CIRCULAR DICHROISM METER BASED ON POLARIZATION DIFFRACTIVE WAVEPLATE

Abstract

Circular dichroism (CD) is an important parameter, characterizing optically active medium. The devices for CD measurements presented on today market measures CD in wide spectral range. The high-precision standard optics, electronics and optomechanics are used in these devices, and data processing requires the application of a complex mathematical apparatus. These devices are quite expensive, have large dimensions, require specially trained staff, and measurement duration is tens of minutes. In this work we present a device for CD measurement on only one wavelength, the key element of which is polarization diffractive waveplate, the optical element of new generation. Device has a number of advantages: easy to use, compact, working in real time, and low cost. These advantages make it ideal for educational programs.