Chelix has invented a revolutionary technology for fabricating one-component narrow or broadband, thin circular polarizers. These non-absorptive polarizers are made of liquid crystal polymers that self-align into a helical configuration. The materials reflect light whose polarization matches the sense of the helical configuration and transmit light with a complimentary polarization.

The films can be engineered to reflect light in any portion of the spectrum from near ultraviolet to near infrared, creating high-performance optical components that have good contrast ratios, transmittance and polarization. Since Chelix has developed the capability of adjusting the center wavelength and broadening the bandwidth, these features can be customized for specific use.