Soleil Babinet Compensators

The Soleil Babinet Compensator is basically a zero order waveplate with variable retardation. Through a manual adjustment one may select a uniform phase difference between the e- and o-rays of 0 to 2π. As a result, incident elliptically or circularly polarized light can be converted to linearly polarized light by introducing the appropriate compensation. From readings obtained, a complete analysis of the state of polarization of incident light can be made. Of course, the converse of this is also true, that is, any desired polarization form can be obtained by pre-setting the appropriate values on the instrument.

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The above listed features are available only with Special Optics Compensators.  Precision and operational convenience are provided by the unique indexing head with eight detents spaced at 45º intervals for rapid and accurate orientation of the crystal's axes. A 0º to 360º precision engraved drum with vernier provides added versatility. For all compensators mounted on the Model 60-1026 Rotary Mount, the distance from the mounting base to the optical centerline is 76.2mm. Four 1/4"-20 clearance holes for mounting are spaced 50.8 mm along the beam propagation axis and 50.8 mm orthogonal to the propagation axis. All compensators are supplied in wood instrument cases with instruction manual.

All models available without indexing head. Email Special Optics for pricing.