Ultraviolet polarization beam splitter with minimum apodization

Details Ultraviolet polarization beam splitter with minimum apodization Ultraviolet polarization beam splitter with minimum apodization

2003-06-11

2008-08-19

Amari, Alessandro (Department: 2872)

Optical: systems and elements

Polarization without modulation

By relatively adjustable superimposed or in series polarizers

C359S352000, C359S583000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07414785

ABSTRACT:
A beamsplitter includes a first fluoride prism and a second fluoride prism. A coating interface is between the first and second fluoride prisms, wherein an overall R(s)*T(p) function of the beamsplitter varies no more than ±2.74% in the range of 40-50 degrees of incidence.

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