Cemented Zero-Order Waveplate
A waveplate, also known as a phase retarder, creates a phase shift between two orthogonal polarization components of the passing light beam and can be used to adjust the polarization state of the beam..
Product Description
A waveplate, also known as a phase retarder, creates a phase shift between two orthogonal polarization components of the passing light beam and can be used to adjust the polarization state of the beam. When ordering a waveplate, please specify the wavelength, phase retardation, aperture, and type (zero-order or multi-order). Waveplates can be mounted in metal holders per customer requirements. We offer most standard wavelengths and can also customize waveplates for special phases and wavelengths. Common waveplates are made of quartz crystal, mainly half-waveplates (λ/2) and quarter-waveplates (λ/4).
| Waveplate Type | Model | (λ/100 Bandwidth) λ/4 @532 nm |
Acceptance Angle | Diagram | Damage Threshold |
| Zero-Order Waveplate | WPC (Cemented) |
19.22 nm (ΔT=0.0145 mm) | Low |  |
~10 MW/cm² |
| WPO (Cemented) |
19.22 nm (ΔT=0.0145 mm) | Low | ~200 MW/cm² | ||
| WPA (Air-Spaced) |
19.22 nm (ΔT=0.0145 mm) | Low | ~500 MW/cm² |