LinearRetarder

class hcipy.optics.LinearRetarder(phase_retardation, fast_axis_orientation)

Bases: hcipy.optics.polarization.PhaseRetarder

A general linear retarder.

Parameters

phase_retardationscalar or Field

The relative phase retardation induced between the fast and slow axis.

fast_axis_orientationscalar or Field

The angle of the fast axis with respect to the x-axis in radians.