BSC100

Optoelectronics & Engineering Services

Babinet-Soleil Compensator
HIGHLIGHTSAPPLICATIONS• Broad wavelength range 400-1100 nm• Polarisation measurement• High phase contrast•R&D

1/500 λ• Stable construction• Quality control

PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION

Due to the cement-free construction,
the unit may be used at relatively highpower densities.

TheBSC100
Babinet-Soleil
compensator comprises one long
(44mm x 14mm) and one short wedge(14 x 14mm) of crystalline quartz withidentical wedge angles. The thicknessof the wedges are adjusted such that a
relative optical retardation of zerooccurs in the middle of the optic. The
optic is housed in a precision linear
translation
mechanism
andistadjustable via a micrometer screw.

APPLICATIONS

BSC100_DocuEnglRevA.doc

The BSC100 serves as an adjustableretardation element for all wavelengths
within the transmission range of thedevice.
It may also be used for precise
compensation of a waveplate.
Artifex Engineering
Bollwerkstr. 17A
26725 Emden, Germany

SPECIFICATIONSPARAMETERCONDITIONS

Wavelength Range
Retardation Range

1000nmMINMAX

UNITS

4001100nm

02π

Radians

Phase Contrast

1/500 λClear Aperture

10ORDERING INFORMATION
Order number: BSC100
Contents:

No.

DescriptionQty.

1

BSC100 Babinet-Soleil
Compensator

12

User's Manual

1

3

Calibration Certificate

14

Storage Box

1TYPmmDIMENSIONSDIRECTIONS FOR USE

Step 1:

Place the BSC100 in the beam.

Step 2:

Orient the crystal axis of the compensator parallel to the direction ofpolarization of the beam.

Direction ofPolarisation

Step 3:

Turn the compensator by 45°.

Direction ofPolarisation

Crystal Axis

Turn 45°
Crystal Axis

Step 4:

Set the stop screw.

Step 5:

Set the desired retardation using the micrometer screw. The calibration of
the micrometer screw is delivered with the unit.

COMMENTS
Cleaning:
Use only clean, dry air to remove dust from the unit. Never use pressurized air froman installed line (Oil!). Dirt, fingerprints and oil may be removed using lens cleaning
paper or cotton swabs and a suitable solvent such as isopropyl alcohol.
Storage:
Store in a clean, dry place. We recommend using the case delivered with the unit forstorage. Store the unit in a clean condition.

NOTICE
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infringement and limitation of liability.
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Attention: The BSC100 is designed for use with lasers. Personnel who use this
instrument must, therefore, be instructed in the safe use of lasers and laser beams.
Always wear the proper laser safety glasses designed for the laser in use!
Never allow the direct or reflected laser beam to impinge on the eyeball or to comeinto contact with the skin!
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26725 Emden, Germany

Optoelectronics & Engineering Services