Module polarization::jones::retarder [−][src]
An optical retarder.
A waveplate is an optical device that is used to
introduce a phase difference between the two perpendicular components of a beam's
polarization. Common waveplates are half-wave plates and quarter-wave plates, which introduce
phase differences of pi and pi/2 respectively. A waveplate that introduces an arbitrary
phase difference is commonly referred to as a retarder. The phase difference introduced by the
retarder is commonly quoted as an angle i.e. 90 degrees or pi radians.
Structs
| Retarder |
An ideal optical retarder that can introduce an arbitrary phase. |