A Technique For Modelling The Performance Of Birefringent Wave Plates

Lesso, J., Duncan, A., Sibbett, W. and Padgett, M. (1999) A Technique For Modelling The Performance Of Birefringent Wave Plates. Optical and Quantum Electronics, 31(8), pp. 645-653. (doi: A Technique For Modelling The Performance Of Birefringent Wave Plates)

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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.

Item Type:Articles
Status:Published
Refereed:Yes
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID:Padgett, Professor Miles
Authors: Lesso, J., Duncan, A., Sibbett, W., and Padgett, M.
College/School:College of Science and Engineering > School of Physics and Astronomy
Journal Name:Optical and Quantum Electronics
Journal Abbr.:Opt. Quantum Electron.
ISSN:0306-8919

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