Polarization and Waveplates

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George S

Polarization and Waveplates

Post by George S »

Hello,
Wondering if anybody can help me. Can 2 quarter wave plates be used as a half waveplate, to rotate the plane of polarization? Thank You
Sergei S.

Polarization and Waveplates

Post by Sergei S. »

Can 2 quarter wave plates be used as a half waveplate, to rotate the plane of polarization? Yes. You can use two quarterwave plates, installed one after another. Just keep their pricipal axes parallel to each other: slow to slow fast to fast. This is critical condition for the adding of wave shift
George S

Polarization and Waveplates

Post by George S »

Thanks Sergei!
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