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Precision Zero Order Waveplates (Retarders)

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  • λ/4 and λ/2 Retardance
  • Excellent Angular Field of View
  • Birefringent Polymer Stack
  • High Damage Threshold of 500 W/cm2

Common Specifications

Clear Aperture CA (mm):
10.16
Diameter (mm):
25.40
Thickness Tolerance (mm):
±0.508
Dimensional Tolerance (mm):
±0.127
Construction:
Birefringent Polymer Stack
Substrate:
Polymer Film on N-BK7
Reflection (%):
0.5
Surface Quality:
40-20
Transmitted Wavefront, RMS:
≤λ/5 @ 632.8nm
Retardance Tolerance:
λ/350
Damage Threshold, By Design:
500 W/cm2
Retardance Order:
0
Mount Thickness (mm):
6.35
Operating Temperature (°C):
-20 to +50

Products

 Retardance  DWL (nm) CA (mm) Dia. (mm)  Type   Surface Quality   Compare   Stock Number   Price  Buy
λ/4 488 10.16 25.40 Polymer Waveplate 40-20
λ/2 488 10.16 25.40 Polymer Waveplate 40-20
λ/4 532 10.16 25.40 Polymer Waveplate 40-20
λ/2 532 10.16 25.40 Polymer Waveplate 40-20
λ/4 632.8 10.16 25.40 Polymer Waveplate 40-20
λ/2 632.8 10.16 25.40 Polymer Waveplate 40-20
λ/4 670 10.16 25.40 Polymer Waveplate 40-20
λ/2 670 10.16 25.40 Polymer Waveplate 40-20
λ/4 780 10.16 25.40 Polymer Waveplate 40-20
λ/2 780 10.16 25.40 Polymer Waveplate 40-20
λ/4 800 10.16 25.40 Polymer Waveplate 40-20
λ/2 800 10.16 25.40 Polymer Waveplate 40-20
λ/4 830 10.16 25.40 Polymer Waveplate 40-20
λ/2 830 10.16 25.40 Polymer Waveplate 40-20
λ/4 1064 10.16 25.40 Polymer Waveplate 40-20
λ/2 1064 10.16 25.40 Polymer Waveplate 40-20
λ/4 1550 10.16 25.40 Polymer Waveplate 40-20
λ/2 1550 10.16 25.40 Polymer Waveplate 40-20

Product Details

Precision Zero Order Waveplates (Retarders) feature carefully aligned birefringent polymer sheets laminated between two precision N-BK7 windows, and are available in standard λ/4 and λ/2 options for common visible and NIR wavelengths. These polymer waveplates (retarders) offer excellent angular field of view because they are true zero-order retarders. Also, they will experience less than 1% retardance change over a ±10° angle of incidence. Each Precision Zero Order Waveplates (Retarders) is mounted in a metal ring with the fast axis clearly marked.

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