Polarization Rotation

using
Polarizers

Muhammad Ahmad (L1F20BSPH0040)

 Principle
• A polarization rotator is an optical
device that rotates the polarization
axis of a linearly polarized light
beam by an angle of choice
• Distance between mirrors is d.

• Laser of wavelength λ at an
incident angle θ.
Construction
•  Optical Rail (1 meter) 

• Fabry-Perot setup (Fixed

Mirror mount with Two
Etalon) 

•  Movable Mirror
• Diode Laser mount with
Kinematic (5 V) Power
Supply 

•  Achromatic Lens mount 

• The phase difference is given by:

                                      𝛿 = ( 2π /λ ) ∆

• Thus, the resultant transmitted light intensity IT

                               

where, I0 is the incident intensity, R is the reflectivity of the mirrors. It can be noticed that  IT
varies with 𝛿
                        
Applications

• Polarization can be used as an artistic medium to create unique and visually

striking works of art.
• In astronomy an etalon is used to select a single atomic transition for imaging. 
• Polarization can be used in archaeology to study the properties of ancient
materials such as ceramics, glass, and stone.
• Polarization is used in laser-based measurement and sensing systems to
determine physical properties of materials, such as surface roughness and
refractive index.
Shukriya