polarization optics

Waveplate Retardance Metrology: The Basics and Beyond

SummaryWaveplates are essential optical components for controlling and measuring polarization states of light. They modify polarization through a parameter called…

5 months ago

Australian Lidar Measurements of Aerosol Layers Associated with the 2015 Calbuco Eruption

SummaryThe Calbuco volcano eruption in southern Chile (April 22–23, 2015) injected volcanic aerosols into the atmosphere, forming distinct stratospheric aerosol…

6 months ago

Twisted Nematic Liquid Crystal Devices

SummaryMeadowlark Optics has been a leader in nematic liquid crystal (LC) devices for over 25 years, pioneering liquid crystal variable…

6 months ago

Scientific and Industrial Liquid Crystal Polarimetry Applications

SummaryBecause the human eye is insensitive to polarization, valuable optical information often goes unnoticed. However, polarimetry—the measurement of a light…

6 months ago

Liquid Crystal in Precision Optical Devices

SummaryWhile liquid crystal technology is widely known for display applications, its role in scientific and engineering fields is rapidly expanding.…

6 months ago

Achromatic Ferroelectric Liquid Crystal Polarization Rotator

SummaryPrecise polarization rotation with minimal polarization purity loss is essential for optical switching, polarimetry, and microscopy. Traditional liquid crystal (LC)…

6 months ago

An Economical Means for Accurate Azimuthal Alignment of Polarization Optics

SummaryAccurate azimuthal alignment of polarization optics, such as polarizers and retarders, is crucial for many polarized light applications. This document…

6 months ago

New Optics for Astronomical Polarimetry

SummaryNew optical technologies are revolutionizing astronomical polarimetry by expanding the range of polarization optics for telescopes and scientific imaging. Liquid…

6 months ago

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