Polarization Analyzer SK010PA

The polarization analyzer series SK010PA-VIS/NIR is a comprehensive universal measurement and test system ("polarimeter") for free beam applications and laser beam sources with polarization-maintaining fiber optics. It was developed for ease of use by experts in the field.

The polarization analyzer is a plug&play device and connects to the USB port of a standard computer. Alignments and measurements are performed rapidly. A real-time interactive display shows the state of polarization and the oscillating axis of the linearly polarized fraction, as well as the orientation of the connector key index when a fiber cable is attached.

The radiation coupled to the polarization analyzer is collimated, passed through a rotary quarter-wave plate and polarizer before being recorded by a photodetector. The software SKPolarization Analyzer evaluates the components of the Stokes Vector and displays them as points on the Poincaré Sphere and as a Polarization Ellipse.

The standard delivery includes the polarization analyzer, compatible with the microbench system as well as a fiber adapter for FC-APC connectors. Other connector adapters (ST, DIN-AVIO, SMA, PC, APC, SMA-905 High Power 5°/8°) and/or microbench adapters for different diameter optics (12, 25, 32, 45 and 55 mm) can also be supplied. The compact design of SK010PA, with the communication and power supply via USB 2.0, enables its easy integration within existing systems.

• USB 2.0-powered device
• Compatible with microbench for free beam applications, FC-APC adapter included for fiber applications
• Determination of the state of polarization (SOP), with all four Stokes parameters, degree of polarization (DOP), ellipticity, etc
• Display of the SOP on Poincaré sphere or as polarization ellipse
• Special routines for PM fiber evaluation and alignment