precision-zero-order-waveplates

Polymer Zero-Order Half-Wave Plates

Specifications

Technical Specs

Retardation
λ/2
Retardation Accuracy
±λ/350
Material
Grade A N-BK7
Housing
Black anodized aluminum
Acceptance Angle
±9°
Transmitted Beam Deviation
≤1 arc min
Wavefront Distortion
≤λ/5 at 632.8 nm over the full aperture
Damage Threshold
500 W/cm² CW
Pulse Damage Threshold
0.5 J/cm² with 10 nsec pulses, @ 1064 nm
0.3 J/cm² with 10 nsec pulses @ 532 nm

Reflectivity per Surface
<0.5%
Antireflection Coating
Broadband, multilayer coating
Surface Quality
40-20 scratch-dig
Diameter Tolerance
±0.13 mm
Operating Temperature Range
-20 to 50°C
Cleaning
How to Clean Optics

Retardation
λ/2
Retardation Accuracy
±λ/350
Material
Grade A N-BK7
Housing
Black anodized aluminum
Acceptance Angle
±9°
Transmitted Beam Deviation
≤1 arc min
Wavefront Distortion
≤λ/5 at 632.8 nm over the full aperture
Damage Threshold
500 W/cm² CW
Pulse Damage Threshold
0.5 J/cm² with 10 nsec pulses, @ 1064 nm
0.3 J/cm² with 10 nsec pulses @ 532 nm

Reflectivity per Surface
<0.5%
Antireflection Coating
Broadband, multilayer coating
Surface Quality
40-20 scratch-dig
Diameter Tolerance
±0.13 mm
Operating Temperature Range
-20 to 50°C
Cleaning
How to Clean Optics

Resources & Downloads

Technical Notes

Polarization Control with Optics

Tutorials

Introduction to Waveplates