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Mid-IR Waveplates

Two mid-IR waveplates with thick black casing and yellow glass

Mid-IR Waveplates

Wavelength range, μm

2.8 – 7

Surface quality, S-D

60-40

Transmitted wavefront distortion, P-V

λ/8 @ 632.8 nm

Retardation tolerance @ 20 °C

± λ/100

Clear aperture

Ø10 – 15 mm

Mounting

Black anodized
metal mount

AR coatings

On request

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Mid-IR waveplates

Mid-IR waveplates are used to manipulate the polarization state of light in the mid-infrared region. Altechna offers half (λ/2) and quarter (λ/4) zero-order waveplates in a range of 2.8 to 11 μm.

Zero-order waveplates provide a wide bandwidth and acceptance angle, as well as low sensitivity to temperature. Mid-IR waveplates are coated with a dielectric AR coating to reduce losses caused by Fresnel reflection. Specially developed AR coatings with minimized OH absorption provide the best possible transmission values for 3 μm and 6 μm waveplates.

Mid-IR waveplates are mounted into a metal holder with an indicated fast axis for easier handling and adjustment.

 

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MEASURED LIDT VALUES 

Typical Items for Mid-IR Waveplates

Wavelength, nm λ/2 retardation, clear aperture >10 mm

Product ID
λ/4 retardation, clear aperture >10 mm

Product ID
Transmitted wavefront distortion, P-V

2940 2-IRPW-ZO-L2-2940-C 2-IRPW-ZO-L4-2940-C <λ/8
3000 2-IRPW-ZO-L2-3000-C 2-IRPW-ZO-L4-3000-C <λ/8
3500 2-IRPW-ZO-L2-3500-C 2-IRPW-ZO-L4-3500-C <λ/8
4000 2-IRPW-ZO-L2-4000-C 2-IRPW-ZO-L4-4000-C <λ/8
4500 2-IRPW-ZO-L2-4500-C 2-IRPW-ZO-L4-4500-C <λ/8
5000 2-IRPW-ZO-L2-5000-C 2-IRPW-ZO-L4-5000-C <λ/8
5500 2-IRPW-ZO-L2-5500-C 2-IRPW-ZO-L4-5500-C <λ/8
6000 2-IRPW-ZO-L2-6000-C 2-IRPW-ZO-L4-6000-C <λ/8
6500 2-IRPW-ZO-L2-6500-C 2-IRPW-ZO-L4-6500-C <λ/8
7000 2-IRPW-ZO-L2-7000-C 2-IRPW-ZO-L4-7000-C <λ/8
Wavelength, nm

Uncoated
λ/2 retardation, clear aperture >10 mm

Product ID
λ/4 retardation, clear aperture >10 mm

Product ID
Transmitted wavefront distortion, P-V

2940 2-IRPW-ZO-L2-2940 2-IRPW-ZO-L4-2940 <λ/8
3000 2-IRPW-ZO-L2-3000 2-IRPW-ZO-L4-3000 <λ/8
6000 2-IRPW-ZO-L2-6000 2-IRPW-ZO-L4-6000 <λ/8

                                  MEASURED LIDT VALUES

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