title: Paper terahertz wave plates.
abstract: We present a low-cost terahertz wave plate based on form birefringence fabricated using ordinary paper. Measurements of the transfer function of the wave plate between polarizers closely agree with predictions based on the measured complex indices of refraction of the effective medium. For the design frequency, the dependence on wave plate angle also agrees with theory.
authors.affiliation: Fachbereich Physik, Philipps Universität Marburg, Renthof 5, Marburg, Germany. benedikt.scherger@physik.uni-marburg.de
authors.forename: Benedikt
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Scherger
authors.forename: Maik
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Scheller
authors.forename: Nico
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Vieweg
authors.forename: Steven T
authors.initials: ST
authors.lastname: Cundiff
authors.forename: Martin
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Koch
mesh_terms: D003198:Computer Simulation; D017076:Computer-Aided Design; D004867:Equipment Design; D019544:Equipment Failure Analysis; D008027:Light; D008962:Models, Theoretical; D055096:Optical Devices; D010209:Paper; D012031:Refractometry / Q000295:instrumentation*; D012542:Scattering, Radiation; D055053:Terahertz Radiation