1/2 wave plates are ready to go

[dnar]

Hi Dave,

I'll post this here rather than PM as others might be interested in the answer also.

Q. How critical is the angle of incidence with these wave plates?

[dave]

Good question!

To me, the angle of incidence doesn't seen very critical. Maybe one of the holigraphy guys might be able to expand on the answer tho.

[Jem]

A degree or two either way doesn't seem to make much difference. However, I'm not sure why you would want to place the plates at an oblique angle from normal.

I found these .pdf files which are quite useful for explaining the theory of waveplates.

http://www.toweroptical.com/pdfs/Int...Waveplates.pdf

http://www.specialoptics.com/pdf/wp_...ate_theory.pdf

[dnar]

A degree or two either way doesn't seem to make much difference. However, I'm not sure why you would want to place the plates at an oblique angle from normal.

I found these .pdf files which are quite useful for explaining the theory of waveplates.

http://www.toweroptical.com/pdfs/Int...Waveplates.pdf

http://www.specialoptics.com/pdf/wp_...ate_theory.pdf

Cool, useful, thanks!

I don't wish to place the plates at an oblique angle, I am trying to determine how anal I should be, that is all. Where: r = final results, f = free time, m = murphy's constant, e = experience and anal = r((f/e2)+m).

[Jem]

Damn these fifteen extra characters!

[mophead]

Received mine yesterday; they look great. Thanks Dave for running this GB.

Now I just have to go build something

[RedlumX]

Received today, thanks a lot!

[CDBEAM]

Dave,

Received ALL the bits for the Zod Quad. WP and parts are tip top... Thanx..

CDBEAM and Terrawatt

[flecom]

got my 2 mounted wave plates today, thanks

[RonZ]

Any chance their might be one or two mounted or unmounted 532 nm waveplates left over? I could use one very badly!
Keeping my fingers crossed......
Ron