6.1: Photostability of Polymeric Cartesian Polarizing Beam Splitters

Polymeric Cartesian Polarizing Beam Splitters provide significant cost and performance advantages for LCOS RPTV engines. This paper describes work to demonstrate photo-stability in these components. Film resins and adhesives both affect photostability, and must be selected carefully. Care must also be taken in constructing the tests and interpreting results.