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Description

The OPTOMAN QWP-AS-ZO-515-25.4-AR1018-AR1018 is a premium zero-order air-spaced quarter waveplate engineered for precise polarization control at 515 nm. Manufactured from high-quality crystalline quartz, it delivers exceptional retardation accuracy, excellent transmitted wavefront quality, and outstanding beam stability for demanding ultrafast and high-power laser applications. Its ion beam sputtered (IBS) anti-reflection coatings minimize surface reflections to below 0.1% per surface, improving optical throughput while maximizing laser damage resistance.

The robust 25.4 mm mounted design provides long-term environmental stability without the stress-induced effects associated with cemented waveplates, making it an excellent choice for scientific research, industrial laser systems, nonlinear optics, and precision photonics applications.

QWP-AS-ZO-515-25.4-AR1018-AR1018 Zero-Order Air-Spaced Quarter Waveplate 515 nm

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Specifications

Waveplate Type (Retardation Order): Zero Order
Material: Crystalline Quartz
Mounting: Mounted
Shape: Round
Size (Largest Dimension): 17 mm
Design Wavelength: 515 nm
Surface Quality (Scratch-Dig): 20-10
Retardation: Lambda/4
Retardation Tolerance: +/- Lambda/300
Transmitted Wavefront Distortion (TWD): <= Lambda/10
Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): QWP-AS-ZO-515-25.4-AR1018-AR1018
FindLight SKU: FL-24702

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Features

  • Manufacturer Part Number: QWP-AS-ZO-515.25.4-AR1018-AR1018
  • Zero-order air-spaced crystalline quartz construction for superior polarization accuracy
  • Designed specifically for 515 nm laser wavelength
  • Quarter-wave (λ/4) retardation with ±λ/300 retardance tolerance
  • Premium IBS anti-reflection coatings with R <0.1% per surface
  • High transmitted wavefront quality of <λ/10 at 633 nm
  • Surface quality of 20-10 scratch-dig
  • Beam deviation below 10 arcsec
  • Clear aperture greater than 17 mm
  • Black anodized Ø25.4 mm precision mount with fast-axis markings
  • High laser damage threshold suitable for ultrafast laser systems and demanding industrial environments

Applications

  • Ultrafast femtosecond and picosecond laser systems
  • Polarization conversion between linear and circular polarization
  • High-power 515 nm laser beam conditioning
  • Nonlinear frequency conversion and harmonic generation
  • Laser micromachining and precision materials processing
  • Optical isolators and polarization-sensitive instruments
  • Scientific spectroscopy and interferometry
  • Quantum optics and photonics research
  • Industrial laser manufacturing systems
  • Advanced laboratory optical setups

Export & Trade Information

ECCN: EAR99
HTS Code: 9001.90.9000
Estimated US Tariff: 10%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of the QWP-AS-ZO-515.25.4-AR1018-AR1018 quarter waveplate?
This waveplate introduces a precise quarter-wave (λ/4) phase shift between orthogonal polarization components, enabling efficient conversion between linearly polarized and circularly polarized light at the design wavelength of 515 nm.
Why is an air-spaced zero-order design beneficial?
An air-spaced zero-order construction offers greater thermal stability, reduced sensitivity to temperature changes, improved retardation accuracy, and eliminates adhesive-related aging or stress that can affect bonded waveplates.
What advantages do IBS anti-reflection coatings provide?
Ion Beam Sputtered (IBS) coatings deliver extremely low residual reflectance, excellent environmental durability, superior coating density, and high laser damage resistance, making them ideal for demanding ultrafast and high-power laser applications.
Can this waveplate be used with ultrafast laser systems?
Yes. Its crystalline quartz substrate, precision retardation, excellent transmitted wavefront, and high laser damage threshold make it well suited for femtosecond and picosecond laser systems operating at 515 nm.
Which applications benefit most from this optical component?
The waveplate is widely used in polarization control, nonlinear optics, laser micromachining, harmonic generation, optical instrumentation, quantum optics experiments, spectroscopy, and industrial laser processing systems where precise polarization management is essential.

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