Method to enhance the accuracy of the retardance measurement of quarter-wave plates

Zheng Ping Wang; Qing Bo Li; Qiao Tan; Zong Jun Huang; Jin Hui Shi

doi:10.1117/12.573732

10 February 2005 Method to enhance the accuracy of the retardance measurement of quarter-wave plates

Zheng Ping Wang, Qing Bo Li, Qiao Tan, Zong Jun Huang, Jin Hui Shi

Proceedings Volume 5638, Optical Design and Testing II; (2005) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.573732
Event: Photonics Asia, 2004, Beijing, China

Abstract

A novel method used for the enhancement of the accuracy of the measurement of the retardance of a quarter-wave plate employing two polaroids and a prism is reported under the condition of knowing the direction of the fast axis of the plate. The theoretical analysis of the principle and the uncertainty formula are given. An application example is also demonstrated. The measured result of the example is verified with an experiment. The main advantages of this method include the accuracy enhancement, simple measuring setup and easy operation.

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Zheng Ping Wang, Qing Bo Li, Qiao Tan, Zong Jun Huang, and Jin Hui Shi "Method to enhance the accuracy of the retardance measurement of quarter-wave plates", Proc. SPIE 5638, Optical Design and Testing II, (10 February 2005); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.573732

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