General Optics
Waveplates
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.
Waveplate Capabilities
Coherent manufactures both multiple-order and zero-order waveplates. Zero-order waveplates are less sensitive to temperature and operating wavelength variations.
Specifications |
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Diameter |
10 mm to 25 mm |
Retardation Accuracy |
±2° at 10.6 µm |
Bandwidth (for 6° error) |
Multiple order: ±0.1 µm at 10.6 µm |
Retardation Range |
0° to 360 ° |
Transmission |
>98.5% at 10.6 µm |
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