Measurement Applications
At Hinds Instruments we specialize in working with our customers to solve complex and demanding metrology challenges. For over 40 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:
Astronomical Source Measurement
Biological Structures
Evaluation of New Magnetic Materials
Fiber / Laser / Crystal / Optical Metrology
Extinction Ratio, Polarization Extinction Ratio, SOP/DOP, Waveplate Measurement, Polarization Properties of Crystals
Liquid Crystals Display
Optical Lithography
Lens and Lens Blank Characterization, Discrete Optic Curved Surfaces, Level Sense and Alignment in Steppers and Scanners, Photomask Evaluation, Stress in Silicon
Pharmaceuticals – Drug Development
VCD of Enantiomeric Drug Molecules
Polarimetry
Polymer Birefringence
Stress in Plastics, Plastic Container QC, Kerr Constant
Remote Sensing
Solar Panel Birefringence
Thin Films
Tokamak Plasma Diagnostics
TRISO Nuclear Fuel Evaluation
Contact us to see how Hinds Instruments works with our customers to solve complex metrology problems.