Substrate:
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Crystalline Quartz
Retardance:
λ/2 @ 515, λ/4 @ 1030
Surface Quality:
20-10
Transmitted Wavefront, P-V:
<λ/10 @ 632.8nm
Retardance Tolerance:
λ/70 @ 20 °C
Damage Threshold, By Design:
Damage threshold for optical components varies by substrate material and coating. Click here to learn more about this specification.
Waveplates (retarders) are different when used in polarized light than unpolarized light. Consider terminology, fabrication, or applications at Edmund Optics.
Polarization Overview - Part 2: Waveplates & Retarders (Advanced)
Waveplates and retarders are optical components designed to transmit light while modifying its polarization state without attenuating, deviating, or displacing the beam.
Polarization Directed Flat Lenses, which are formed with polymerized liquid crystal thin-film, create a focal length that is dependent on polarization state.
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Differential interference contrast (DIC) is one of the polarization techniques that can be used in optical microscopy. Learn about this technique at Edmund Optics.
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When determining which laser to use for your application, consider the following specifications: wavelength, coherence length, beam divergence, and Rayleigh range.
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