Waveplates (Retardation Accuracy: +/- Lambda/300)

High Precision Achromatic Waveplate for Advanced Optical Applications

A waveplate is an optical device that alters the polarization state of light by introducing a phase shift between its orthogonal polarization components. Made from birefringent materials such as quartz, waveplates ...

Meadowlark Optics Precision Waveplate

Meadowlark Optics specializes in precision polymer retarders for the visible to near infrared region. Our Precision Retarders have the highest optical quality and tightest retardance tolerance of all polymer ...

Custom Optical Waveplates for Phase Retardation and Polarization Control

Sinoptix offers high-precision custom optical waveplates, ideal for applications requiring phase retardation and polarization modification. Manufactured from premium materials such as N-BK7, HK9L, or quartz ...

Zero Order Waveplates - True Zero Order (TZO) and Effective Zero Order (ZO) - Alien Photonics

Zero Order Waveplates. Half and quarter single-plate waveplates rotate or convert polarization.  True Zero Order (ZO) Waveplate is single plate (if too thin can be bonded or glued to base) of true ...

Single Plate High Power Waveplate

Union Optic can offer single plate high power waveplate now, due to our unique technology, we can make thickness down to 20 microns. Thanks to her high damage threshold, single plate high power waveplate is normally ...

Crystal Quartz Half and Quarter Waveplates for Polarization Control

Waveplate is an optic in which the polished faces contain the optical axis. All light incidents normal to the surface are composed of components polarized parallel and perpendicular to the axis. In such a device, ...

High-Precision Quartz Waveplates for Polarization Control

Photonchina specializes in the production of high-quality waveplates, essential optical components that transform the polarization state of light. These precision-crafted optics exhibit polished surfaces that ...

Photonchina Quartz Waveplates: Half and Quarter Wave Retarders

Photonchina presents its expertly crafted waveplates, a crucial optical component designed to manipulate the polarization state of light without any attenuation, deviation, or displacement of the beam. These ...

Low Order Waveplate

Experience unparalleled precision and reliability with our expertly crafted quartz waveplates. Designed for advanced optical applications, these waveplates are meticulously manufactured to ensure exceptional ...

Telecom Waveplate

Compared with cemented true zero order waveplate, telecom waveplate is only one quartz plate, it is mainly used in fiber communication. Telecom waveplates are thin & compact waveplates specifically designed to ...

True Zero Order Waveplate

The thickness of a true zero order quartz plate is very thin, it is very easily damaged. In order to solve this problem, we can cement the thin quartz plate on a BK7 substrate to increase the strength. Standard ...

Air Spaced Zero Order Waveplate

Air spaced zero order waveplate is constructed by two quartz plates installed in a mount, to form a air gap between the two quartz plates. The difference in thickness between the two plates determines the ...

Optically Contacted Zero Order Waveplate

Optically Contacted zero order waveplate is constructed by two quartz plates with their fast axis crossed, the two plates are constructed by optically contacted method, the optical path is epoxy free. The difference ...

Cemented Zero Order Waveplate

Cemented zero order waveplate is constructed by two quartz plates with their fast axis crossed, the two plates are cemented by UV epoxy. The difference in thickness between the two plates determines the retardance. ...