Optical polarimeter

modular

Hinds Instruments’ Stokes Polarimeter Systems offer unparalleled sensitivity for measuring the polarization state of a light beam or source. Using a robust, refined technology, our Dual PEM Stokes Polarimeters quantify all 4 normalized Stokes vectors with a single measurement and no moving parts. The excellent sensitivity, repeatability and straightforward operation of the Dual PEM Stokes Polarimeter platform have made this system invaluable to challenging applications in optical component characterization, astronomy, fiber optic research and manufacturing, and laser quality control. Research Grade No moving parts No imprecise, noise-generating rotators High speed modulation ( > 40 kHz ) Fast: > 100 normalized Stokes parameter sets per second Instantaneous, simultaneous complete data capture and display The light being measured can be from a laser, a fiber, a broadband source or an astronomical body like the sun or a star. The system measures and instantaneously displays the value of each of the normalized Stokes parameters, as well as the position on the Poincare´ sphere. The DOP, DOLP and DOCP are also displayed. The turnkey system includes an optical module, an electronic module, a complete software package, and a PC with monitor. The optical module, including two photoelastic modulators (PEMs), generates all 4 Stokes parameters with a single measurement. Various standard options are available, including versions for single wavelength or spectroscopic measurements. Systems are available for the visible, NIR, IR and DUV. The software package is designed to calibrate the PEMs for changing wavelengths and a fiber optic input is available.