PEM Optical Head Assemblies
PEM Optical Head Assemblies
Request QuotePhotoelastic 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.
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.
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Challenge House
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