Measurement Applications

At Hinds Instruments we specialize in working with our customers to solve complex and demanding metrology challenges. For over 30 years our core technology (the Photoelastic Modulator) has been the foundation of measurement solutions in applications ranging from astronomy to spintronics to glass and crystal characterization. Our expanded product offerings and knowledge base make Hinds Instruments an invaluable solutions partner.

The following lists include applications where our components and systems are widely used to solve complex and demanding optical polarization measurement challenges.

Select your Application area:

Polarization Measurement

Astronomical Polarization, Birefringence, Dichroism, Diattenuation, Ellipsometry, Extinction Ratio, Faraday Rotation, Fluorescence, Optical Chopping, Kerr Constant, Magneto Optic Kerr Effect, PM IRRAS, Polarization Extinction Ratio, Polarization Scrambling, Reflection Difference / Anisotropy Spectroscopy, Rheology, Scattering Media, Stress Measurement

Polarimetry

Mueller Polarimetry, Stokes Polarimetry, Optical Rotation, State of Polarization, Degree of Polarization

Optical Lithography

DUV Birefringence

Lens Measurement

Discrete Optic Curved Surfaces

Thin Films

Birefringence Measurement, MOKE, PM-IRRAS

Fiber / Laser Crystals / Optical Metrology

Extinction Ratio, Polarization Extinction Ratio, S. Polarimetry, Waveplate Measurement, SOP / DOP
 

Contact us to see how Hinds Instruments works with our customers to solve complex metrology problems.