Laser Polarization: Learn Why Polarizers are Used

pori moni · Jun 15, 2015

Hi,
if the laser emits polarized light, then why we use polarizer infront of laser?

blue_leaf77 · Jun 15, 2015

Can you mention specific application? As far as my experience with laser is concerned, we never really use a linear polarizer in front of a laser with already good linear polarization quality as that will only reduce the intensity due to absorption and reflection.

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