PBS (Polarization Beam Combiner/Splitter)
The Micro Polarization Beam Combiner/Splitter (Micro PBS) is a device designed to divide a laser beam into two distinct polarization beams. Typically employed in fiber optic communication systems, the Micro PBS serves as a fundamental element in various applications, including polarization management, polarization beam combining, and optical interleaving.
Key Characteristics
- Minimal Polarization Dependent Loss
- Low Insertion Loss
- Reduced Polarization Mode Dispersion (PMD)
- Exceptional Environmental Stability
Applications
The Micro Polarization Beam Combiner/Splitter (Micro PBS) has several valuable applications in the field of optics and photonics. Here are some of its key applications:
- Optical Interleaving
- Raman Amplification
- Circulation Control
- Fiber Optic Sensors
- Quantum Optics Experiments
- Biomedical Imaging
- Optical Isolation
- Fiber Optic Gyroscopes
Factory Standard
Material | BK7 grade A, optical glass |
Dimension | 0.2mm |
Flatness | l/4 l@ 632.8 nm per 25mm or better |
Extinction Ratio | >100:1 |
Beam Deviation | <3 arc minutes |
Principal Transmittance | >98% and Ts<0.5% |
Principal Reflectance | Rs>99.5% and Rp<2% |
Coatings | Polarization beamsplitter coating on hypotenuse face,AR-coatings (R<0.25%) on all input and output face. |
Avantier Inc. offers PBS as custom optical components that can be manufactured according to varying needs. Please contact us if you’d like to schedule a consultation or request for a quote on your next project.
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