Description
Tower Optical's 10mm Zero Order Waveplates are meticulously crafted to provide exceptional performance for demanding optical applications. These waveplates are constructed using high-quality Crystal Quartz, ensuring superior laser quality and durability. The design features an air-spaced configuration with a stainless steel spacer, which enhances thermal stability and power handling capabilities compared to contacted or cemented waveplates. This construction also minimizes the risk of failure, as there are no bonded surfaces that could potentially separate over time.
One of the standout characteristics of these waveplates is their reduced sensitivity to temperature variations, making them ideal for environments where thermal fluctuations are a concern. The angular alignment of the waveplates is highly precise, contributing to their overall reliability and performance. Each waveplate is anti-reflective (AR) coated on both sides, significantly reducing surface reflections and enhancing transmission efficiency. This AR coating ensures that the waveplates maintain a high level of optical clarity and performance across a wide range of wavelengths.
Available in both mounted and unmounted configurations, Tower Optical's waveplates offer flexibility to suit various mounting requirements. The mounted versions come in anodized aluminum rings with diameters of 12.7mm or 25.4mm, providing a robust and stable platform for integration into optical systems. The unmounted waveplates have a diameter of 10mm, allowing for easy customization and adaptation to specific needs. With standard retardations of ½ or ¼ wave, these waveplates are versatile and can be tailored to meet the precise demands of your optical setup.
Tower Optical also offers the unique capability to supply these waveplates at wavelengths within a range of 10–20nm from the standard options, accommodating specialized applications. For those requiring even more specific wavelength solutions, custom orders are available. This flexibility, combined with the high-performance specifications and laser quality of the Crystal Quartz material, makes Tower Optical's 10mm Zero Order Waveplates a priceless addition to any advanced optical system.
Zero Order Waveplate 10mm-Z-L/2-308nm
Specifications
| Waveplate Type: | Zero Order |
|---|---|
| Material: | Quartz |
| Mounting: | Mounted, Unmounted |
| Shape: | Round |
| Size: | 10 mm |
| Center Wavelength: | 308 nm |
| Retardation: | Lambda/2 |
| Retardation Accuracy: | +/- Lambda/200 |
| Wavefront Distortion: | <= Lambda/10 |
| Surface Quality (Scratch-Dig): | 10-5 |
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Features
- High-Performance Crystal Quartz Retarder: Provides superior performance with a clear aperture of 8mm.
- Zero Order Capability: Features air-spaced design with a stainless steel spacer for enhanced thermal stability and power handling.
- Temperature Stability: Less sensitive to temperature variations compared to multi-order waveplates.
- Accurate Angular Alignment: Ensures precise alignment for optimal performance.
- AR Coated: Anti-reflective coating on both sides with R<0.25% per surface.
- Laser Quality Material: Made from high-quality Crystal Quartz for laser applications.
- Wide Wavelength Range: Available wavelengths from 237nm to 2021nm, with custom options available.
- Retardation Options: Standard retardations of ½ or ¼ wave.
- Mounting Options: Available unmounted with a 10mm diameter or mounted in 12.7mm or 25.4mm anodized aluminum rings.
- High Damage Threshold: Withstands 1 kW/cm²-CW and 3.5 J/cm² @10 ns.
- Precision Specifications: Wavefront distortion of λ/10 @ 632.8nm and surface quality of 10-5 Scratch/Dig.
- Customizable: Custom wavelengths and specifications available upon request.
Applications
- Laser Systems: Enhance the performance of laser systems by providing precise retardation and high thermal stability.
- Optical Instrumentation: Use in optical instruments requiring accurate phase retardation and minimal wavefront distortion.
- Polarization Control: Ideal for applications needing precise polarization control due to their high-quality Crystal Quartz construction.
- Scientific Research: Suitable for research applications where high precision and reliability are critical.
- Telecommunications: Implement in telecommunications equipment for managing light polarization over a wide range of wavelengths.
- Medical Devices: Use in medical imaging and diagnostic equipment that requires stable and precise optical components.
- Custom Optical Systems: Perfect for custom optical systems where specific wavelength and retardation are required.
- High-Power Laser Applications: Suitable for high-power laser applications due to their high damage threshold and thermal stability.
Frequently Asked Questions
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