#A Comprehensive Guide to Waveplates at any Wavelength

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A Comprehensive Guide to Waveplates at any Wavelength

When beams of light interact with the molecular build-up of a material, the interaction is dependent on wavelength. Each material has an optical property—birefringence—which refers to its refractive index and the resulting polarization direction of a light source.

Waveplates also known as Retarder plates manipulate the state of polarization for the light beams passing through them. These capabilities help skilled professionals in various industries with numerous applications. With waveplates at varying wavelengths, this optical product is used in the aerospace, astronomy, biomedical, telecommunication, and a variety of Photonics related industries.

Whether you purchase standard waveplates from a standard stock or get them custom-built, you can offer waveplates at any wavelength between 237 nm to 2021 nm.

Greater precision

Depending on the nature of your application’s needs, selecting waveplates with the right wavelength is essential to meet your requirements. Choosing a waveplate that allows you to optimize your outputs and reduce the attenuation will help you achieve the desired results.

Since waveplates are used in industrial applications that require accuracy, the ability to select one at any wavelength is beneficial for you.

Diverse applications

There are various factors that determine the optimum use of waveplate applications. Variations in wavelengths between applications require the selection of the ideal waveplate (retarder).

Achromatic waveplates—both cemented and air-spaced—are perfect for situations where several spectral wavelengths are covered. Additionally, zero-order waveplates remain constant over wavelength variations and offer greater stability in various applications. Conversely, the retardation of multiple order Waveplates are affected by temperature and will change substantially over varying wavelengths.

Make the right choice

Selecting the best waveplates for your application is the first step to optimizing your processes. If standard waveplates don’t meet your specific needs, you can get custom built-to-order waveplates at any wavelength.

Industry experts who are experienced in the field of precision optics recommend, Tower Optical as the manufacturer of choice for most applications. With over 10,000 waveplates in stock,  Tower provides waveplates with standard wavelengths ranging from 237 nm to 2021 nm.

Aside from the standard retarders, Tower Optical offers custom optical solutions. Their range of zero-order, multiple order, achromatic and dual-wavelength waveplates can be manufactured with your design specifications in mind. High-quality, unparalleled performance, and cost-effective—Tower Optical’s wide range of wavelengths suit a variety of industry applications.

Tower Optical also manufactures custom and in-stock prisms, micro prisms, beam expanders, optical flats, laser mirrors and laser windows.

Want to get started? Send in your specifications to Tower Optical’s experts at www.Tower Optical.com or 561 740-2525 and they’ll provide a quotation!