Lasers

This is the second article in a six-part series on light polarization. In this post, we explore waveplates – optical components that manipulate the polarization of light using phase differences between polarization axes. Learn how half-wave and quarter-wave plates work, what makes Zero Order and Multiple Order plates different, and how these tools are used to achieve precise polarization control.

This is the third article in a six-part series on light polarization. In this post, we explore polarizers—key optical components that filter specific polarizations of light. Learn about different types of polarizers, including wire-grid, Polaroid, Brewster-angle setups, and birefringent materials, and how they function to control and manipulate polarized light.