Waveplates
Birefringent optics that shift the phase between orthogonal polarization components to rotate or convert polarization, without attenuating or displacing the beam. Our zero-order, air-spaced design stays largely indifferent to wavelength and temperature drift, backed by high-performance IBS coatings and outstanding LIDT – reliable for ultrafast systems, beam alignment and isolators alike.
Capabilities
| Coating technology | Ion Beam Sputtering (IBS) |
|---|---|
| Spectral range | Single wavelength @ 257 – 1500 nm |
| Material | Crystalline Quartz |
| Coating | R < 0.1% per surface, AOI = 0° |
| Retardation & Tolerance | λ/4 ; λ/4 ± λ/300 |
| Retardation order | Zero-order |
| Transmitted Wavefront Distortion (TWD) | < λ/10 @ 633 nm |
| Surface quality | 20-10 scratch-dig (MIL-PRF-13830B) |
| Mount |
Ø25.4 mm (+0/−0.1 mm) x 7.0 mm (±0.2 mm) Ø50.8 mm (+0/−0.1 mm) x 7.0 mm (±0.2 mm) Black-anodized aluminum (custom sizes available) |
| LIDT |
>0.97 J/cm2, 515 nm, 200 fs, 300 kHz (measured) >1.92 J/cm2, 1030 nm, 200 fs, 300 kHz (estimated) |
Company-wide capability spans 200–2200 nm
Measured performance
Real data from our metrology lab in Vilnius. Every dataset is viewable as numbers and downloadable.
Reflectivity
970 – 1090 nm · AOI 0° · measured
Group delay dispersion
970 – 1090 nm · AOI 0° · measured
LIDT
Absorption
In-stock at OPTOSHOP
1-3 days delivery from stock, 400+ products available
SuperHero power
ZERO-ORDER AIR-SPACED WAVEPLATES | HWP-AS-ZO-1030-25.4-AR1147-AR1147
CAM95-1030-0
€ 380
| Reflectivity | > 99.95% |
|---|---|
| GDD | < 0.2 fs2 |
| Diameter | Ø 25.4 mm |
SuperHero power
ZERO-ORDER AIR-SPACED WAVEPLATES | HWP-AS-ZO-515-25.4-AR1018-AR1018
CAM95-1030-0
€ 380
| Reflectivity | > 99.95% |
|---|---|
| GDD | < 0.2 fs2 |
| Diameter | Ø 25.4 mm |
SuperHero power
ZERO-ORDER AIR-SPACED WAVEPLATES | QWP-AS-ZO-1030-25.4-AR1147-AR1147
CAM95-1030-0
€ 380
| Reflectivity | > 99.95% |
|---|---|
| GDD | < 0.2 fs2 |
| Diameter | Ø 25.4 mm |
SuperHero power
ZERO-ORDER AIR-SPACED WAVEPLATES | QWP-AS-ZO-515-25.4-AR1018-AR1018
CAM95-1030-0
€ 380
| Reflectivity | > 99.95% |
|---|---|
| GDD | < 0.2 fs2 |
| Diameter | Ø 25.4 mm |
Used in published research
OPTOMAN has a number of plano-concave and plano-convex lenses in stock, ready to be coated. Choosing the in-stock substrate option allows, on average, saving 6 weeks of lead time and reducing end-product cost 3 times.
Available lensesOPTOMAN has a number of 1/2”, 1”, 2” and 3” plano substrates in stock, ready to be coated. Choosing the in-stock substrate option allows, on average, saving 6 weeks of lead time and reducing end-product cost 3 times.
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FAQs
How can IBS-coated Waveplates benefit my business?
IBS-coated waveplates offer extremely low absorption, high LIDT, and excellent environmental stability. Their precise retardation enables accurate polarization control in high-power and ultrafast laser setups, reducing thermal effects, and extending system lifetime. The zero-order air-spaced design ensures consistent performance over time, lowering maintenance costs and total cost of ownership.
Can these waveplates handle high-power ultrafast laser systems?
Absolutely. OPTOMAN’s SuperHero Power IBS-coated waveplates are optimized for femtosecond and picosecond lasers, with measured LIDT of >0.97 J/cm² @ 515 nm, 200 ns, 300 kHz, and estimated >1.92 J/cm² @ 1030 nm, 200 ns, 300 kHz. Their glue-free construction eliminates thermal stress and optical fatigue, ensuring stable operation even in high-repetition-rate or TW-class laser systems.
How can I be sure these waveplates will fit my application?
OPTOMAN collaborates closely with customers to ensure that each optical component fits the target system’s polarization, power, and wavelength requirements. Whether your priority is precision, robustness, or cost-efficiency, our engineers help optimize optical parameters to match your needs.
Does OPTOMAN provide optics or only coating service?
Both. 80% of total OPTOMAN revenue comes from complete products, while 20% is generated by providing coating services on customer-supplied substrates. OPTOMAN responsibly oversees the supplier network for reliable substrates and, if needed, can offer a completely European supply chain.
