Zero Order Waveplate
Description
A waveplate or retarder is an optical device that alters the polarization state of a light wave travelling through it. Two common types of waveplates are the half wave plate and the quater wave waveplate.
Waveplates are constructed out of a birefringent material, such as quartz, for which the index of refraction is different for different orientations of light passing through it.
The beavior of a waveplate depends on the thickness of the crystal, the wavelength of the light and the variation of the index of refraction.
Zero Order Waveplate
Specifications |
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| Waveplate Type: | Zero Order |
| Material: | Quartz |
| Mounting: | Mounted |
| Shape: | Custom |
| Size: | 12.7 mm |
| Center Wavelength: | 1064 nm |
| Retardation: | Lambda/2 |
| Retardation Accuracy: | +/- Lambda/300 |
| Wavefront Distortion: | <= Lambda/8 |
| Surface Quality (Scratch-Dig): | 20-10 |
Applications
Laser optics
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Frequently Asked Questions
A waveplate or retarder is an optical device that alters the polarization state of a light wave travelling through it.
The common types of waveplates are the half wave plate and the quarter wave waveplate.
Waveplates are constructed out of a birefringent material, such as quartz, for which the index of refraction is different for different orientations of light passing through it.
The important parameters to know when ordering waveplates are the wavelength, the retardance (half waveplate, quarter waveplate, or some special type), and the order (low order, zero order, or some specific type).
Zero order waveplates have a more broad wavelength and temperature and angle bandwidth compared to low order waveplates. True zero order and air spaced and optical contacted type have a large damage threshold, but they are more difficult to produce. Cemented type has a low damage threshold.