eo_logo
 
Product added to cart

Knowledge Center/ Glossary/ Extinction Ratio

Extinction Ratio

The relationship between the intensity of incident light to intensity of transmitted light passing through an optic.  It is used to categorize a polarizer or laser's ability to pass a given polarization state relative to another.

See also Polarization

Was this content useful to you?
 
Sales & Expert Advice
 
or view regional numbers
 LIVE CHAT
Easy-to-Use
QUOTE TOOL
enter stock numbers to begin
Sign-up Today // industry trends, new products, discounts, and technical content Sign-up Now
About Us Company Executive Team Tradeshows Regional Offices Careers Press Releases Case Studies Compliance TECHSPEC® Brand Partnerships Contact Us
Customer Care Shipping Returns FAQs Give Feedback Manufacturing Services Precision Optics Optical Filters Laser Optics Imaging Optics Defense Optics
Discounts & Programs All Discount Programs Vision Integration Partners Volume Discount Services Educational Discount Program Educational Award Discounted Products Edmund Scientific Outreach E-procurement Platforms
Catalogs All Catalogs Digital Catalogs Catalog Unsubscribe We are Hiring! Apply Now

Copyright 2023, Edmund Optics India Private Limited, #267, Greystone Building, Second Floor, 6th Cross Rd, Binnamangala, Stage 1, Indiranagar, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India 560038

Privacy Policy | Cookie Policy | Terms & Conditions | Accessibility
California Consumer Privacy Acts (CCPA): Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information
California Transparency in Supply Chains Act

ISO Logo PJR Logo itar Logo Secure Trust Logo Women Owned Business