If I have a retarder, where do I put it?
Please no technical notes about optics or wave plates. I'm just trying to understand how to use a retarder.
Thanks,\
Mary
confused about retarders
Re: confused about retarders
Somewhere between the polarizer and analyser.
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Re: confused about retarders
I think it goes between the specimen and the analyser. On my BX50 it sits under the analyser and may be slid in/out.
John B
Re: confused about retarders
By design yes but you get the same effect if you put it between the polarizer and specimen.
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Re: confused about retarders
Some setups put it right above the polarizer, some right below the analyzer.
Re: confused about retarders
Thanks to you all.
So many articles and posts that mention retarders do not have a clear explanation for beginners. I truly appreciate your quick and simple responses.
Mary
So many articles and posts that mention retarders do not have a clear explanation for beginners. I truly appreciate your quick and simple responses.
Mary