OEDU-PLE Polarization of Light Experiment

Product Description

The Oeabt Educational Demonstration Series is designed to advance physics, optics, photonics, and various emerging research fields through classic experiments. Each educational kit includes all necessary components and an instruction manual with detailed setup and operational guidance.

The Polarization of Light Experiment demonstrates the polarization phenomenon of light and its applications in science and technology by investigating polarization properties and behavior in different media and optical devices.

Light Source Components

 

Item	Model	Notes	Qty
Ø18 mm Laser Source	—	Wavelength 532 nm, Power 10 mW, with power adapter	1
Laser Mounting Hole	—	Mounting bore: Ø19.5 mm	1
LED Light Source	LED-D1-MAX6K	White light 6000–6500 K, DC 12 V, 2 W Max	1
Dimming Controller	LEDOTB-1000	1000 mA, continuous & pulse mode supported	1
Ø1” Lens Sleeve	CSA-24	SM1 thread, L=24 mm, with 1 retaining ring	1
30 mm Through-Hole Cage Plate	CSJ-31	Limit hole Ø30.6 mm, setscrew clamping	1

Polarizer Components

 

Item	Model	Notes	Qty
Linear Polarizer	PBSW-C1	Ø1”, operating wavelength 400–780 nm	2
Rotation Mount	SM-RP1	360° rotation, 2° division; main scale 1°, vernier 5 arcmin	2

Waveplate Mount Components

 

Item	Model	Notes	Qty
Self-Centering Mount	CRD-XA	Self-centering spring clamp: Ø3.8–45.0 mm optics, M4 thread	1
Rotation Mount	CRD-S2	360° rotation, 2° division	1
Ø6 mm Cage Rod	PCM-E1	Ø6 mm, L=25.4 mm, 4-40 thread	4
Ø2” Adjustable Sleeve	CSM2-T8	SM2 internal & external thread, 8 mm threaded section	1
Sleeve Clamping Ring	SCR2	Secures Ø2” sleeve, M4 thread	1
1/2 Waveplate	—	Used as polarization analyzer	1
1/4 Waveplate	—	Used as polarization analyzer	1

Mechanical Components

 

Item	Model	Notes	Qty
Optical Breadboard	OHD5010-M	500×100×11 mm, M4/M6 hole array, 4 counterbores	1
Rubber Feet	—	For breadboard	4
Post Holder	CAT80-T	Telescopic, L=80 mm, twist height 8 mm	4
Post	PCAH2.5-S	Ø12.7 mm, L=63.5 mm, M4/M6 threaded ends	5
Post Base	PCA31-S	M6 bolt	4
Fork Clamp	M-BASE-C	Secures post holders	5
Beam Observation White Screen	PIS-A2	148×90×4.4 mm	1
	CFP1-S (M4)	Ø1” post, L=25.4 mm, M4 thread	1
Tool Kit	SPW-TH	With 7 thumb screws & 7 hex keys	1
Retaining Ring Wrench	SPW-SM150	L=50 mm, scaled, for SM1 rings	1
Screw Pack	—	Complimentary	—

Technical Description

Experiment Summary

The Polarization of Light Experiment demonstrates polarization phenomena and their scientific and industrial applications by examining polarization properties and interactions with media and optical devices. Experiments include generation and detection of linear and circular polarization, and polarization modulation using waveplates (1/2 and 1/4 waveplates).

Experiment Principle

Polarization States of Light

1. Linear Polarized Light: The electric field oscillates in a fixed plane; generated by polarizers or reflection at Brewster’s angle.
2. Partially Polarized Light: Unequal amplitude in different directions; formed by reflection, transmission, or scattering.
3. Elliptical Polarized Light: The electric field traces an ellipse; composed of two perpendicular, phase-correlated electric vectors.
4. Circular Polarized Light: Special case of elliptical polarization; generated by passing linear polarized light through a 1/4 waveplate.
5. Natural Light: Random polarization direction; e.g., sunlight and incandescent light.

Waveplate Functions

1. 1/4 Waveplate: Converts linear polarization to circular/elliptical polarization, depending on incident angle to the optical axis.
2. 1/2 Waveplate: Rotates the polarization direction of linear light or reverses the handedness of circular light.

Experiment Objectives

1. Study polarization properties and verify polarization generation through observation.
2. Master polarization modulation using 1/4 and 1/2 waveplates, and understand waveplate effects on polarization state.
3. Develop optical experimental skills and deepen understanding of polarization phenomena through handson operation.

Kit Contents

The kit provides a complete setup for studying light polarization and its applications in science and technology.

Experiment Contents

• Optical path setup and alignment
• Handson operation and observation
• Troubleshooting and Q&A