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Linear Polarizer

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Which linear polarizing film is best suited for my application?

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How can I tell what the polarization axis is for a linear polarizer?

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I have a linear polarizer glass filter and would like to create circularly polarized light. What type of optics do I need for this?

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How do I mount a ball bearing linear translation stage to a breadboard table?

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Integrating a Linear Translation Assembly into Optical Cage Systems

Do you need to add linear translation to an optical cage system? Find step by step instructions for incorporating a linear translation assembly at Edmund Optics.

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Important Concepts for Selecting Manual Translation Stages

Edmund Optics offers a variety of ball bearing, crossed roller bearing, dovetail, and rack and pinion translation stages for linear translation, rotary, and tip-tilt movement.

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Introduction to Adaptive Optics and Deformable Mirrors

Have a question about adaptive optics or deformable mirrors? Learn more on understanding wavefronts, adaptive optics theory, and more at Edmund Optics.

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When P-polarized light is incident on an elliptical metallic reflector, is the polarization of the reflected light unchanged or is it randomly polarized?

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EO Imaging Lab 3.7: Line Lights

Learn how to specify imaging system components.

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What is the maximum amount of light a polarizer can transmit?

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How can I find the fast and slow axes of a retarder?

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In which thicknesses are the polarizers available?

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What are the basic differences between your dovetails, rack and pinions, and ball bearing stages?

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Polarizers Review

Polarizers are used in a wide range of imaging and research and development applications.

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How to Build an Optical Isolator with Stock Components

Many laser applications are prone to specular reflections back into the source, causing overheating and decreased stability and lifetime.

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Does light entering a multimode fiber undergo a polarization change during propagation through the fiber? If so, can the emerging light be linearly polarized by placing a polarizer at the fiber’s output end?

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What is "straight line accuracy"?

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You offer many types of polarizers. What are some key benefits to help me decide which is best for my application?

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How can I determine if a retarder is quarter or half wave?

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What is the fast and slow axis of a retarder and how do they differ?

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What does the specification for polarization of a gas laser mean?

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Polarization Overview - Part 1: Polarization Basics

Polarizers are optical components designed to filter, modify, or analyze the various polarization states of light.

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Translation Stage Specifications to Know

To select the best translation stage, it is important to understand key specifications such as resolution, load capacity, travel, accuracy, repeatability, and wobble.

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Polarization Overview - Part 2: Waveplates & Retarders (Advanced)

Waveplates and retarders are optical components designed to transmit light while modifying its polarization state without attenuating, deviating, or displacing the beam.

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Is there such a thing as a variable density beamsplitter?

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Liquid Lenses Basics

Imaging lens performance can be enhanced with the use of liquid lenses. Learn more at Edmund Optics.

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What is the difference between s- and p-polarization states?

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The Future of Microscope Objectives

Advances in Microscopy Tackle the Challenges of the Future

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Introduction to Polarization

Is polarization a new topic for you? Learn about key terminology, types, and more information to help you understand polarization at Edmund Optics.

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