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.

PBS (Polarization Beam Combiner/Splitter)
PBS (Polarization Beam Combiner/Splitter)

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.

PBS (Polarization Beam Combiner/Splitter)

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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