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    A novel liquid crystal Lyot filter provides switchable laser protection. This compact system effectively rejects specific laser wavelengths, offering tunable protection across the visible spectrum with rapid response times.

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    • Optics and Photonics
    • Materials Science

    Background:

    • Laser safety is crucial in various scientific and industrial applications.
    • Existing laser protection systems can be bulky or lack tunability.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To demonstrate a liquid crystal Lyot filter as a compact and switchable laser protection system.
    • To evaluate the performance characteristics of this novel protection system.

    Main Methods:

    • Utilized a liquid crystal Lyot filter for laser wavelength rejection.
    • Characterized the system's transmission in both OFF (wavelength-independent) and ON (wavelength-selective rejection) states.
    • Measured the response time and rejection tuning range.

    Main Results:

    • The system demonstrated switchable laser protection, rejecting selected wavelengths.
    • Response times were measured below 110 ms, with potential for <5 ms switching.
    • A rejection tuning range from 480 to 640 nm was achieved, with potential for broader spectral operation.
    • Transmission at rejected wavelengths was limited by polarizer extinction ratio.

    Conclusions:

    • Liquid crystal Lyot filters offer a viable solution for simple, compact, and switchable laser protection.
    • The system provides tunable wavelength rejection and rapid response times.
    • Potential exists for extending operation beyond the visible spectrum for versatile laser safety applications.