Waveplate-Fzoptics

Waveplate

Waveplate (retardation plate) is a birefringent optical component made from quartz crystal. It introduces a precise phase difference between two orthogonal polarization components of incident light, widely used for polarization state modulation.

Specifications

• Precise phase retardation

• Low wavefront distortion

• Stable optical performance

• Multiple retardation types (1/4λ, 1/2λ, zero-order)

• Custom wavelength available

Commonly used in laser systems, polarization modulation, optical measurement and interferometry.

• Optical Component: Waveplate

• Substrate: Quartz Crystal

• Wavelength Range: 400 nm – 2200 nm

• Surface Quality: 40-20 Scratch-Dig

• Surface Figure: λ/4

• Thickness Tolerance: ±0.1 mm

• Diameter Tolerance: +0.0 / -0.1 mm

• Clear Aperture: >90% of diameter

• Coating Options: Uncoated / Broadband AR

• Size Range: 3 mm – 25 mm