Optical Polarizers
Custom Polarization Optics
Cube and Plate Polarizers
Through stringent polishing and coating process parameters, PFG is able to produce thin-film cube or plate polarizers that deliver an impressive combination of high extinction ratio, high damage threshold, low loss, excellent mechanical durability and long operational lifetime. We produce a variety of polarizers in the ultraviolet, visible and mid-wave IR wavelengths with many split ratios.
Tight centering, truncation, high included angle or long radii – we use best practices developed from decades-long experience to achieve timely and efficient production. We have a vast library of test plates and many current model Zygo interferometers, all with complete reference spheres for accurate surface measurement.
Types of Polarizers Selection
UV Polarizer
High Energy Polarizers
Thin Film Cube Polarizers
Plate Polarizers
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A polarization optic is capable of selecting or changing specific light polarizations. We can provide a diverse portfolio of polarizing cube beamsplitters, waveplates, and linear polarizers which operate over IR, UV, and visible spectral ranges. Quarter-wave plates and half-wave plates can come in achromatic, multiple-order, or zero-order versions. Our variety of linear polarizers include Polaror dichroic glass, laminated sheets, Calcite crystal types, and laminated polymer films. Thin film polarizers can be utilized in high energy Nd:YAG applications as well as Ultrafast lasers and Ultrashort pulse uses.
Polarization of Light
The polarization of light, both manipulating it and understanding it, is absolutely critical for optical uses. Often we see optical designs ignoring its polarization, instead paying attention only to the light intensity and wavelength. Polarization is an essential aspect of light that can have an effect on optical systems that are not even specifically measuring it. Polarization of light can affect many things, such as preventing unwanted back reflections, altering filter cut-off wavelengths, and even changing the focus of laser beams. Metrology applications benefit from light polarization as well, through pharmaceutical ingredient analysis, biological microscopy, and stress analysis of materials like glass or plastic. Materials can absorb varying degrees of different light polarizations, which is a critical aspect of 3D movies, glare-reduction eyewear, and LCD screens.
Optical tolerance chart
Download our optical tolerance chart to see our standard and best tolerances. However, if these don’t perfectly fit your needs, please reach out to us so we can discuss what we can do for you.