Polymer True Zero-Order Half-Wave Plates

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  • 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.
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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
Polymer true zero-order half-wave plate, mounted in mechanical housing, common wavelengths for Quantum Technologies
  • Optical Components Material: Liquid Crystal Polymer/N-BK7 Window
  • Common Wavelengths for Quantum Technologies
  • Equipped with a mechanical housing, non-removable

LBTEK polymer true zero-order half-wave plate is based on an N-BK7 glass substrate and liquid crystal polymer birefringence material. By precisely controlling the thickness of the liquid crystal polymer film, the π phase difference generated when o-ray (perpendicular to the optical axis) and e-ray (parallel to the optical axis) pass through the crystal can be precisely controlled, thereby obtaining λ/2 retardation. The wavelength range: of the polymer true zero-order Quarter-Wave Plate (λ/4) covers multiple wavelengths commonly used in Quantum Technologies within the range of 509 nm~1013 nm, which can meet the experimental needs of mainstream Quantum Technologies systems. The polymer true zero-order half-wave plate with mechanical housing(s) is mounted in standard SM05, SM1 Lens tubes. The surface of the tube is engraved with the Item and related parameters, and the top of the tube is engraved with a fast Axis identification line, making it convenient for customers to quickly identify and use.

LBTEK polymer true Zero-Order Waveplate is often mounted in a rotation mount

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  • Operating wavelength: 405~1550 nm
  • Mounted with mechanical housing, non-detachable
  • Commonly used for rotating the polarization direction of linearly polarized light

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