CPL Detector Comparison (IMAGE) Vanderbilt University Caption The circularly polarized light detector on a chip, on the left, performs the same function as the conventional, optically based detector on the right. Credit Anne Rayner, Vanderbilt University Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.