Material
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α-BBO
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Wavelength range
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200-3500 nm
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Extinction ratio
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1:100 000
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Surface quality
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20-10 scratch & dig (MIL-PRF-13830B)
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Wavefront distortion
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λ/4 at 633 nm |
Beam deviation
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<3 arcmin
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Separation angle
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8-14 deg (8 deg @1064nm)
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Coating
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Single layer MgF2
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Mount
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Black anodized aluminium
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Clear aperture
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>90%
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EKSMA Optics Rochon Prisms
59.99 kB |
Rochon polarizing prisms are made of two birefringent α-BBO prisms, which are cemented together. The first prism (cut parallel to the optic axis) receives the light, while the second (facing the optic axis at right angles) transmits the ordinary ray without deviation, but the extraordinary ray is deflected.
Rochon prisms can be used to produce plane-polarized light. and it can also be used with ultraviolet light. Prisms with non-standard separation angles can be designed upon request for your specific wavelength.