrument.
For more information on our fibre optic technology and our wide range of products, please visit our Laser 2000 Networks website, or get in touch with our specialist through the form below.
Alternatively, just call +44 (0) 1933 461 666 and ask to speak to Peter.
Peter Collins
BSc (Hons)
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