Polarization Extinction Ratio (PER) Improvements in Optics Using Intentional Alignment of the Principal Stress Relative to the Polarization Direction

摘要

ABSTRACT. Designs tor improving polarization extinction ratio (PER) are provided. The designs of this disclosure can improve PER in optics by intentionally creating a directional stress field within (Ik optic and aliening the maximum principal stress relative to the polari/ation direction.