High Precision Zero Order Waveplates

Zero order waveplate are constructed of two multiple order waveplates which is designed to give a retardance of zero full waves, plus the desired fraction.

1. Zero Order Waveplates-Cemented by Epoxy

2. Zero Order Waveplates-Optically Contacted

3. Zero Order Waveplates-Air-spaced



High Precision Zero Order Waveplates


Zero order waveplates are constructed of two multiple order waveplates with their axes crossed, thus the effect of the first plate is cancelled by the second, except for the residual difference between them. The two multiple order waveplates can be glued together or optically contact.


Zero order waveplates are much less susceptible to wavelength changes, can be up to 2% above or below the design wavelength with little effect on retardation. The waveplates should be considered for more critical application. 


Damage threshold is about 100MW/cm2.


There are three contact way.

1. Cemented by Epoxy (AR Coated, R<0.2%, Better Temperature Bandwidth 
2. Optical Contacted (AR Coated,R<0.2%, High Damage Threshold, Better Temperature )
3. Air-spaced (AR Coated,R<0.2% and Mounted, High Damage Threshold, Broad Temperature Bandwidth)


Specifications:
Type: Half Waveplates    Quarter Waveplates
Material: Crystal Quartz
Dimension Tolerance: +0.0, -0.1mm
Surface quality: 20-10
Clear Aperture: >90%
Wavefront Distortion: λ/8@632.8nm
Parallelism: 2 arc sec
Retardation tolerance: λ/100,  λ/200,  λ/300,  λ/400,  λ/500 for different wavelength
Coating: AR/AR coating ,R<0.2% at central wavelength
Standard wavelengt: 266nm, 355nm,532nm, 632.8nm, 780nm,808nm, 
850nm, 980nm,1064nm, 1310nm, 1480nm, 1550nm


Zero Order WaveplatesHalf Waveplates Zero Order Waveplates

Typical Sizes:
Size(mm) Size(mm)
Φ 5.0 Φ20.0
Φ10.0 Φ25.4
Φ12.7 Φ30.0
Φ15.0 Φ38.1


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