Waveplate retarders based on overhead transparencies
arXiv:physics/0702225 · doi:10.1364/AO.46.005129
Abstract
We describe procedures for constructing inexpensive waveplates of desired retardation out of ordinary commercially available transparencies. Various relevant properties of the transparencies are investigated: the dependence of retardation on rotation of the film, tilt, wavelength, position, and temperature. Constructing waveplates out of combinations of transparency sheets is also explored.
7 pages, 12 figs