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Calibration-Unit


Calibration unit for polarimetry. It consists of two rotatable wheels introducing on demands free field stops, a linear polarizer and a quarter wave plate, either for visible or for infrared light into the telescope beam which passes this unit centrally.

Drawing: S.M. Bauer


Calibration unit for polarimetry.

Drawing: S.M. Bauer


Calibration unit for polarimetry.

Drawing: S.M. Bauer


Calibration unit for polarimetry. The field stop wheels can be rotated as a whole, and the optical elements can be rotated whithin their mounting.

Drawing: S.M. Bauer


Calibration unit for polarimetry.

Drawing: S.M. Bauer




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