UV Glan-Thompson Prism Polarizers

In Glan-Thompson polarizers, the two calcite crystals are cemented together with optical cement with transmission in the UV (such as Sylgard by Dow Corning Corp.). The cement may slightly absorb radiation at high power levels and may cause it to heat up and release substances that reduce the transmission of the polarizer. Two aperture sizes are available: 10 x 10 mm (100 mm² view area) and 14 x 14 mm (196 mm² view area).