Zero Order
Wave plates



Zero Order Waveplates 1/2,1/4

Zero Order Wave plates(1/2 and 1/4 wave plates) are made from two crystalline quartz plates of similar thickness, that are contacted together with orthogonally aligned optical axes. Retardation varies slowly with wavelength, thus they are useful with tunable or broadband sources. Retardation is a function of thickness difference between the two plates, and is essentially invariant with temperature. It aslo shows better performance than multiple order waveplates.

To suit different applications, air spaced, glued or optically contacted Zero order compensated phase retardation plates are available.

Details Information   Characteristic data
»| Cemented or Optically contracted Zero order Waveplates
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Airspaced Zero order Wave plates
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Cemented or Optically Contracted Zero Order Waveplate
It is constructed of two multi-order wave plates with their axis crossed. Thus,it performs as a zero-order waveplate because of the effect of two plates counteracting each other. It has wide temperature bandwidth and wavelength bandwidth properties. Due to it is cemented,the damage threshold must be considered(about 10MW/cm2) when application.

General Specifications   Schematic diagram
Optical Material: Crystal 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
Holder: Available andpls refer to Holder Section

zero order wave plate
Standard wavelength(nm) for Cemented Zero order waveplate
266 355 532 632.8 780 808 850 980 1064 1310 1480 1550
 
Standard Cemented or Optically Contracted Zero Order Waveplates List
Part No.
Part No.
Size(mm)
Shape
Mounting
Price(USD$)
Price(USD$)
Price(USD$)
1/2 Retardation
1/4 Retardation
20pcs
100pcs
101+pcs
UZO-2001
UZO-4001
6.35
Round
Without
$85.00
$53.34
UZO-2002
UZO-4002
10.0
Round
With
$92.00
$65.40
UZO-2003
UZO-4003
12.7
Round
With
$98.00
$69.60
UZO-2004
UZO-4004
15.0
Round
With
$105.00
$73.21
UZO-2005
UZO-4005
20.0
Round
With
$110.00
$79.65
UZO-2006
UZO-4006
25.4
Round
With
$115.00
$83.50
UZO-2007
UZO-4007
38.1
Round
Without
$178.00
$118.00
UZO-2008
UZO-4008
50.8
Round
Without
$380.00
$269.00
UZO-2009
UZO-4009
6.35x6.35
Square
Without
$85.00
$53.34
UZO-2010
UZO-4010
10.0x10.0
Square
Without
$92.00
$65.40
UZO-2011
UZO-4011
12.7x12.7
Square
Without
$98.00
$69.60
UZO-2012
UZO-4012
15.0x15.0
Square
Without
$105.00
$73.21
UZO-2013
UZO-4013
20.0x20.0
Square
Without
$110.00
$79.65
UZO-2014
UZO-4014
25.4x25.4
Square
Without
$115.00
$83.50
UZO-2015
UZO-4015
38.1x38.1
Square
Without
$178.00
$118.00

Airspaced Zero Order Waveplates
Its performance is as good as cemented zero-order waveplate. The airspaced construction enables it is suitable for the high power laser applications. The damage threshold is more than 500MW/cm2.

General Specifications   Schematic diagram
Optical Material: Crystal 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
   

zero order wave plate
Standard wavelength(nm) for Airspaced Zero order waveplate
266 355 532 632.8 780 808 850 980 1064 1310 1480 1550
 
Standard Cemented or Optically Contracted Zero Order Waveplates List
Part No.
Part No.
C.A.(mm)
T(mm)
Mount Dia
Price(USD$)
Price(USD$)
Price(USD$)
1/2 Retardation
1/4 Retardation
20pcs
100pcs
101+pcs
UZOA-2001
UZOA-4001
10.0
8.0
25.4
$95.00
$68.34
UZOA-2002
UZOA-4002
12.7
8.0
25.4
$108.00
$76.06
UZOA-2003
UZOA-4003
15.0
8.0
25.4
$115.00
$78.70
UZOA-2004
UZOA-4004
20.0
8.0
30.0
$126.00
$82.20
UZOA-2005
UZOA-4005
25.4.0
8.0
30.0
$149.00
$96.60

Notes
  »| We are committed to support a fast delivery to customer.Generally,we can delivery any wavelength for standard size within 10-15days if no stock.
  »| Above prices lists are all based on QTY >=20pcs. If you need prices for <20pcs or OEM prices,please contact us to get more information.
  »| We hold a large stock for most standard size with standard wavelength,it will satisfy most applications and test. Please contact us for checking our stock situation and information.
  »| Custom retardation and size is avaliable upon request, and please advise us your central wavelenght when you order our standard zero order cemented and optically contracted wave plates.
  »| We are support mounting and unmounted zero order cemented and optically contracted wave plates,you could make choice as your applications.
  »| These products can be used for the beams which wavelengths are in +/-1% of rated wavelengths.
  »| The surface flatness is the reflected wavefront distortion of the surface before coating.
  »| Be sure to wear laser safety goggles when checking optical path and adjusting optical axis.