Hinds Instruments - World Leader in Polarization Measurment

Our Polarization Measurement Systems & Components

Systems

Unmatched accuracy, repeatability, and resolution.

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Components

The foundation of our most powerful systems. Also used extensively in laboratory and research settings.

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Resources

Application overviews, techniques, videos, and other literature.

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The Exicor® MicroImager™

The Exicor MicroImager is ideal for measuring birefringence in biological structures, glass, crystals, and many other organic and inorganic samples.

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Private: Fundamentals, Advances, and Artifacts in Circularly Polarized Luminescence (CPL) Spectroscopy

A practical guide to CPL spectroscopy, key to future promising applications.

SPIE Photonics West 2025

The leading global conference and marketplace for lasers, biomedical optics, quantum, biophotonics technologies, optoelectronics, microfabrication, displays, and more.

Over 50 years ago, Hinds Instruments was founded and thus began what has become an incredible journey.

We’re Creating a Path to a Better Measured Future

Hinds Instruments has been solving complex problems in polarization metrology for more than 50 years. Our award-winning birefringence measurement systems, polarimeters, and electro-optical components allow you to perform the research and advanced quality control you need with complete confidence.