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Testing and Targets

Discover the different types of testing targets and their ideal applications, advantages, limitations, equations, and examples at Edmund Optics.

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Polarization Overview - Part 1: Polarization Basics

Polarizers are optical components designed to filter, modify, or analyze the various polarization states of light.

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How Do 3D Movies Work? Polarization

Optical Engineer Katie Schwertz explains how 3D movies work because of polarization in a kid-friendly way.

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Resolution and MTF Testing

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Beam Expander Testing

Shack-Hartmann wavefront sensors are used to test the transmitted wavefront error of laser beam expanders, predicting the real-world performance of the beam expander.

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Laser Polarization: The Importance of Polarization in Laser Applications

Understanding the polarization of laser light is critical for many applications, as polarization impacts reflectance, focusing the beam, and other key behaviors.

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What is a Polarization Directed Lens?

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Why does the polarization of a laser matter?

The polarization state of a laser source is important for many different applications.

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Polarization Overview - Part 2: Waveplates & Retarders (Advanced)

Waveplates and retarders are optical components designed to transmit light while modifying its polarization state without attenuating, deviating, or displacing the beam.

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P-Polarization

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S-Polarization

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What are the advantages of Polarization Directed Lenses?

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Are there any disadvantages to Polarization Directed Lenses?

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What is the difference between s- and p-polarization states?

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What does the specification for polarization of a gas laser mean?

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Does the polarization of light change after reflecting off a mirror?

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How should I clean my Polarization Directed Lens?

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How can I tell what the polarization axis is for a linear polarizer?

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How can I mount my Polarization Directed Lens?

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Why Laser Damage Testing is Critical for UV Laser Applications

Laser Induced Damage Threshold describes the maximum quantity of laser radiation an optic can take before damaging. Learn more at Edmund Optics.

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How can I determine the polarization direction of a polarizing film?

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How does a schlieren testing system work?

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When P-polarized light is incident on an elliptical metallic reflector, is the polarization of the reflected light unchanged or is it randomly polarized?

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Do diffusers affect the polarization of light?

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LIGHT TALK - EPISODE 3: Laser Damage Testing with Matthew Dabney

Join our discussion around laser damage testing in the third episode of our LIGHT TALKS series.

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Does light entering a multimode fiber undergo a polarization change during propagation through the fiber? If so, can the emerging light be linearly polarized by placing a polarizer at the fiber’s output end?

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How I do select the correct testing target for my electronic imaging system (camera & lens)?

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Introduction to Polarization

Is polarization a new topic for you? Learn about key terminology, types, and more information to help you understand polarization at Edmund Optics.

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Successful Light Polarization Techniques

Are you looking for a solution to common imaging problems? Discover different polarization techniques to improve your image at Edmund Optics.

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