Polymer True Zero-Order Quarter-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/4 retardation
  • Commonly used for rotating linearly polarized light to circularly 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 Quarter-Wave Plate (QWP) is fabricated with N-BK7 glass substrate and Liquid Crystal Polymers (LCP) material, featuring a sandwich structure that can be mounted in standard lens tubes. The liquid crystal molecules in the LCP layer have a uniform fast axis orientation, providing the same λ/4 retardation across the entire device plane, making it a single-wavelength component. Polymer true zero-order quarter-wave plates are commonly used to rotate linearly polarized light into circularly polarized light. Compared with multi-order waveplates, they offer advantages such as a larger incident angle, higher stability, and lower wavelength sensitivity. Compared with quartz true zero-order waveplates, they feature simpler manufacturing processes and easier production of ultra-large apertures. LBTEK offers standard polymer true zero-order quarter waveplates 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, and the housing is marked with a fast axis indicator line. For one-inch and two-inch waveplates without mechanical housing, a D-shaped chamfer is provided, 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 needs. For more details, please consult LBTEK Technical Support.
Attributes
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 Quarter-Wave Plate (λ/4), with mechanical housing(s) installed, common wavelengths for Quantum Technologies
  • Common wavelengths in Quantum Technologies
  • Optical Components Material: Liquid Crystal Polymer/N-BK7 Window
  • Equipped with mechanical housing, non-detachable.

LBTEK Polymer True Zero-Order Quarter-Wave Plate (λ/4) (commonly used wavelengths in Quantum Technologies) 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 phase difference of π/2 generated by o-light (perpendicular to the optical axis) and e-light (parallel to the optical axis) after passing through the LCP can be precisely controlled, thereby obtaining a λ/4 retardance. The wavelength range: of the Polymer True Zero-Order Quarter-Wave Plate (λ/4) covers multiple commonly used wavelengths in Quantum Technologies within 509 nm~1013 nm, which can meet the experimental requirements of mainstream quantum systems. The Polymer True Zero-Order Quarter-Wave Plate (λ/4) with mechanical housing(s) installed is mounted in standard SM05 and 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 marking line, making it convenient for customers to quickly identify and use.

LBTEK polymer true Zero-Order Waveplates are often mounted in rotation mounts

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QWP51-780A-M 780 nmλ/4Ø45 mm
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QWP13-813A-M New813 nmλ/4Ø10 mm
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QWP13-850A-M 850 nmλ/4Ø10 mm
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QWP13-895A-M New895 nmλ/4Ø10 mm
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Polymer True Zero-Order Quarter-Wave Plates, with Mechanical Housings
  • Optical component material: Liquid crystal polymer/N-BK7 window plate
  • Operating wavelength: 405~1550 nm
  • Equipped with mechanical housings, non-detachable
  • Commonly used to rotate linearly polarized light to circularly polarized light

The LBTEK Polymer True Zero-Order Quarter-Wave Plates are based on N-BK7 glass substrates and liquid crystal polymer (LCP) birefringent materials. By precisely controlling the thickness of the LCP film, the phase difference between o-light (perpendicular to the optical axis) and e-light (parallel to the optical axis) can be accurately adjusted to π/2 after passing through the LCP, thereby achieving a λ/4 retardation. The polymer true zero-order quarter-wave plates with mechanical housings are mounted in standard SM05, SM1, and SM2 lens tubes. The tube surface is engraved with the product model and relevant parameters, while the top of the tube features a fast-axis marking line for easy identification and use by customers.

The LBTEK polymer true zero-order waveplates are often mounted on rotation mounts

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QWP25-442A-M 442 nmλ/4Ø21.5 mm
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QWP25-488A-M 488 nmλ/4Ø21.5 mm
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QWP13-520A-M 520 nmλ/4Ø10 mm
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QWP25-520A-M 520 nmλ/4Ø21.5 mm
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QWP51-520A-M 520 nmλ/4Ø45 mm
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QWP13-532A-M 532 nmλ/4Ø10 mm
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QWP25-532A-M 532 nmλ/4Ø21.5 mm
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QWP51-532A-M 532 nmλ/4Ø45 mm
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QWP13-633A-M 633 nmλ/4Ø10 mm
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QWP25-633A-M 633 nmλ/4Ø21.5 mm
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QWP51-633A-M 633 nmλ/4Ø45 mm
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QWP25-800A-M 800 nmλ/4Ø21.5 mm
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QWP25-808A-M 808 nmλ/4Ø21.5 mm
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QWP25-980A-M 980 nmλ/4Ø21.5 mm
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QWP25-1030A-M 1030 nmλ/4Ø21.5 mm
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QWP25-1053A-M 1053 nmλ/4Ø21.5 mm
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QWP13-1064A-M 1064 nmλ/4Ø10 mm
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QWP25-1064A-M 1064 nmλ/4Ø21.5 mm
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QWP51-1064A-M 1064 nmλ/4Ø45 mm
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QWP13-1310A-M 1310 nmλ/4Ø10 mm
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QWP25-1310A-M 1310 nmλ/4Ø21.5 mm
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QWP51-1310A-M 1310 nmλ/4Ø45 mm
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QWP13-1550A-M 1550 nmλ/4Ø10 mm
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QWP25-1550A-M 1550 nmλ/4Ø21.5 mm
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QWP51-1550A-M 1550 nmλ/4Ø45 mm
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Polymer true zero-order Quarter-Wave Plate (λ/4), mechanical housing(s) not installed, wavelengths commonly used in Quantum Technologies
  • Common Wavelengths for Quantum Technologies
  • Optical Components Material: Liquid Crystal Polymer/N-BK7 Window
  • Mechanical housing not installed

LBTEK Polymer True Zero-Order Quarter-Wave Plate (λ/4) (Common Wavelengths for Quantum Technologies) 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/2 phase difference generated by the o-ray (perpendicular to the optical axis) and e-ray (parallel to the optical axis) after passing through the LCP can be precisely controlled, thereby achieving a λ/4 retardation. The Polymer True Zero-Order Quarter-Wave Plate (λ/4) has a wavelength range: 670 nm, 780 nm, 795 nm, 850 nm, and other wavelengths commonly used in Quantum Technologies, meeting the experimental requirements of mainstream Quantum Technologies systems. For the Polymer True Zero-Order Half-Wave Plate without mechanical housing(s), the Ø25.4 mm and Ø50.8 mm waveplates use a D-shaped cut edge design with the fast Axis direction parallel to the cut edge, while the Ø12.7 mm waveplate has no cut edge and marks the fast Axis direction with a side scribe 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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QWP13-795A 795 nmλ/4Ø10 mm
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QWP13-850A 850 nmλ/4Ø10 mm
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Polymer True Zero-Order Quarter-Wave Plates, Without Mechanical Housings
  • Optical component material: Liquid crystal polymer/N-BK7 window
  • Operating wavelength: 405~1550 nm
  • Commonly used to rotate linearly polarized light into circularly polarized light

The LBTEK Polymer True Zero-Order Quarter-Wave Plates are based on N-BK7 glass substrates and liquid crystal polymer (LCP) birefringent materials. By precisely controlling the thickness of the LCP film, the phase difference between o-light (perpendicular to the optical axis) and e-light (parallel to the optical axis) can be accurately adjusted to π/2 after passing through the LCP, thereby achieving a λ/4 retardation. For the polymer true zero-order half-wave plates without mechanical housings, the Ø25.4 mm and Ø50.8 mm versions feature a D-shaped chamfer design with the fast axis parallel to the chamfer, while the Ø12.7 mm version has no chamfer and instead uses a side marking to indicate the fast axis direction, facilitating quick identification and use by customers.

The LBTEK polymer true zero-order waveplates are often mounted on rotation mounts

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QWP13-532A 532 nmλ/4Ø10 mm
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QWP25-532A 532 nmλ/4Ø21.5 mm
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QWP51-532A 532 nmλ/4Ø45 mm
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QWP13-633A 633 nmλ/4Ø10 mm
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QWP25-633A 633 nmλ/4Ø21.5 mm
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QWP51-633A 633 nmλ/4Ø45 mm
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QWP51-780A 780 nmλ/4Ø45 mm
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QWP25-808A 808 nmλ/4Ø21.5 mm
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QWP25-980A 980 nmλ/4Ø21.5 mm
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QWP25-1030A 1030 nmλ/4Ø21.5 mm
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QWP25-1053A 1053 nmλ/4Ø21.5 mm
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QWP13-1064A 1064 nmλ/4Ø10 mm
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QWP25-1064A 1064 nmλ/4Ø21.5 mm
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QWP51-1064A 1064 nmλ/4Ø45 mm
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QWP13-1310A 1310 nmλ/4Ø10 mm
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QWP25-1310A 1310 nmλ/4Ø21.5 mm
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QWP51-1310A 1310 nmλ/4Ø45 mm
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QWP13-1550A 1550 nmλ/4Ø10 mm
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QWP25-1550A 1550 nmλ/4Ø21.5 mm
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