Basic Polarization Techniques and Devices

Meadowlark Optics Basic Polarization Techniques and Devices © 2005 Meadowlark Optics, Inc. The method of polarization begins by passing unpolarized light through a polarizing medium to produce linearly polarized light, then using components such as quarter wave and half wave retarders, polarizers, and related optics to set the required linear, circular, or elliptical state. Written […]

Inouye Solar Telescope

Solar flares are violent storms on the Sun's surface which can eject particles and emit radiation toward Earth, affecting radio communication. Flares are generally correlated with the solar activity cycle and will become more common as the Sun approaches solar maximum in 2000.

Meadowlark Optics The National Science Foundation’s Daniel K. Inouye Solar Telescope (DKIST), located on the island of Maui, Hawaii, stands as the largest solar telescope globally. It’s dedicated to unraveling the mysteries of the Sun’s explosive phenomena, with a primary focus on observing magnetic fields. Recently Meadowlark built an optic called Andre as well as […]