LBTEK-Polymer True Zero-Order Half-Wave Plates

Product Description

Liquid crystal polymer/N-BK7 window material, sandwich flat-plate structure
Uniform alignment of liquid crystal molecule fast axis across the entire element plane, λ/2 retardation
Commonly used for rotating the polarization direction of linearly polarized light
Excellent temperature stability, large incident angle, ultra-large aperture available
Operating wavelength: 405~1550 nm optional, mechanical housing: mounted and unmounted options available, element size: Ø12.7/Ø25.4/Ø50.8 mm optional
Custom services for parameter specifications available

The LBTEK Polymer True Zero-Order Half-Wave Plate (Half-Wave Plate, HWP) is fabricated using N-BK7 glass substrate and liquid crystal polymer (LCP) material, featuring a sandwich structure that can be mounted in standard lens tubes. The LCP layer has uniformly aligned liquid crystal molecules with a consistent fast axis orientation, providing the same λ/2 retardation across the entire device plane, making it a single-wavelength component. Polymer true zero-order half-wave plates are commonly used to rotate the polarization direction of linearly polarized light. Compared with multi-order wave plates, they offer advantages such as a larger incidence angle, higher stability, and lower wavelength sensitivity. Compared with quartz true zero-order wave plates, they feature simpler manufacturing processes and easier fabrication of ultra-large apertures. LBTEK offers standard polymer true zero-order half-wave plates with operating wavelengths ranging from 405 to 1550 nm. Available clear aperture sizes include Ø10 mm, Ø21.5 mm, and Ø45 mm, with options for versions either with or without mechanical housing. The waveplates with mechanical housings are non-detachable, with the fast axis direction marked by an engraved line on the housing. One-inch and two-inch waveplates without mechanical housings feature a D-shaped chamfer, with the fast axis direction parallel to the chamfer. Half-inch waveplates without mechanical housing have dashed lines on the side to indicate the fast axis direction, facilitating easy identification for users. Additionally, LBTEK supports flexible customization of parameters to meet diverse application requirements. For more details, please consult LBTEK Technical Support.

Diagram

Attributes

Optical component materialLiquid crystal polymer/N-BK7 Window

Angle of Incidence (AOI)±15 °

Clear ApertureØ10 mm、Ø21.5 mm、Ø45 mm

Operating Temperature-20~80 ℃

Transmitted light deflection (without mechanical housing installed)<1 arcmin

Transmitted light deflection (with mechanical housing installed)<10 arcmin

Product Model	Clear Aperture	Operating Wavelength	Latency	Unit Price	Lead Time
HWP13-405A-M	Ø10 mm	405 nm	λ/2	$59.36	today	Add Cart
HWP13-520A-M	Ø10 mm	520 nm	λ/2	$59.36	today	Add Cart
HWP13-532A-M	Ø10 mm	532 nm	λ/2	$59.36	today	Add Cart
HWP13-633A-M	Ø10 mm	633 nm	λ/2	$59.36	today	Add Cart
HWP13-780A-M	Ø10 mm	780 nm	λ/2	$59.36	today	Add Cart
HWP13-795A-M	Ø10 mm	795 nm	λ/2	$59.36	today	Add Cart
HWP13-850A-M	Ø10 mm	850 nm	λ/2	$59.36	today	Add Cart
HWP13-1064A-M	Ø10 mm	1064 nm	λ/2	$59.36	4 weeks	Add Cart
HWP13-1310A-M	Ø10 mm	1310 nm	λ/2	$59.36	today	Add Cart
HWP13-1550A-M	Ø10 mm	1550 nm	λ/2	$59.36	today	Add Cart
HWP25-405A-M	Ø21.5 mm	405 nm	λ/2	$71.91	today	Add Cart
HWP25-442A-M	Ø21.5 mm	442 nm	λ/2	$71.91	today	Add Cart
HWP25-488A-M	Ø21.5 mm	488 nm	λ/2	$71.91	today	Add Cart
HWP25-520A-M	Ø21.5 mm	520 nm	λ/2	$71.91	today	Add Cart
HWP25-532A-M	Ø21.5 mm	532 nm	λ/2	$71.91	today	Add Cart
HWP25-633A-M	Ø21.5 mm	633 nm	λ/2	$71.91	today	Add Cart
HWP25-670A-M	Ø21.5 mm	670 nm	λ/2	$71.91	today	Add Cart
HWP25-780A-M	Ø21.5 mm	780 nm	λ/2	$71.91	today	Add Cart
HWP25-795A-M	Ø21.5 mm	795 nm	λ/2	$71.91	today	Add Cart
HWP25-800A-M	Ø21.5 mm	800 nm	λ/2	$71.91	today	Add Cart
HWP25-808A-M	Ø21.5 mm	808 nm	λ/2	$71.91	today	Add Cart
HWP25-850A-M	Ø21.5 mm	850 nm	λ/2	$71.91	today	Add Cart
HWP25-905A-M	Ø21.5 mm	905 nm	λ/2	$71.91	today	Add Cart
HWP25-980A-M	Ø21.5 mm	980 nm	λ/2	$71.91	today	Add Cart
HWP25-1030A-M	Ø21.5 mm	1030 nm	λ/2	$71.91	today	Add Cart
HWP25-1053A-M	Ø21.5 mm	1053 nm	λ/2	$71.91	4 weeks	Add Cart
HWP25-1064A-M	Ø21.5 mm	1064 nm	λ/2	$71.91	today	Add Cart
HWP25-1310A-M	Ø21.5 mm	1310 nm	λ/2	$71.91	4 weeks	Add Cart
HWP25-1550A-M	Ø21.5 mm	1550 nm	λ/2	$71.91	today	Add Cart
HWP51-405A-M	Ø45 mm	405 nm	λ/2	$134.27	4 weeks	Add Cart
HWP51-520A-M	Ø45 mm	520 nm	λ/2	$134.27	4 weeks	Add Cart
HWP51-532A-M	Ø45 mm	532 nm	λ/2	$134.27	today	Add Cart
HWP51-633A-M	Ø45 mm	633 nm	λ/2	$134.27	4 weeks	Add Cart
HWP51-780A-M	Ø45 mm	780 nm	λ/2	$134.27	today	Add Cart
HWP51-795A-M	Ø45 mm	795 nm	λ/2	$134.27	today	Add Cart
HWP51-850A-M	Ø45 mm	850 nm	λ/2	$134.27	4 weeks	Add Cart
HWP51-1064A-M	Ø45 mm	1064 nm	λ/2	$134.27	4 weeks	Add Cart
HWP51-1310A-M	Ø45 mm	1310 nm	λ/2	$134.27	4 weeks	Add Cart
HWP51-1550A-M	Ø45 mm	1550 nm	λ/2	$134.27	today	Add Cart

Product Model	Clear Aperture	Operating Wavelength	Latency	Unit Price	Lead Time
HWP13-405A	Ø10 mm	405 nm	λ/2	$53.47	today	Add Cart
HWP13-520A	Ø10 mm	520 nm	λ/2	$53.47	today	Add Cart
HWP13-532A	Ø10 mm	532 nm	λ/2	$53.47	today	Add Cart
HWP13-633A	Ø10 mm	633 nm	λ/2	$53.47	4 weeks	Add Cart
HWP13-780A	Ø10 mm	780 nm	λ/2	$53.47	today	Add Cart
HWP13-795A	Ø10 mm	795 nm	λ/2	$53.47	4 weeks	Add Cart
HWP13-850A	Ø10 mm	850 nm	λ/2	$53.47	today	Add Cart
HWP13-1064A	Ø10 mm	1064 nm	λ/2	$53.47	today	Add Cart
HWP13-1310A	Ø10 mm	1310 nm	λ/2	$53.47	today	Add Cart
HWP13-1550A	Ø10 mm	1550 nm	λ/2	$53.47	today	Add Cart
HWP25-488A	Ø21.5 mm	488 nm	λ/2	$63.02	4 weeks	Add Cart
HWP25-442A	Ø21.5 mm	442 nm	λ/2	$63.02	today	Add Cart
HWP25-405A	Ø21.5 mm	405 nm	λ/2	$63.02	today	Add Cart
HWP25-520A	Ø21.5 mm	520 nm	λ/2	$59.10	today	Add Cart
HWP25-532A	Ø21.5 mm	532 nm	λ/2	$63.02	today	Add Cart
HWP25-670A	Ø21.5 mm	670 nm	λ/2	$63.02	4 weeks	Add Cart
HWP25-633A	Ø21.5 mm	633 nm	λ/2	$63.02	today	Add Cart
HWP25-780A	Ø21.5 mm	780 nm	λ/2	$63.02	today	Add Cart
HWP25-795A	Ø21.5 mm	795 nm	λ/2	$59.36	today	Add Cart
HWP25-808A	Ø21.5 mm	808 nm	λ/2	$63.02	today	Add Cart
HWP25-800A	Ø21.5 mm	800 nm	λ/2	$63.02	4 weeks	Add Cart
HWP25-850A	Ø21.5 mm	850 nm	λ/2	$63.02	today	Add Cart
HWP25-1053A	Ø21.5 mm	1053 nm	λ/2	$63.02	4 weeks	Add Cart
HWP25-1030A	Ø21.5 mm	1030 nm	λ/2	$63.02	today	Add Cart
HWP25-980A	Ø21.5 mm	980 nm	λ/2	$63.02	4 weeks	Add Cart
HWP25-905A	Ø21.5 mm	905 nm	λ/2	$63.02	4 weeks	Add Cart
HWP25-1064A	Ø21.5 mm	1064 nm	λ/2	$63.02	today	Add Cart
HWP25-1310A	Ø21.5 mm	1310 nm	λ/2	$63.02	today	Add Cart
HWP25-1550A	Ø21.5 mm	1550 nm	λ/2	$63.02	4 weeks	Add Cart
HWP51-405A	Ø45 mm	405 nm	λ/2	$124.07	4 weeks	Add Cart
HWP51-520A	Ø45 mm	520 nm	λ/2	$124.07	4 weeks	Add Cart
HWP51-532A	Ø45 mm	532 nm	λ/2	$124.07	today	Add Cart
HWP51-633A	Ø45 mm	633 nm	λ/2	$124.07	4 weeks	Add Cart
HWP51-780A	Ø45 mm	780 nm	λ/2	$124.07	4 weeks	Add Cart
HWP51-795A	Ø45 mm	795 nm	λ/2	$124.07	4 weeks	Add Cart
HWP51-850A	Ø45 mm	850 nm	λ/2	$124.07	today	Add Cart
HWP51-1064A	Ø45 mm	1064 nm	λ/2	$124.07	4 weeks	Add Cart
HWP51-1310A	Ø45 mm	1310 nm	λ/2	$124.07	4 weeks	Add Cart
HWP51-1550A	Ø45 mm	1550 nm	λ/2	$124.07	today	Add Cart