Mounted Waveplate
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since 2025
Description
A wave plate, also known as a phase retarder, is an optical device made from birefringent materials like quartz or mica. It manipulates the polarization state of light by introducing a precise phase difference between the two orthogonal polarization components as light passes through. Depending on the desired phase retardation, wave plates are classified into quarter-wave plates, half-wave plates, and zero-order wave plates, each designed to control the polarization rotation and phase shift of light beams accurately.
Mounted Waveplate
Specifications |
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| Waveplate Type: | Zero Order, Multiple Order, Achromatic |
| Material: | Quartz |
| Mounting: | Mounted |
| Shape: | Round |
| Size: | Not Specified |
| Center Wavelength: | Not Specified |
| Retardation: | Not Specified |
| Retardation Accuracy: | +/- Lambda/300 |
| Wavefront Distortion: | <= Lambda/8 |
| Surface Quality (Scratch-Dig): | 20-10 |
Features
Wave plates play a crucial role in numerous optical systems. In laser processing, they assist in optimizing laser beam polarization for improved cutting, welding, and material ablation efficiency. In optical microscopy, wave plates enhance imaging contrast by precisely adjusting light polarization, enabling detailed observation of birefringent samples. They are also essential in optical communication systems, where they help modulate and control the polarization of optical signals, reducing signal loss and interference. Additionally, wave plates find extensive use in scientific research, such as in spectroscopy and interferometry, for polarization analysis and phase manipulation.
Applications
Wave plates offer several distinctive features. Their high precision in phase retardation ensures consistent and accurate polarization control, vital for demanding optical applications. They exhibit excellent optical homogeneity and low absorption, minimizing light energy loss and maintaining beam quality. Made from durable birefringent materials, wave plates have stable performance across a wide range of temperatures and environmental conditions. Moreover, they come in various sizes and wavelength specifications, providing flexibility to adapt to different optical setups and wavelength requirements, making them indispensable components in modern optical technologies.