Quartz Zero-Order Half-Wave Plates

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  • Material: Crystalline Quartz
  • Air-Spaced Design: Ideal for High-Power Applications
  • Design Wavelengths: 266 - 1550 nm Available
  • Clear Aperture: Ø10 mm / Ø20 mm / Ø45 mm
  • Custom Services Available
LBTEK's Quartz Air-Spaced Zero-Order Half-Wave Plates are constructed from two crystalline quartz plates with an internal spacer. The fast axes of the two plates are oriented orthogonally, resulting in a net retardance of π. This configuration is commonly used to rotate the polarization direction of linearly polarized light. Compared with cemented quartz zero-order wave plates, the air-spaced design utilizes a spacer to create an air gap, making it suitable for higher-power laser applications. LBTEK offers quartz zero-order half-wave plates with clear apertures of Ø10.0 and Ø20.0. For the Ø10.0 versions, mounted options include a choice of either a 1-inch mount or an SM05-threaded mount, while the Ø20.0 versions are provided only with a 1-inch mount. Additionally, LBTEK provides quartz true zero-order half-wave plates and polymer true zero-order half-wave plates, which are less sensitive to wavelength shifts and changes in the angle of incidence. Beyond our standard quartz zero-order half-wave plates, LBTEK offers comprehensive custom capabilities, including specialized dimensions, operating wavelengths, and tailored retardance values. For specific inquiries, please contact LBTEK Technical Support.
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Attributes
MaterialCrystalline Quartz
Retardanceλ/2
Retardance Accuracy±λ/300
Clear ApertureØ10.0 mm, Ø20.0 mm, and Ø45.0mm
Quartz Air-Spaced Zero-Order Half-Wave Plates, Ø10.0 mm Clear Aperture, SM05-Threaded Mount
  • Optical Diameter: Ø12.7 mm
  • Clear Aperture: Ø10.0 mm
  • Removable SM05-Threaded Mount
  • V-Coating on Both Surfaces (Rabs<0.25% @ Design Wavelength)

LBTEK's Zero-Order Half-Wave Plates feature low temperature sensitivity and provide a λ/2 retardance, making them ideal for rotating the polarization direction of linearly polarized light. The mounted version is housed in a black-anodized SM05-8A lens tube. The housing end-face is engraved with a reference line indicating the fast axis direction, while the outer circumference is marked with the part number, retardance, and design wavelength.

These mounted wave plates can be integrated into optical systems via SM05 internal or external threads. Within the mount, the wave plate is secured by an SM05R retaining ring and an O-ring; it can be removed from the housing using an OWR-05A spanner wrench. The edge of the unmounted wave plate is marked with a pencil line to indicate the fast axis.

Note: For long-term operation in UV high-power applications, LBTEK recommends custom wave plates with stainless steel housings.

LBTEK’s AMMR-05A rotation mount is compatible with SM05-threaded wave plates.

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HWPSM05-266B 266 nm12.7 mmØ10.0 mm$363.46today
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HWPSM05-405B 405 nm12.7 mmØ10.0 mm$363.46today
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HWPSM05-442B 442 nm12.7 mmØ10.0 mm$363.468 weeks
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HWPSM05-480B 480 nm12.7 mmØ10.0 mm$363.46today
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HWPSM05-532B 532 nm12.7 mmØ10.0 mm$363.46today
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HWPSM05-633B 633 nm12.7 mmØ10.0 mm$363.46today
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HWPSM05-780B 780 nm12.7 mmØ10.0 mm$363.468 weeks
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HWPSM05-808B 808 nm12.7 mmØ10.0 mm$363.468 weeks
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HWPSM05-830B 830 nm12.7 mmØ10.0 mm$363.468 weeks
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HWPSM05-980B 980 nm12.7 mmØ10.0 mm$363.46today
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HWPSM05-1030B 1030 nm12.7 mmØ10.0 mm$363.46today
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HWPSM05-1064B 1064 nm12.7 mmØ10.0 mm$363.46today
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HWPSM05-1550B 1550 nm12.7 mmØ10.0 mm$363.46today
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Quartz Air-Spaced Zero-Order Half-Wave Plates, Ø10.0 mm Clear Aperture, 1" Mount
  • Mount Diameter: Ø25.4 mm
  • Clear Aperture: Ø10.0 mm
  • Non-Removable 1-Inch Mount
  • V-Coating on Both Surfaces (Rabs<0.25% @ Design Wavelength)

LBTEK's Zero-Order Half-Wave Plates feature low temperature sensitivity and provide a λ/2 retardance, making them ideal for rotating the polarization direction of linearly polarized light. Each wave plate is housed in a black-anodized aluminum ring. The housing end-face is engraved with a reference line indicating the fast axis direction, while the outer circumference is marked with the part number, retardance, and design wavelength.

Note: For long-term operation in UV high-power applications, LBTEK recommends custom wave plates with stainless steel housings.

LBTEK's CRM-1A rotation mount is commonly used for housing wave plates and other optical components.

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HWP10-266B 266 nm25.4 mmØ10.0 mm$363.46today
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HWP10-355B 355 nm25.4 mmØ10.0 mm$363.46today
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HWP10-405B 405 nm25.4 mmØ10.0 mm$363.46today
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HWP10-442B 442 nm25.4 mmØ10.0 mm$334.83today
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HWP10-460B 460 nm25.4 mmØ10.0 mm$358.23today
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HWP10-480B 480 nm25.4 mmØ10.0 mm$346.46today
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HWP10-532B 532 nm25.4 mmØ10.0 mm$363.46today
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HWP10-633B 633 nm25.4 mmØ10.0 mm$363.46today
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HWP10-780B 780 nm25.4 mmØ10.0 mm$363.46today
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HWP10-808B 808 nm25.4 mmØ10.0 mm$363.46today
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HWP10-850B 850 nm25.4 mmØ10.0 mm$363.46today
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HWP10-980B 980 nm25.4 mmØ10.0 mm$363.46today
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HWP10-1030B 1030 nm25.4 mmØ10.0 mm$363.46today
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HWP10-1064B 1064 nm25.4 mmØ10.0 mm$363.46today
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HWP10-1550B 1550 nm25.4 mmØ10.0 mm$363.46today
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Quartz Air-Spaced Zero-Order Half-Wave Plates, Ø20.0 mm Clear Aperture, 1" Mount
  • Mount Diameter: Ø25.4 mm
  • Clear Aperture: Ø20.0 mm
  • Non-Removable 1-Inch Mount
  • V-Coating on Both Surfaces (Rabs<0.25% @ Design Wavelength)

LBTEK's Zero-Order Half-Wave Plates feature low temperature sensitivity and provide a λ/2 retardance, making them ideal for rotating the polarization direction of linearly polarized light. Each wave plate is housed in a black-anodized aluminum ring. The housing end-face is engraved with a reference line indicating the fast axis direction, while the outer circumference is marked with the part number, retardance, and design wavelength.

Note: For long-term operation in UV high-power applications, LBTEK recommends custom wave plates with stainless steel housings.

LBTEK's CRM-1A rotation mount is commonly used for housing wave plates and other optical components.

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HWP20-308B 308 nm25.4 mmØ20.0 mm$442.43today
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HWP20-355B 355 nm25.4 mmØ20.0 mm$442.43today
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HWP20-405B 405 nm25.4 mmØ20.0 mm$442.43today
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HWP20-420B 420 nm25.4 mmØ20.0 mm$421.77today
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HWP20-442B 442 nm25.4 mmØ20.0 mm$407.52today
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HWP20-445B 445 nm25.4 mmØ20.0 mm$442.43today
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HWP20-488B 488 nm25.4 mmØ20.0 mm$442.43today
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HWP20-532B 532 nm25.4 mmØ20.0 mm$442.43today
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HWP20-633B 633 nm25.4 mmØ20.0 mm$442.43today
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HWP20-780B 780 nm25.4 mmØ20.0 mm$442.43today
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HWP20-800B 800 nm25.4 mmØ20.0 mm$407.52today
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HWP20-808B 808 nm25.4 mmØ20.0 mm$442.43today
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HWP20-850B 850 nm25.4 mmØ20.0 mm$442.43today
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HWP20-905B 905 nm25.4 mmØ20.0 mm$407.52today
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HWP20-980B 980 nm25.4 mmØ20.0 mm$442.43today
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HWP20-1030B 1030 nm25.4 mmØ20.0 mm$442.43today
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HWP20-1064B 1064 nm25.4 mmØ20.0 mm$442.43today
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HWP20-1310B 1310 nm25.4 mmØ20.0 mm$442.43today
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HWP20-1550B 1550 nm25.4 mmØ20.0 mm$442.43today
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