560nm, λ/2 Polymer Waveplate

Product Details True Zero Order Waveplate Performance λ/4 and λ/2 Retardance Available with Multiple Wavelengths or Achromatic Designs Polymer Waveplates (Retarders) are durable, low-cost alternatives to quartz waveplates that feature a thin birefringent polymer film layered between two glass windows. The waveplates are designed to act as true zero order waveplates, providing stable performance over wavelength shift and wide angles of incidence. Due to their cemented construction and plastic birefringence material, these waveplates, or retarders, are not recommended for high power laser use or for extreme temperature shifts. Polymer Waveplates (Retarders) have either λ/4 and λ/2 retardance. They are offered in 405 to 650nm. Note: Fast axis is marked on the edge of the glass. Specifications General Type: Polymer Waveplate Physical & Mechanical Properties Diameter (mm): 25.00 Thickness (mm): 2.00 ±0.2 Parallelism (arcmin): 3.00 Dimensional Tolerance (mm): +0.0/-0.2 Construction: Birefringent Polymer Stack Optical Properties Coating: R avg <0.5% @ 400 - 700nm Design Wavelength DWL (nm): 560 Substrate: Many glass manufacturers offer the same material characteristics under different trade names. Learn More B270 Retardance: λ/2 Retardance Tolerance (nm): ±10 @ 560 Retardance Order: 0 Regulatory Compliance RoHS 2015: Compliant × Reach 224: Compliant × Certificate of Conformance: View ×