The LLCP series follows the Mueller Matrix design while the LSDP series uses conventional designs

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2 Labnics Equipment offers the scientific community a range of polarimeters to meet various application requirements, while at the same time keeping the budget of the customer in mind. The LLCP series follows the Mueller Matrix design while the LSDP series uses conventional designs Polarimate - LLCP Series: Mueller Matrix Polarimeters Polarimate Mueller Matrix Polarimeters represent the most advanced polarization measurement systems available. It describes standard system configurations, and a wide variety of measurements that can be made with the system. These Polarimeters are the fastest and most accurate complete polarization measurement systems available. This technology can measure all of the polarization properties of nearly any sample with unprecedented accuracy, speed, and ease-of-use. These systems simultaneously measure all of the polarization properties of a sample, including: Retardance magnitude and orientation Optical rotation / Circular retardance Polarizer transmission axis orientation and transmittances (or reflectances) Polarization dependent loss Circular dichroism Percent transmittance / Insertion loss Complete Mueller matrix This versatility ensures that Polarimate can meet your mission-critical polarization measurement requirements. Also, Polarimates are ruggedly constructed and are perfectly at home in environments ranging from the laboratory to the factory floor. Key Features: LabVision software provides an easy-to-use graphical user interface with report generation and data logging functions. - Generate HTML reports or log data to spreadsheet files. - Remote operation and data acquisition via RS-232. Easy-to-understand readout of parameters such as retardance, fast-axis orientation, polarizer extinction ratio, percent transmittance, etc. Extremely fast measurement speed (10 measurements per second) is ideal for: Translating the polarimeter across samples. Spectroscopic applications with a tunable laser or scanning monochromator. Averaging large numbers of measurements for increased polarization measurement accuracy. - Real-time feedback for active alignment procedures and process control. Flexible, easy-to-align optical heads can be reconfigured for transmission or reflection measurements. Measurement Specifications: Parameter High-Speed High-Accuracy Measurement Measurement time 0.1sec 10sec 2 Percent transmittance / reflectance ± 1.0% ± 0.2% Parameter Measurement Mueller matrix elements RMS error ± 1.5% ± 0.2% 3 Retardance magnitude repeatability ± /2000 (± 0.18 ) ± /7000 (± 0.05 ) 4 Minimum measurable retardance ± /200 (± 1.8 ) ± /1600 (± 0.23 ) Retardance fast-axis orientation repeatability ± 0.5 ± 0.05 Measurement range of polarizer contrast ratio / polarization dependent loss 1-30 / db / db Polarizer transmission-axis orientation repeatability ±0.5 ±0.05 Lowest sample transmittance/reflectance for accurate measurement 1.0% 0.1% 1. Averaging 100 measurements. Further improvements in accuracy can be achieved by averaging more measurements. 2. Using a low-coherence optical source. Laser sources may cause gradual ±4% drift due to fringing. 3. Standard deviation of measurements made of a /4 wave plate. This uncertainty increases as the retardance of the sample decreases. 4. RMS retardance measurement of a sample with zero retardance. LLCP Catalog No

3 Upgrades Polarimate Spectropolarimeter - LLCP-SP Upgrade for Spectral Characteristic Polarization By incorporating a tunable light source, the SpectroPolarimeter provides complete characterization of all of the polarization properties of a sample from 450 nm to 800 nm in under 5 seconds. An easy-to-use interface, unprecedented measurement accuracy, advanced report generation features, and push-button operation make this an ideal tool for quality assurance applications as well as R&D environments. Spectro Polarimeter integrates a Xenon arc lamp and scanning monochromator for measurements across the visible spectrum Advanced visualization tools for interpreting polarization spectra. Here we see a measurement of a retarder with more than one wave of retardance Key Features: Full Mueller matrix measurement completely describes all polarization properties of a sample Stabilized arc lamp and grating monochromator are fiber-coupled to the polarimeter to 800 nm wavelength range. - approx. 5 nm spectral bandwidth hour lamp lifetime. Fast measurement speed (10 measurements per second) and fast wavelength scanning (200 nm/s). Easy-to-understand readout of parameters such as retardance, fast-axis orientation, polarizer extinction ratio, percent transmittance, etc. Easy-to-use graphical user interface with report generation and data logging functions. Generate HTML reports or log data to spreadsheet. Configurable for transmission, reflection, or scattering measurements. Polarimate - LLCP-XY Upgrade for measuring spatial variation of Polarization Properties Labnics offers XY Scan Tables for mapping spatial variations of polarization properties across samples. These systems are ideal for automated quality control applications. The scan tables are seamlessly integrated with either the Polarimate single-wavelength Mueller Matrix Polarimeter or with the Polarimate Mueller Matrix Spectro Polarimeter. Because the complete Mueller matrix is measured at each sample location, maps can be displayed or exported of any polarization parameter, including: Retardance Fast-axis orientation Circular retardance and linear retardance components Polarizer contrast ratio, H0, and H90 Transmission axis orientation Depolarization Percent transmittance LLCP-SP Catalog No XY scan table option for the LabCheck Polarimeter

4 Key Features: Standard system handles samples up to 6" square. Larger scan areas available upon request. Acquire measurements a speeds up to 3 locations per second. 400 mm/sec top speed. +/ mm repeatability. Less than 0.1 mm backlash. Flexible software for setting up scan parameters. Full Mueller matrix measurement at each scan location. Generate easy-to-understand maps of parameters such as retardance, fast-axis orientation, polarizer extinction ratio, percent transmittance, etc. Easy-to-use graphical user interface with report generation and data exporting functions. LLCP-XY Catalog No Linear retardance (nm) LabBeam LLMM Powerful and Versatile Low-Cost Measurement Systems LabBeam polarimeters sets a new standard in affordable polarization measurement systems. Based on the same technology as the higher-performance Polarimate systems, LabBeam can measure all of the polarization properties of nearly any sample. LabBeam systems ship with the same LabVision software interface used by the higher-performance Polarimate systems. LabVision combines intuitive instrument control with advanced tools for analyzing and exporting data. The LabBeam measurement systems are ideal for quality control and polarization troubleshooting applications for a variety of optical elements including: Depolarizing effects Retarders (high-order, zero-order, achromatic, etc.) Optical rotators Polarizers Circular polarizers Beamsplitters (polarizing, nonpolarizing, dichroic, etc.) Depolarizers Annealed glass blanks Plastic optics and windows and many more... Key Features: Controlled from users laptop or desktop Windows - based computer via USB. LabVision software provides an easy-to-use graphical user interface with report generation and data logging functions. Generate HTML reports or log data to spreadsheet files. Remote operation and data acquisition via RS-232 allows Development of automated measurement solutions. Easy-to-understand readout of parameters such as retardance, fast-axis orientation, polarizer extinction ratio, percent transmittance, etc. Fast measurement speed of one measurement per second. Flexible, easy-to-align optical heads. Our powerful LabVision software combines intuitive Designed for post-mounted use on a standard optic table. Instrument control with advanced tools for Analyzing Easily configured for transmission or reflection measurements. and exporting data.

5 Measurement Specifications: Parameter Single Average of 10 Measurement 1 gmeasurements Measurement time 0.1sec 10sec 2 Percent transmittance / reflectance ± 1.0% ± 0.3% Mueller matrix elements RMS error ± 1.5% ± 0.5% 3 Retardance magnitude repeatability ± /2000 (± 0.18 ) ± /4000 (± 0.09 ) 4 Minimum measurable retardance ± /200 (± 1.8 ) ± /600 (± 0.6 ) Retardance fast-axis orientation repeatability ± 0.5 ± 0.1 Measurement range of polarizer contrast ratio / polarization dependent loss 1-30 / db / db Polarizer transmission-axis orientation repeatability ±0.5 ±0.1 Lowest sample transmittance/reflectance for accurate measurement 1.0% 0.5% 1. Further improvements in accuracy can be achieved by averaging more measurements. 2. Using a low-coherence optical source. Laser sources may cause gradual ±4% drift due to fringing. 3. Standard deviation of measurements made of a /4 waveplate. This uncertainty increases as the retardance of the sample decreases. 4. RMS retardance measurement of a sample with zero retardance. System Components: Each LabBeam system ships with the following components: Polarization State Generator (PSG) optical head. Polarization StateAnalyzer (PSA) optical head. Electronics module w/ cables. USB cable to attach to user-supplied Windows - based computer. CDcontaining device drivers and the LabVision software. Options: Calibration Specify one of the following calibration ranges: 1) nm. 2) nm. LLMM Catalog No Optical Source: The LabBeam Polarization State Generator includes ansma receptacle and collimating lens for a fiber-coupled optical source (FC receptacle also available upon request). Users can supply their own fiber-coupled optical source, such as lasers, filtered arc lamps, etc., or order one of the following optical source options: Fiber-coupled halogen lamp with a slot for an interference filter. Includes one filter (10 nm FWHM) centered at nearly any wavelength between 400 and 700 nm. Options Calibration Optical Source Catalog No LabBeam Polarization State Analyzer - LLPS Flexible Tool for Measuring the Polarization State of Light The LabBeam Polarization State Analyzer (PSA) measures the complete Stokes vector of a free-space beam of light or the light exiting a fiber optic. The polarimeter is based on the well-known rotating-retarder design, offering unsurpassed measurement accuracy. A large, 10 mm diameter aperture and reduced sensitivity to optical alignment make the LabBeam PSA ideal for measuring free-space beams. Labnics uses high-quality polarization elements, precision-engineered mechanical components, and proprietary software algorithms to achieve the highest possible measurement speed and accuracy. Complete Stokes vector measurements are acquired and analyzed at 20 measurements per second.

6 Our easy-to-use graphical user interface provides real-time display of the polarization state on the Poincaré sphere, along with other reduced parameters include the degree of polarization (DOP), optical power, orientation angle (?) and azimuth angle ( ). Each LabBeam PSA ships factory-calibrated across its spectral range. In addition, Labnics provides a powerful, yet easy to use, calibration technique that the user may use when the wavelength of the input beam is not precisely known, or when the highest possible accuracy is required. Key Features: Controlled from user's Windows-based PC via USB. LabVision Stokes software provides an easy-to-use graphical user interface. Real-time data display. Control data averaging and time between measurements. Log data to spreadsheet files. Remote operation and data acquisition allows development of automated measurement solutions. Measurement Specifications: Parameter Average of 10 1 Measurements 0.5sec Single Measurement Measurement time 0.05sec Maximum DOP error ± 1.0% ± 1.0% RMS noise in measured DOP ± 0.5% ± 0.1% Maximum orientation and azimuth error ± 0.25 ± 0.25 RMS noise in measured orientation and azimuth ± 0.5 ± 0.1 Maximum input optical power2 1.0mW 1.0mW Minimum input optical power 0.001mW 100mW 1. Further improvements in accuracy can be achieved by averaging more measurements. 2. Typical. Actual maximum power will depend on optical wavelength. Maximum power indicates the power at which the Detector amplifiers saturate. The Damage threshold is much higher. System Components: Each LabBeam Polarization State Analyzer ships with the following components: Polarization State Analyzer (PSA) optical head. Electronics module w/ cables. USB cable to attach to user-supplied Windows -based computer. CD containing device drivers and the LabVision Stokes software and calibration routines. Options: Calibration Specify one of the following standard wavelength ranges: 1) nm. 2) nm. LLPS Catalog No Each polarimeter ships calibrated across its entire wavelength range. Additional calibration techniques are provided that allow the use to fine-tune the calibration. Fiber Optic Adapter A collimating fiber-optic input adapter with FC receptacle is available upon request. Options Calibration Fiber Optical Source Catalog No The LabBeam Polarization State Analyzer can be upgraded to the LabBeam Mueller Matrix Polarimeter (MMP) at a later date by adding the LabBeam Polarization Stage Generator and control electronics.

7 Digital Polarimeter - LSDP Labnics Digital Polarimeter (LSDP) is single wavelength, high accuracy polarimeter suitable for use in many applications and is especially suited for use in pharmaceutical. New optics featuring a 'no maintenance' yellow LED and interference filter together with a photodiode detector allows reading of samples of up to 3.0 OD. The instrument has both angular and sugar scales (ISS) and can be programmed with user scales as well as industry standard m e t h o d s f o r d i s p l a y i n g concentration and specific rotation directly. When used in the sugar industry, it may also form the central hub of a purity system, providing the m e a s u r e m e n t o f a Saccharimeter. In the 'purity mode' the instrument will calculate and display 'sugar purity' with Brix values being input automatically from a refractometer or via the simple k e y p a d. F o r r a p i d measurements, funnel and flow through cells are available and require the use of specially suited slotted lids. Data handling is in accordance with GLP providing a record of measurement date, time, batch and operator numbers. A calibration record is also available to be displayed or printed. Data handling may also be configured in accordance with the technical requirements of FDA regulation 21CFR Part 11. Operation is very simple by way of four push buttons including scale and compensation selection, zero calibration and the displaying of optical density and temperature. On-screen menus in English, French, Spanish or German are selectable. Temperature compensation can be achieved from a single sensor, which can measure either the temperature within the sample chamber or when placed in the centre-filling arm of the measurement tube, the temperature of the actual sample. The instrument can be checked and calibrated using a quartz control plate by accessing the span facility in the setup menu. If a sample is too dark, the instrument will display an error message. Features: Multiple scales. Temperature display. Optical density display. Temperature compensation. LED/Interference filter. Parallel printer port. RS232 x 2 (refractometer/pc/barcode). Barcode reader. High resolution LCD display. Conforms to USP/EP/BP/JP. Software Features: GLP software (date/time/batch). 21CFR Part 11 audit trail. Calibration audit trail. Purity methods (Sacharimeter). Specific rotation methods. Statistics.

8 Technical Specification: LSDP Specification Angular ISS ( Z) Range -355 to selectable -225 to +225 Reproducibility Accuracy ±0.01 ±0.03 Resolution 0.01/0.001 Light Source LED/Interference filter (589.3nm) Beam Diameter 4 mm Tube Length 20 to 220 mm Reading Time 4-30 seconds (selectable) Temperature 5-40 C Temperature Compensation None, sugar, quartz, user defined Optical Density Range 0.0 to 3.0 OD Interfaces 2 x RS232, parallel printer port Power Supply External V~, Hz. Supplied with instrument Description LSDP digital polarimeter supplied with one centre filling tube (200mm), instruction manual and certificate of conformity. Catalog No Optional Accessories: Items Catalog No. Funnel & flow tube Low volume tube Water-jacketed tube Waterbath Slotted lid Quartz control plate Polarimeter - LMDP The standard polarimeter and sodium lamp outfit has been the primary choice of leading industrial and academic institutions throughout the world, offering practical assessment of optically active materials combined with high accuracy measurement. The instrument body is a 'low weight' component that reduces shipping costs, significantly important where a number of instruments are supplied to one destination, and the sodium lamp has been replaced with a lightweight, low cost LED light source with an interference filter and integral intensity control. It provides the user with one of the highest specification optical measurements of rotation at a fraction of the cost of its predecessor. LMDP polarimeter has angular and (ISS) sugar scales for tubes up to 220mm in length, a vernier drum for accurate readings, and is supplied with one 200mm sample tube. Scale range: 0 to 360 A and -30 Z to +130 Z with accuracy better than ±0.05 A and ±0.1 Z. Special Features: Enclosed dual scale. Micrometer drum. LED light source. Intensity control V~, 50/60Hz. Lightweight. Small footprint.

9 Options for Polarimate Systems The Polarimeter Engine: The Polarimate Polarimeter Engine All standard systems are based around the Polarimate Polarimeter Engine, the fastest and most accurate complete polarization measurement system available. Technical Specification: LMDP Specification Angular ( A) ISS ( Z) Range to +130 Resolution by Micrometer drum Reading by Estimation ±0.02 ±0.05 Scale Division 1 Power Supply 90V/230V, 50/60Hz Light Source LED/Interference Filter (589nm) Description Model with intergral LED light source with angular and sugar scales for tubes up to 220mm in length and with variable half shadow, including one 200mm sample tube Catalog No Accessories: Items Catalog No. Quartz Control Plate approx. 34 A / 100 Z Quartz Control Plate approx. 5 A / 15 Z Quartz Control Plate approx -10 A / -30 Z mm polarimeter tube with bulb to clear bubble from field of view mm polarimeter tube with bulb to clear bubble from field of view Calibrated systems for the visible spectrum, near-infrared and telecom wavelengths. Extremely rugged - Ideal for laboratory or production use. Can be held in any orientation. Not sensitive to slight misalignments or vibration. Variety of mounting options. Tightly-integrated automation solutions available. Turn-key operation. The Polarimate Polarimeter Engine Mounting Fixtures: Several standard mounting fixtures are available to suit the needs of users in a wide range of different industries. Light-weight extruded aluminum frame for standalone operation. Mounts for horizontal operation on a standard optics table. Brackets for vertical mounting on 1.5-inch pillar. A variety of Polarimate mounting fixtures are available for different industries

10 Light Sources: Stabilized Laser Filtered arc-lamp delivered FC-connectorized fiber for through an optical fiber use with telecom wavelengths Every application has a different light-source requirement. Labnics offers several standard solutions, as well as systems that let you use your own light source. Temperature stabilized laser provides longlife at a single wavelength. Xenon Arc-lamp with scanning monochromator for spectral measurements across the visible wavelength range. Connectors and integrated collimator for SMA- or FC-connectorized fibers lets the user supply nearly any light source. LabVision Software Interface: Polarimate ship with the LabVision software interface pre-installed and ready to use. Simple control of the polarimeter hardware Powerful and intuitive data visualization System can be controlled remotely over RS-232 for integration into your automated test setup Polarimeter Optical Source Options 1. Integrated TEC-stabilized laser source 1mmbeam diameter, <1mWoutput power Standard wavelengths: 440, 532, 635, 670, 780, 1310, 1550nm Other beam diameters, wavelengths, and power outputs are available upon request LLCP Catalog No Automated Tip-Tilt Table Option - LLCP-TT Automated, high-speed filed-of-view testing for all polarization optics. Automatically locate and tilt about both fastand slow-axes. Out-of-plane retardance measurements. LCD pre-tilt measurements. LLCP-TT Catalog No LCOS Retro-Reflection Fixture Option - LLCP-RR Directly measure retardance magnitude and orientation in retro-reflection. XY scan table for mapping cell gap variations. Measure retardance vs. voltage characteristics. Advanced data reduction techniques remove the effect of the non-polarizing Beamsplitter used for the measurement. Tip-Tilt table option for the LabCheck Polarimeter LLCP-RR Catalog No LCOS retro-reflection fixture for the LabCheck polarimeter

11 Measuring Fiber-Optic Components and Waveguides Optical Source Options: Labnics-supplied single wavelength laser User-supplied source delivered to the polarimeter via FC-connectorized fiber tunable laser source super-luminescent diode broadband Applications Characterize polarization controllers. Measure PMD and PDL. differential group delay. principal state of polarization Full Mueller matrix measurement allows determination of high-order PMD Depolarization effects PM fiber alignment An FC receptacle and collimator lets you use your existing optical source. The LabCheck is compatible with a wide range of sources, including lasers, TLS, SLD, ASE sources, etc. Free Space Measurements - LLCP-FS Exceptional flexibility for the R&D environments Measure crystals prior to integration into fiber devices Launch a f ee-space beam into a waveguide or fiber device r Using a free-space Polarimate to characterize a waveguide device. The output beam from the polarization state generator has been launched into the DUT, and the output has been collimated for measurement by the polarization state analyzer Fiber-Coupled Measurements - LLCP-FC Adapters are available for directly coupling the Polarimate heads to Fiber-coupled devices FC ports with integrated collimators Using a fiber-coupled LabCheck to characterize a WDM filter 20 LLCP-FS LLCP-FC Catalog No DGD (ps) wavelegnth (nm) Measurement of second-order PMD. In this case the DGD remains nearly constant with wavelength while the PSP's trace out an arc on the Poincaré sphere.

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