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Optica, Optics Express, 16(30), p. 29735, 2022

DOI: 10.1364/oe.463215

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Multilayer beamsplitter polarizers for key UV-FUV spectral lines of solar polarimetry

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Abstract

Multilayer beamsplitter polarizers have been developed for improved solar polarimetry at key spectral lines. The advantage of beamsplitter polarizers is that a single device separates s from p polarization; this helps minimize attenuation and enables a more compact and lighter polarimeter, which is important for space instruments. Polarizers based on Al/AlF3 multilayers were prepared for both C IV (155 nm) and Mg II (280 nm) lines, and based on Al/MgF2 multilayers for H Lyman α line (121.6 nm). Polarizers were designed to mainly reflect (transmit) s (p) polarization. Beamsplitter performance and throughput are shown to compare advantageously with polarizers in the literature. Beamsplitter polarizers kept a valuable performance after several years of ageing.