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ISSN Imprimir: 0040-2508
ISSN On-line: 1943-6009
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TOTAL REFLECTION-BASED DIRECT-VISION PRISM POLARIZER
RESUMO
The paper describes the single-element direct-vision prism polarizer for controlling the laser polarization and spectrum. The effect is due to additional total internal reflection surfaces inside the prism. Theoretical calculations have confirmed feasibility of such a prism of relatively simple form, rhomboid configuration, and the possibility of manufacturing the device in a simple way. The prototype embodied has been tested and showed an effective laser polarization and possibility of its spectral control. The proposed prism can greatly simplify the procedures for laser tuning, providing new possibilities for polarization and spectral control of the laser emission and generation of two orthogonal polarized rays which may be useful for effective frequency conversation in nonlinear crystals.