Title :
Achromatic and super-achromatic zero-order waveplates
Author :
Samoylov, A.V. ; Samoylov, V.S.
Author_Institution :
Inst. of Semicond. Phys., Nat. Acad. of Sci. of Ukraine, Kiev, Ukraine
Abstract :
The waveplates are widely used to transform a state of polarization radiation. This paper describes anisotropic properties of polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA) subjected to one-axis stretching and a construction and properties of achromatic and super-achromatic waveplates produced of PMMA. The most technological method to produce such waveplates is the controlled stretching of PMMA sheets to a retardation needed. This method excludes the mechanical treatment of waveplates. In generality of properties, these waveplates are ones of the best and unique in their dimensions, which may be up to 60 mm.
Keywords :
light polarisation; optical polymers; optical retarders; PMMA; achromatic zero-order waveplates; controlled stretching; one-axis stretching; polarization radiation; polymethylmethacrylate; super-achromatic zero-order waveplates; Anisotropic magnetoresistance; Birefringence; Crystals; Extraterrestrial measurements; Optical devices; Optical polarization; Optical retarders; Physics; Temperature; Ultraviolet sources;
Conference_Titel :
Laser and Fiber-Optical Networks Modeling, 2003. Proceedings of LFNM 2003. 5th International Workshop on
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-7709-5
DOI :
10.1109/LFNM.2003.1246095
