The PEM200 photoelastic modulator is an instrument used for modulating or varying (at a fi xed frequency) the polarization of a beam of light.
The basic PEM system includes the PEM-200 controller and the optical head (Figure 1).
By varying the material, size, and shape of optical element, and coupling closely-matched drive and control circuits to the PEM optics, Hinds Instruments has developed a range of photoelastic modulators for a variety of applications in a wide spectral region (UV to far-IR).
OVERVIEW OF FEATURES
High sensitivity
A resonant device generating a sinusoidal retardation at a fi xed frequency
USB or optional ethernet communication
A reputation for stable, trouble-free performance
CE approval and FCC certifi cation
PEM APPLICATIONS
Chopping a light beam (20 – 84 kHz)
Birefringence Measurements
Stokes Polarimetry
Optical Rotation Polarimetry
Linear and Circular Dichroism in UV-Vis and IR
Magnetic Circular Dichroism
FTIR Double Modulation Spectroscopy (VCD, VLD, IRRAS, etc.)
Ellipsometry
Fluorescence Polarization
Waveplate Measurement
OPTICAL HEAD FEATURES
Common isotropic optical material
Wide useful aperture (1.5 – 3.0 cm for standard models)
Wide acceptance angle (±25°)
Retardation range: 130 nm – FIR
High retardation performance
Selection of optical materials and designs
High quality and low residual birefringence optics
OPTIONS AND ACCESSORIES
Wide frequency range (20 – 84 kHz)
Anti-refl ective coatings
Laser non-interference option
Strong magnetic fi eld option
Vacuum compatibility
Rack mount option
Low birefringence option, on Series I PEM