Waveplates
Waveplates
Waveplates are made from material which exhibits birefringence and it is an optical device in which the polished faces contain the optical axis. The velocities of the extraordinary and ordinary rays through the birefringent materials vary inversely with their refractive indices. The difference in velocities gives rise to a phase difference when the two beams recombine. At any specific wavelength the phase difference is governed by the thickness of the waveplate.
Waveplates applications
Convert linear into circular polarization with quarter-wave plates or rotate the polarization plane of a linearly polarized laser with half-wave plates.
These CdS waveplates offer precise retardation accuracy, excellent transmission, and high-power handling capability. They transmit visible light which simplifies system alignment. Both mounted and unmounted configurations are available
Waveplates Capabilities
Mt-optics manufactures both multiple-order and zero-order waveplates. Zero-order waveplates are less sensitive to temperature and operating wavelength variations.
We offers an extensive production line of birefringent crystals for polarization applications. Our crystal waveplate family includes Half Waveplate, Quarter Waveplate, Low Order Waveplate(Multi-Order),Dual Wavelengths Waveplate, Zero Order Waveplate, Zero Order Waveplate-Cemented by Epoxy, Zero Order Waveplate-Optically Contacted, Zero Order Waveplate-Air Spaced, True Zero Order Waveplate-Cemented, True Zero Order Waveplate-Single Plate. Both the mounted and unmounted crystals are available. Contact us freely to select the ideal combination of construction type, substrate, coating design, angle of operation and laser damage resistance level to suit your applications.
Category:Polarization Optics/ Waveplates
