Polarization Rotators

Special Optics Linear Polarization Rotators operate by virtue of a 180 degree phase shift between the extraordinary and ordinary polarization components.  If an incident linearly polarized beam is aligned to the zero setting on the calibrated dial, the polarization form of the exiting beam is identical to that of the input. As one rotates through an angle θ the beam remains linearly polarized but is rotated through an angle 2θ. When an achromactic ½ wave retarder is utilized, the continuous rotation is achievable for a broad spectral source such as a tunable dye laser.

Specifications:			Features
Retardation Tolerance	+ / - 0.005 Waves		Wide Acceptance Angle Achromatic Models Available Continuous Rotation Through 180° Mounted in a Calibrated Rotary Mount
Wavefront Distortion	1/8 Wave
Optical Bandwidth	500 MW/cm2
Surface Quality	0.02 λ

Please replace λ in model number with working wavelength when ordering.