ISSN:
1572-817X
Keywords:
Achromatic
;
birefringent
;
wave plate
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Electrical Engineering, Measurement and Control Technology
,
Physics
Notes:
Abstract By considering the phase delay introduced by a birefringent wave plate to each frequency component of a finite bandwidth light source we establish the polarisation state of the transmitted light. Realisable designs of achromatic, zero-order and high-order quarter wave and half wave plates are analysed for use with a variety of light sources with different bandwidths.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1023/A:1006979920296
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