Description
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 retardance of less than 1λ.
Effective Zero Order (ZO) Waveplate construction involves construction of two multi-order waveplates.
Zero Order Waveplates - True Zero Order (TZO) and Effective Zero Order (ZO) - Alien Photonics
Specifications
Waveplate Type: | Zero Order |
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Material: | Quartz and MgF2, MgF2, Quartz |
Mounting: | Mounted, Unmounted |
Shape: | Round, Custom |
Size: | 7 mm |
Center Wavelength: | 266 nm |
Retardation: | Lambda/2, Lambda/4, Lambda, Other |
Retardation Accuracy: | +/- Lambda/500, +/- Lambda/400, +/- Lambda/300, +/- Lambda/200, +/- Lambda/100, +/- Lambda/50, +/- Lambda/20, Custom |
Wavefront Distortion: | <= Lambda/10, <= Lambda/8, <= Lambda/6, <= Lambda/4, <= Lambda/2 |
Surface Quality (Scratch-Dig): | 10-5, 20-10, 40-20, 60-40, 80-50 |
Features
- High temperature stability
- Low wavelength
- Low angle sensitivity
Applications
- Half-wave plate (HWP, λ/2) - rotate polarization
- Quarter-wave plate (QWP, λ/4) - converts polarization between linear and circular polarization
Frequently Asked Questions
What is typical price of Zero Order (ZO) waveplates ?
From 120-150 EUR/pc for small batches. Price may vary based on several factors (batch size, required quality, mounting etc.)
What is typical delivery time of Zero Order waveplate?
We ship stock zero order waveplates in about 1-3 days. If Alien Photonics needs to produce the waveplates, it could take up to 4-6 weeks depending on complexity.
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