Driving algorithms for an endless polarization controller using two wave-plates

Weifeng Rong (1) , Laurent Dupont (1) , Yves Defosse (2) , Pascal Gautier (2)

1 OPT - Département Optique
2 Optogone ()

We present in this paper an endless polarization controller using two wave-plates with rotating axes and variable birefringence. We demonstrate the characteristics of the polymer network liquid crystal wave-plate and a polarization control method with only two degrees of freedom. Finally, some experimental attempts toward endless polarization control have been performed.

Domaines: Optique / photonique

Weifeng Rong, Laurent Dupont, Yves Defosse, Pascal Gautier. Driving algorithms for an endless polarization controller using two wave-plates. Optics Communications, 2006, 267 (2), pp.335 - 340. ⟨10.1016/j.optcom.2006.06.057⟩. ⟨hal-01935934⟩