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Waveplate retarders based on overhead transparencies

Igor Savukov, Dmitry Budker

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Abstract

We describe procedures for constructing inexpensive waveplates of desired retardation out of ordinary commercially available transparencies. Various relevant properties of the transparencies are investigated: the dependence of retardation on rotation of the film, tilt, wavelength, position, and temperature. Constructing waveplates out of combinations of transparency sheets is also explored.

arXiv comments
7 pages, 12 figs
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DOI
doi:10.1364/AO.46.005129
Subjects
physics.opticsOptics physics.gen-phGeneral Physics

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    • Most thin sheets of polyester actually function as retarders (not necessarily quarter wave plates) due to the way their molecules are aligned during manufacturing. Here's one of the better cites on the topic, it includes some math to design any desired retarder…

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