The zero order waveplate is designed to give a retardance of zero full waves, plus the desired fraction. Zero order waveplate shows better performance than multiple order waveplates. It has broad bandwidth and a lower sensitivity to temperature and wavelength changes. It should be considered for more critical applications.
Specifications:
Material: Quartz
Dimension Tolerance: +0.0, -0.1
Wavefront Distortion: < λ /8@633nm
Retardation Tolerance: λ /500
Parallelism: <1 arc second
Surface Quality: 20/10 scratch/dig
Clear Aperture: Central 90%
AR Coated: <0.2% @ wavelength
Dayoptics provides standard waveplate wavelengths (nm) listed as below:
| 266 | 355 | 532 | 632.8 | 780 | 808 | 850 | 980 | 1064 | 1310 | 1480 | 1550 |
Note: wavelengths within the range of 200-2300nm are also available upon request.
Zero Order Waveplates-Optically Contacted
Optically Contacted
AR Coated, R<0.2%
High Damage Threshold
Better Temperature Bandwidth
Wide Wavelength Bandwidth
| Quarter Waveplates P/N# | Half Waveplates P/N# | Diameter(mm) | Unit price |
|---|---|---|---|
| WPO210Q | WPO210H | 10.0 | $118 |
| WPO212Q | WPO212H | 12.7 | $128 |
| WPO215Q | WPO215H | 15.0 | $138 |
| WPO220Q | WPO220H | 20.0 | $148 |
| WPO225Q | WPO225H | 25.4 | $168 |
| WPO230Q | WPO230H | 30.0 | $218 |
Zero Order Waveplates-Air-spaced
Double Retardation Plates
AR Coated, R<0.2% and Mounted
High Damage Threshold
Better Temperature Bandwidth
Wide Wavelength Bandwidth
| Quarter Waveplates P/N# | Half Waveplates P/N# | Mount Diameter(mm) | Aperture(mm) | Thickness(mm) | Unit price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WPA210Q | WPA210H | 25.4 | 10.0 | 8.0 | $128 |
| WPA212Q | WPA212H | 25.4 | 12.7 | 8.0 | $138 |
| WPA215Q | WPA215H | 25.4 | 15.0 | 8.0 | $148 |
| WPA220Q | WPA220H | 30.0 | 20.0 | 8.0 | $178 |
| WPA225Q | WPA225H | 30.0 | 25.4 | 8.0 | $198 |
Zero Order Waveplates-Cemented by Epoxy
This type of zero order waveplate is constructed of two multiple order waveplate with their axes crossed.Thus,the effect of the first plate is canceled by the second,except for the residual difference between them.
| Quarter Waveplates P/N# | Half Waveplates P/N# | Diameter(mm) | Unit price |
|---|---|---|---|
| WPC210Q | WPC210H | 10.0 | $98 |
| WPC212Q | WPC212H | 12.7 | $108 |
| WPC215Q | WPC215H | 15.0 | $118 |
| WPC220Q | WPC220H | 20.0 | $128 |
| WPC225Q | WPC225H | 25.4 | $148 |
| WPC230Q | WPC230H | 30.0 | $188 |