ECONOMY GLASS POLARI

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The line on the polarizer marks the direction of output polarization.
Features
AR-Coated, Protective N-BK7 Windows for Visible Range (400
High Polarization Efficiency: >99% (See the
0.3 mm Thick Dichroic Polarizing Film
Surface Quality: 40-20 Scratch
Custom Sizes Available (Please C
ECONOMY GLASS POLARIZERS

The line on the polarizer marks the direction of output polarization.
BK7 Windows for Visible Range (400 - 700 nm)
High Polarization Efficiency: >99% (See the Graphs Tab for Extinction Ratio Data)
0.3 mm Thick Dichroic Polarizing Film
20 Scratch-Dig
Custom Sizes Available (Please Contact Technical Support)



Tab for Extinction Ratio Data)
These glass polarizers, which provide high UV absorption and polarization efficiency in excess of 99%, are
ideal for low-power applications. They are available in 1/2", 1", and 2" sizes, and consist of a 0.3 mm
thick polyvinyl alcohol dichroic polarizing film sheet with a protective N-BK7 window epoxied onto each side
of the film. Each window has been AR coated to minimize reflections in the 400 - 700 nm range. We also
offer 2" x 2" sheets of the dichroic polarizer without protective windows that is ideal for cutting custom
sizes.
Please note that the dichroic polarizing material is designed and optimized for use within the AR coating
range; performance falls off rapidly to the red of 700 nm. We would not recommend using this product
outside of the specified range.
These polarizers are sensitive to stress when mounting. Overtightening the retaining ring can cause stress-
induced birefringence in the glass and the assembly. To ensure that the polarizer is not loose in the housing,
we recommend the use of the SM1LTRR stress-free retaining ring.
Please note: The output polarization direction is marked with a line on the side of each polarizer (see
schematic to the right).
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S P E C S
Item # LPVISE050-A LPVISE100-A LPVISE200-A
Wavelength Range 400 - 700 nm
Extinction Ratio
a

>20,000:1 (633 nm)
>5000:1 (400 - 700 nm)
Polarizing Material Dichroic Film
Window Substrate N-BK7
Size 1/2" 1" 2"
Dimensional Tolerance +0/-0.1 mm
Clear Aperture 90% of Diameter
Thickness 2.3 mm 3.5 mm 6.8 mm
Thickness Tolerance 0.1 mm
Item # LPVISE050-A LPVISE100-A LPVISE200-A
Wavefront Distortion <1.5 Over Clear Aperture
Surface Quality 40-20 Scratch-Dig
Damage Threshold
20 W/cm
2
(532 nm, CW, 0.471 mm)
0.4 J/cm
2
(532 nm, 10 ns, 10 Hz, 0.750 mm)
Acceptance Angle 30
The direction of output polarization is marked with a line on the edge of each polarizer.
Note: While the polarizer's surfaces can be cleaned with normal solvents, take care to avoid the polarizer's
edge.