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Polarization properties imaging systems

US9683930B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 20, 2014
Grant dateJun 20, 2017
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Expiry dateMay 20, 2034

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01N2201/0683
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

This disclosure is generally directed to systems for imaging polarization properties of optical-material samples. As one example, there is provided a system for precise, simultaneous imaging of both the in-plane and out-of-plane birefringence properties of sample material over a wide range of incidence angles. An example spatially resolved imaging approach described herein is amenable to determination of a wide range of polarimetric properties, in addition to the in-plane and out-of-plane birefringence measure discussed as a preferred embodiment.

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