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Achromatic Waveplates (Retarders)

Achromatic Waveplates (Retarders)

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  • Multiple Wavelength Ranges Available
  • Flat Response Over Each Broad Spectral Range
  • λ/4 and λ/2 Retardance
  • Mounted in Black Anodized Aluminum Housing

Achromatic Waveplates (Retarders) provide a constant phase shift independent of the wavelength of light that is used. This wavelength independence is achieved by using two different birefringent crystalline materials. The relative shifts in retardation over the wavelength range are balanced between the two materials used. Achromatic Waveplates (Retarders), with their flat response, are ideal for use with tunable lasers, multiple laser line systems, and other broad-spectrum sources. 

Common Specifications

Dimensional Tolerance (mm):
+0/-0.25
Construction:
Crystalline
Housing Tolerance (mm):
+0/-0.25
Substrate:
Crystal Quartz and MgF2

Products

 Retardance   Wavelength Range (nm)  CA (mm) Dia. (mm)  Type   Surface Quality   Compare   Stock Number   Price  Buy
λ/4 465 - 610 11.5 25.40 Achromatic Waveplate 20-10
λ/2 465 - 610 11.5 25.40 Achromatic Waveplate 20-10
λ/4 610 - 850 11.5 25.40 Achromatic Waveplate 20-10
λ/2 610 - 850 11.5 25.40 Achromatic Waveplate 20-10
λ/4 700 - 1000 11.5 25.40 Achromatic Waveplate 20-10
λ/2 700 - 1000 11.5 25.40 Achromatic Waveplate 20-10
λ/4 1200 - 1650 11.5 25.40 Achromatic Waveplate 20-10
λ/2 1200 - 1650 11.5 25.40 Achromatic Waveplate 20-10
λ/4 465 - 610 23 30.00 Achromatic Waveplate 20-10
λ/2 465 - 610 23 30.00 Achromatic Waveplate 20-10
λ/4 610 - 850 23 30.00 Achromatic Waveplate 20-10
λ/2 610 - 850 23 30.00 Achromatic Waveplate 20-10
λ/4 700 - 1000 23 30.00 Achromatic Waveplate 20-10
λ/2 700 - 1000 23 30.00 Achromatic Waveplate 20-10
λ/4 1200 - 1650 23 30.00 Achromatic Waveplate 20-10
λ/2 1200 - 1650 23 30.00 Achromatic Waveplate 20-10
λ/4 340 - 560 >8.0 12.70 Achromatic Waveplate 40-20
λ/2 340 - 560 >8.0 12.70 Achromatic Waveplate 40-20
λ/4 340 - 560 >20.0 25.40 Achromatic Waveplate 40-20
λ/2 340 - 560 >20.0 25.40 Achromatic Waveplate 40-20
λ/4 340 - 560 >27.0 50.80 Achromatic Waveplate 40-20
λ/2 340 - 560 >34.0 50.80 Achromatic Waveplate 40-20
λ/4 450 - 650 >8.0 12.70 Achromatic Waveplate 40-20
λ/2 450 - 650 >8.0 12.70 Achromatic Waveplate 40-20
λ/4 450 - 650 >20.0 25.40 Achromatic Waveplate 40-20
λ/2 450 - 650 >20.0 25.40 Achromatic Waveplate 40-20
λ/4 450 - 650 >34.0 50.80 Achromatic Waveplate 40-20
λ/2 450 - 650 >34.0 50.80 Achromatic Waveplate 40-20
λ/4 550 - 750 >8.0 12.70 Achromatic Waveplate 40-20
λ/2 550 - 750 >8.0 12.70 Achromatic Waveplate 40-20
λ/4 550 - 750 >20.0 25.40 Achromatic Waveplate 40-20
λ/2 550 - 750 >20.0 25.40 Achromatic Waveplate 40-20
λ/4 550 - 750 >34.0 50.80 Achromatic Waveplate 40-20
λ/2 550 - 750 >34.0 50.80 Achromatic Waveplate 40-20
λ/4 650 - 1100 >8.0 12.70 Achromatic Waveplate 40-20
λ/2 650 - 1100 >8.0 12.70 Achromatic Waveplate 40-20
λ/4 650 - 1100 >20.0 25.40 Achromatic Waveplate 40-20
λ/2 650 - 1100 >20.0 25.40 Achromatic Waveplate 40-20
λ/4 650 - 1100 >34.0 50.80 Achromatic Waveplate 40-20
λ/2 650 - 1100 >34.0 50.80 Achromatic Waveplate 40-20
λ/4 900 - 2100 >8.0 12.70 Achromatic Waveplate 40-20
λ/2 900 - 2100 >8.0 12.70 Achromatic Waveplate 40-20
λ/4 900 - 2100 >20.0 25.40 Achromatic Waveplate 40-20
λ/2 900 - 2100 >20.0 25.40 Achromatic Waveplate 40-20
λ/4 900 - 2100 >34.0 50.80 Achromatic Waveplate 40-20
λ/2 900 - 2100 >34.0 50.80 Achromatic Waveplate 40-20

Product Details

Designed to be used at an angle of incidence of 0°, changes of ±3° will yield less than 1% change in retardance. The 23mm clear aperture waveplates will feature a cemented construction. All Achromatic Waveplates (Retarders) are mounted in an anodized aluminum housing with the fast axis clearly indicated.

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