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Comparison of half-wave phase retarder and quarter-wave phase retarder

  • Bei Zhang*
  • , Xinyun Zhu
  • , Tianyu Xiao
  • *Corresponding author for this work
  • Beihang University

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Abstract

Phase retarders (PRs) are space-variant waveplate elements which are usually utilized to generate radial and azimuthal polarization and find the polarization axis. So far, there have been mainly two types of phase retarders: half-wave phase retarder and quarter-wave phase retarder. Their principles are similar while functions are different. Some researchers may feel confused to make a choice between them. The present work aims to provide an engineering reference for choosing phase retarders with half-wave and quarter-wave retardation in practical applications. We make a comparison of the two types of PRs in both principles and applications to show their properties clearly.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication24th National Laser Conference and Fifteenth National Conference on Laser Technology and Optoelectronics
EditorsJianqiang Zhu, Weibiao Chen, Zhenxi Zhang, Minlin Zhong, Pu Wang, Jianrong Qiu
PublisherSPIE
ISBN (Electronic)9781510642690
DOIs
StatePublished - 2020
Event24th National Laser Conference and 15th National Conference on Laser Technology and Optoelectronics - Shanghai, China
Duration: 17 Oct 202020 Oct 2020

Publication series

NameProceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering
Volume11717
ISSN (Print)0277-786X
ISSN (Electronic)1996-756X

Conference

Conference24th National Laser Conference and 15th National Conference on Laser Technology and Optoelectronics
Country/TerritoryChina
CityShanghai
Period17/10/2020/10/20

Keywords

  • Azimuthal polarization
  • Half-Wave
  • Phase retarder
  • Quarter-wave
  • Radial polarization

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