Tower Optical Large Zero Order Waveplates

By. Yoany Rodriguez PhD

VP of Engineering at Tower Optical.

With a rich legacy of 45 years in precision optical manufacturing, Tower Optical proudly presents its Large Zero Order Waveplates. These polarization control optical components, ranging from 50.8 mm to 101.6 mm in diameter +/-0.1 mm, showcase our commitment to excellence in optics.

Key Specifications of Tower’s Large Zero Order Waveplates:

Wavefront Distortion: L/8 at 632.8 nm ensures superior optical performance.

Surface Quality: Maintained at 20-10 Scratch/Dig, guaranteeing impeccable clarity.

Parallelism (Wedge): 0.5 arcseconds, ensuring optimal alignment.

Wavelength Range: Specify wavelengths from 355 nm to 2021 nm for versatile applications.

Retardation Tolerance: ±0.005 waves at 632.8 nm for precise control.

Coating: Anti-reflective coating with R<0.25% per surface enhances transmission efficiency.

Damage Threshold: Robust design withstands 1 kW/cm2 – CW and 3.5 J/cm2 @ 10 ns.

Advantages of Large Zero Order Waveplates vs. Multiple Order Waveplates:

In comparing zero order waveplates with their multiple order counterparts, several advantages come to light:

Assembly Simplicity: Zero order waveplates eliminate the need to integrate two plates, streamlining the assembly process.

Accurate Orientation: Zero order waveplates inherently maintain accurate optic axis orientation without the complexities of aligning multiple plates.

Transmitted Wavefront Quality: The single-plate design of zero order waveplates preserves high-quality wavefront transmission, ensuring optimal optical performance.

Minimized Beam Deviation: A single, precisely crafted waveplate reduces beam deviation, contributing to the precision of your optical system.

Transmission Bandwidth: Zero order waveplates maintain transmission within the desired bandwidth, avoiding complications associated with multiple order setups.

Power Handling: Handling the power of transmitted light is simplified with zero order waveplates, offering robust performance across a range of power levels.

Temperature Resilience: Designed to survive expected temperature ranges, including shipping, without compromising structural integrity or optical properties.

Unlock Precision with Tower Optical:

At Tower Optical, we empower your optical applications with decades of expertise. Our Large Zero Order Waveplates exemplify the pinnacle of precision craftsmanship, offering reliability, versatility, and unparalleled optical performance.

Experience the advantage of Tower Optical’s Large Zero Order Waveplates — where precision meets innovation.

Please call for a formal quote (561-740-2525) or visit our website www.toweroptical.com.

Email: sales@toweroptical.com.