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PEM II-FS42 & II-FS84 Optical Heads

PEM Optical Head Assemblies

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Photoelastic modulator (PEM) technology provides the user, whether you are involved in research or industrial quality control, with a tool for polarization metrology that contains an intrinsically valuable set of features: wide wavelength selection (vacuum UV to FIR), wide acceptance angle (+/- 40 deg.), and high transmission (>99% depending on the set-up). But the crowning characteristics are extreme sensitivity (10-6) combined with high stability and long life (20+ years). These and more PEM features, along with specifications on a broad selection of PEM models, are described in detail below and in the following pages where we make it easy for you to select the model best suited to your application. And if you have more questions after reviewing the content on this site, please don’t hesitate to contact us and we’ll respond right away.

PEM II-FS42 Optical Head
Figure 1. II-FS42 Optical Head
PEM II-FS84 Optical Head
Figure 2. II-FS84 Optical Head

Component Details

Custom configurations and accessories are available for this product family. Please contact a representative for more details.

Features
  • Broad Application Range: Available models range from UV to MIR wavelengths.
  • Superior Light Transmission: Over 90% for most optics
  • Robust Power Handling: Up to 5 GW/cm2 for most models
  • Wide Incident Angle Tolerance: +/-40° acceptance angle
  • Flexible Aperture Sizes: From 16mm up to 27mm
  • Long-lasting Durability: Proven performance with PEMs still operational after 25 years
Specifications
Model Optical Material Nominal Frequency Transmission Range Retardation Range: Quarter Wave Retardation Range: Half Wave Useful Aperture1
I/FS40 Fused Silica 40 kHz 170nm-2.6µm 170nm- 2µm 170nm- 1µm 17 mm
I/FS50 Fused Silica 50 kHz 170nm-2.6µm 170nm- 2µm 170nm- 1µm 16 mm
I/FS60 Fused Silica 60 kHz 170nm-2.6µm 170nm- 2µm 170nm- 1µm 15 mm
II/FS422 Fused Silica 42 kHz 170nm-2.6µm 170nm- 2.6µm 170nm- 2.5µm 27 mm
II/FS472 Fused Silica 47 kHz 170nm-2.6µm 170nm- 2.6µm 170nm- 2.5µm 24 mm
II/FS502 Fused Silica 50 kHz 170nm-2.6µm 170nm- 2.6µm 170nm- 2.5µm 22 mm
II/FS842 Fused Silica 84 kHz 170nm-2.6µm 400nm- 1µm 400nm- 1µm 13 mm
II/IS422 Infrasil 42 kHz 210nm-3.5µm 300nm- 3.5µm 300nm- 3µm 27 mm
II/IS842 Infrasil 84 kHz 210nm-3.5µm 400nm- 1µm 400nm- 1µm 13 mm
II/ZS37 Zinc Selenide 37 kHz 550nm-18µm 2µm- 18µm 1µm- 9µm 19 mm
II/ZS42 Zinc Selenide 42 kHz 550nm-18µm 2µm- 18µm 1µm- 10µm 17 mm
II/ZS50 Zinc Selenide 50 kHz 550nm-18µm 2µm- 18µm 1µm- 10µm 14 mm
  • 1 For a full discussion, consult the Useful Aperture Technical Note.
  • 2 Please contact Hinds Instruments with your wavelength range for optical calibration. II/FSXX PEMs may experience an loss of wavelength resolution if not calibrated for the user’s expected wavelength range.
Options
  • Antireflective Coatings (ARC)
    • Custom
  • Magnetic Field Compatible (MFC)
  • Special Frequency Option (SFO)
  • Non-Interference Option (NIO)
    • NIO-1, standard on I/FS50
    • NIO-2, custom on Series I optics
  • Vacuum Compatible Head Customization
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