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The polarization state of a laser source is important for many different applications.

Understanding the polarization of laser light is critical for many applications, as polarization impacts reflectance, focusing the beam, and other key behaviors.

Polarizers are optical components designed to filter, modify, or analyze the various polarization states of light.

Waveplates and retarders are optical components designed to transmit light while modifying its polarization state without attenuating, deviating, or displacing the beam.

Optical Engineer Katie Schwertz explains how 3D movies work because of polarization in a kid-friendly way.

Learn the key parameters that must be considered to ensure you laser application is successful. Common terminology will be established for these parameters.

When determining which laser to use for your application, consider the following specifications: wavelength, coherence length, beam divergence, and Rayleigh range.

The Laser Optics Lab video series discusses laser optics concepts including specifications, coating technologies, product types, and more

Follow laser crystals through their entire manufacturing process from fabrication, to coating, to quality control in the Edmund Optics Florida facility.

Laser Induced Damage Threshold describes the maximum quantity of laser radiation an optic can take before damaging. Learn more at Edmund Optics.