True Zero Order Waveplate
True Zero Order Wave plate
  • Structure: Ultra-thin free-standing single plate or constructed with substrates

  • Various retardations: Half wave plate ,Quarter wave plate, Octadic wave plate

  • Better Temperature Bandwidth

  • Wide Wavelength Bandwidth

  • Wide acceptance angle and accurate retardations

  • High damage threshold 1GW/cm2 (single plate versions)

  • Good wavefront and parallelism

  • RoHS Compliant

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Part NO. Material Size Retardation Retardation Tolerance Wavelength Type Mounted Delivery Price Add to CART
True Zero Order Wave plate 01 Crystal Quartz 12.7 mm Quarter wave plate λ/4 ± λ/300 1310 nm Single Plate With Φ1" Mounts 2 Weeks $70
True Zero Order Wave plate 02 Crystal Quartz 12.7 mm Quarter wave plate λ/4 ± λ/300 1310 nm Single Plate With Φ1" Mounts 2 Weeks $70
True Zero Order Wave plate 03 Crystal Quartz 12.7 mm Quarter wave plate λ/4 ± λ/300 1480 nm Single Plate With Φ1" Mounts 2 Weeks $70
True Zero Order Wave plate 04 Crystal Quartz 12.7 mm Quarter wave plate λ/4 ± λ/300 1550 nm Single Plate With Φ1" Mounts 2 Weeks $70
True Zero Order Wave plate 05 Crystal Quartz 12.7 mm Half wave plate λ/2 ± λ/300 638 nm Single Plate With Φ1" Mounts 2 Weeks $70
True Zero Order Wave plate 06 Crystal Quartz 12.7 mm Half wave plate λ/2 ± λ/300 800 nm Single Plate With Φ1" Mounts 2 Weeks $70
True Zero Order Wave plate 07 Crystal Quartz 12.7 mm Half wave plate λ/2 ± λ/300 980 nm Single Plate With Φ1" Mounts 2 Weeks $70
True Zero Order Wave plate 08 Crystal Quartz 12.7 mm Half wave plate λ/2 ± λ/300 1064 nm Single Plate With Φ1" Mounts 2 Weeks $70
True Zero Order Wave plate 09 Crystal Quartz 12.7 mm Half wave plate λ/2 ± λ/300 1310 nm Single Plate With Φ1" Mounts 2 Weeks $70
True Zero Order Wave plate 10 Crystal Quartz 12.7 mm Half wave plate λ/2 ± λ/300 1480 nm Single Plate With Φ1" Mounts 2 Weeks $70
True Zero Order Wave plate 11 Crystal Quartz 12.7 mm Half wave plate λ/2 ± λ/300 1550 nm Single Plate With Φ1" Mounts 2 Weeks $70
True Zero Order Wave plate 12 Crystal Quartz 6.35x6.35 mm Quarter wave plate λ/4 ± λ/300 1310 nm Single Plate Unmounted 2 Weeks $70
True Zero Order Wave plate 13 Crystal Quartz 6.35x6.35 mm Quarter wave plate λ/4 ± λ/300 1310 nm Single Plate Unmounted 2 Weeks $70
True Zero Order Wave plate 14 Crystal Quartz 6.35x6.35 mm Quarter wave plate λ/4 ± λ/300 1480 nm Single Plate Unmounted 2 Weeks $70
True Zero Order Wave plate 15 Crystal Quartz 6.35x6.35 mm Quarter wave plate λ/4 ± λ/300 1550 nm Single Plate Unmounted 2 Weeks $70
True Zero Order Wave plate 16 Crystal Quartz 6.35x6.35 mm Half wave plate λ/2 ± λ/300 638 nm Single Plate Unmounted 2 Weeks $70
True Zero Order Wave plate 17 Crystal Quartz 6.35x6.35 mm Half wave plate λ/2 ± λ/300 800 nm Single Plate Unmounted 2 Weeks $70
True Zero Order Wave plate 18 Crystal Quartz 6.35x6.35 mm Half wave plate λ/2 ± λ/300 980 nm Single Plate Unmounted 2 Weeks $70
True Zero Order Wave plate 19 Crystal Quartz 6.35x6.35 mm Half wave plate λ/2 ± λ/300 1064 nm Single Plate Unmounted 2 Weeks $70
True Zero Order Wave plate 20 Crystal Quartz 6.35x6.35 mm Half wave plate λ/2 ± λ/300 1310 nm Single Plate Unmounted 2 Weeks $70
True Zero Order Wave plate 21 Crystal Quartz 6.35x6.35 mm Half wave plate λ/2 ± λ/300 1480 nm Single Plate Unmounted 2 Weeks $70
True Zero Order Wave plate 22 Crystal Quartz 6.35x6.35 mm Half wave plate λ/2 ± λ/300 1550 nm Single Plate Unmounted 2 Weeks $70
True Zero Order Wave plate 23 Crystal Quartz + UVFS 12.7 mm Quarter wave plate λ/4 ± λ/300 355 nm Optically Contacted With Φ1" Mounts 2 Weeks $90
True Zero Order Wave plate 24 Crystal Quartz + UVFS 12.7 mm Half wave plate λ/2 ± λ/300 355 nm Optically Contacted With Φ1" Mounts 2 Weeks $90
True Zero Order Wave plate 25 Crystal Quartz + UVFS 12.7 mm Quarter wave plate λ/4 ± λ/300 445 nm Optically Contacted With Φ1" Mounts 2 Weeks $90
True Zero Order Wave plate 26 Crystal Quartz + UVFS 12.7 mm Half wave plate λ/2 ± λ/300 445 nm Optically Contacted With Φ1" Mounts 2 Weeks $90
True Zero Order Wave plate 27 Crystal Quartz + UVFS 12.7 mm Quarter wave plate λ/4 ± λ/300 525 nm Optically Contacted With Φ1" Mounts 2 Weeks $90
True Zero Order Wave plate 28 Crystal Quartz + UVFS 12.7 mm Half wave plate λ/2 ± λ/300 520 nm Optically Contacted With Φ1" Mounts 2 Weeks $90
True Zero Order Wave plate 29 Crystal Quartz + UVFS 12.7 mm Quarter wave plate λ/4 ± λ/300 520 nm Optically Contacted With Φ1" Mounts 2 Weeks $90
True Zero Order Wave plate 30 Crystal Quartz + UVFS 12.7 mm Half wave plate λ/2 ± λ/300 532 nm Optically Contacted With Φ1" Mounts 2 Weeks $90
True Zero Order Wave plate 31 Crystal Quartz + UVFS 12.7 mm Quarter wave plate λ/4 ± λ/300 632.8 nm Optically Contacted With Φ1" Mounts 2 Weeks $90
True Zero Order Wave plate 32 Crystal Quartz + UVFS 12.7 mm Half wave plate λ/2 ± λ/300 632.8 nm Optically Contacted With Φ1" Mounts 2 Weeks $90
True Zero Order Wave plate 33 Crystal Quartz + UVFS 12.7 mm Quarter wave plate λ/4 ± λ/300 780 nm Optically Contacted With Φ1" Mounts 2 Weeks $90
True Zero Order Wave plate 34 Crystal Quartz + UVFS 12.7 mm Half wave plate λ/2 ± λ/300 780 nm Optically Contacted With Φ1" Mounts 2 Weeks $90
True Zero Order Wave plate 35 Crystal Quartz + UVFS 12.7 mm Quarter wave plate λ/4 ± λ/300 808 nm Optically Contacted With Φ1" Mounts 2 Weeks $90
True Zero Order Wave plate 36 Crystal Quartz + UVFS 12.7 mm Half wave plate λ/2 ± λ/300 808 nm Optically Contacted With Φ1" Mounts 2 Weeks $90
True Zero Order Wave plate 37 Crystal Quartz + UVFS 12.7 mm Quarter wave plate λ/4 ± λ/300 852 nm Optically Contacted With Φ1" Mounts 2 Weeks $90
True Zero Order Wave plate 38 Crystal Quartz + UVFS 12.7 mm Half wave plate λ/2 ± λ/300 852 nm Optically Contacted With Φ1" Mounts 2 Weeks $90
True Zero Order Wave plate 39 Crystal Quartz + UVFS 12.7 mm Quarter wave plate λ/4 ± λ/300 980 nm Optically Contacted With Φ1" Mounts 2 Weeks $90
True Zero Order Wave plate 40 Crystal Quartz + UVFS 12.7 mm Half wave plate λ/2 ± λ/300 980 nm Optically Contacted With Φ1" Mounts 2 Weeks $90
True Zero Order Wave plate 41 Crystal Quartz + UVFS 12.7 mm Quarter wave plate λ/4 ± λ/300 1030 nm Optically Contacted With Φ1" Mounts 2 Weeks $90
True Zero Order Wave plate 42 Crystal Quartz + UVFS 12.7 mm Half wave plate λ/2 ± λ/300 1030 nm Optically Contacted With Φ1" Mounts 2 Weeks $90
True Zero Order Wave plate 43 Crystal Quartz + UVFS 12.7 mm Quarter wave plate λ/4 ± λ/300 1064 nm Optically Contacted With Φ1" Mounts 2 Weeks $90
True Zero Order Wave plate 44 Crystal Quartz + UVFS 12.7 mm Half wave plate λ/2 ± λ/300 1064 nm Optically Contacted With Φ1" Mounts 2 Weeks $90
True Zero Order Wave plate 45 Crystal Quartz + UVFS 12.7 mm Quarter wave plate λ/4 ± λ/300 1310 nm Optically Contacted With Φ1" Mounts 2 Weeks $90
True Zero Order Wave plate 46 Crystal Quartz + UVFS 12.7 mm Half wave plate λ/2 ± λ/300 1310 nm Optically Contacted With Φ1" Mounts 2 Weeks $90
True Zero Order Wave plate 47 Crystal Quartz + UVFS 12.7 mm Quarter wave plate λ/4 ± λ/300 1480 nm Optically Contacted With Φ1" Mounts 2 Weeks $90
True Zero Order Wave plate 48 Crystal Quartz + UVFS 12.7 mm Half wave plate λ/2 ± λ/300 1480 nm Optically Contacted With Φ1" Mounts 2 Weeks $90
True Zero Order Wave plate 49 Crystal Quartz + UVFS 12.7 mm Quarter wave plate λ/4 ± λ/300 1550 nm Optically Contacted With Φ1" Mounts 2 Weeks $90
True Zero Order Wave plate 50 Crystal Quartz + UVFS 12.7 mm Half wave plate λ/2 ± λ/300 1550 nm Optically Contacted With Φ1" Mounts 2 Weeks $90
True Zero Order Wave plate 51 Crystal Quartz + UVFS 6.35x6.35 mm Quarter wave plate λ/4 ± λ/300 355 nm Optically Contacted Unmounted 2 Weeks $90
True Zero Order Wave plate 52 Crystal Quartz + UVFS 6.35x6.35 mm Half wave plate λ/2 ± λ/300 355 nm Optically Contacted Unmounted 2 Weeks $90
True Zero Order Wave plate 53 Crystal Quartz + UVFS 6.35x6.35 mm Quarter wave plate λ/4 ± λ/300 445 nm Optically Contacted Unmounted 2 Weeks $90
True Zero Order Wave plate 54 Crystal Quartz + UVFS 6.35x6.35 mm Half wave plate λ/2 ± λ/300 445 nm Optically Contacted Unmounted 2 Weeks $90
True Zero Order Wave plate 55 Crystal Quartz + UVFS 6.35x6.35 mm Quarter wave plate λ/4 ± λ/300 525 nm Optically Contacted Unmounted 2 Weeks $90
True Zero Order Wave plate 56 Crystal Quartz + UVFS 6.35x6.35 mm Half wave plate λ/2 ± λ/300 520 nm Optically Contacted Unmounted 2 Weeks $90
True Zero Order Wave plate 57 Crystal Quartz + UVFS 6.35x6.35 mm Quarter wave plate λ/4 ± λ/300 520 nm Optically Contacted Unmounted 2 Weeks $90
True Zero Order Wave plate 58 Crystal Quartz + UVFS 6.35x6.35 mm Half wave plate λ/2 ± λ/300 532 nm Optically Contacted Unmounted 2 Weeks $90
True Zero Order Wave plate 59 Crystal Quartz + UVFS 6.35x6.35 mm Quarter wave plate λ/4 ± λ/300 632.8 nm Optically Contacted Unmounted 2 Weeks $90
True Zero Order Wave plate 60 Crystal Quartz + UVFS 6.35x6.35 mm Half wave plate λ/2 ± λ/300 632.8 nm Optically Contacted Unmounted 2 Weeks $90
True Zero Order Wave plate 61 Crystal Quartz + UVFS 6.35x6.35 mm Quarter wave plate λ/4 ± λ/300 780 nm Optically Contacted Unmounted 2 Weeks $90
True Zero Order Wave plate 62 Crystal Quartz + UVFS 6.35x6.35 mm Half wave plate λ/2 ± λ/300 780 nm Optically Contacted Unmounted 2 Weeks $90
True Zero Order Wave plate 63 Crystal Quartz + UVFS 6.35x6.35 mm Quarter wave plate λ/4 ± λ/300 808 nm Optically Contacted Unmounted 2 Weeks $90
True Zero Order Wave plate 64 Crystal Quartz + UVFS 6.35x6.35 mm Half wave plate λ/2 ± λ/300 808 nm Optically Contacted Unmounted 2 Weeks $90
True Zero Order Wave plate 65 Crystal Quartz + UVFS 6.35x6.35 mm Quarter wave plate λ/4 ± λ/300 852 nm Optically Contacted Unmounted 2 Weeks $90
True Zero Order Wave plate 66 Crystal Quartz + UVFS 6.35x6.35 mm Half wave plate λ/2 ± λ/300 852 nm Optically Contacted Unmounted 2 Weeks $90
True Zero Order Wave plate 67 Crystal Quartz + UVFS 6.35x6.35 mm Quarter wave plate λ/4 ± λ/300 980 nm Optically Contacted Unmounted 2 Weeks $90
True Zero Order Wave plate 68 Crystal Quartz + UVFS 6.35x6.35 mm Half wave plate λ/2 ± λ/300 980 nm Optically Contacted Unmounted 2 Weeks $90
True Zero Order Wave plate 69 Crystal Quartz + UVFS 6.35x6.35 mm Quarter wave plate λ/4 ± λ/300 1030 nm Optically Contacted Unmounted 2 Weeks $90
True Zero Order Wave plate 70 Crystal Quartz + UVFS 6.35x6.35 mm Half wave plate λ/2 ± λ/300 1030 nm Optically Contacted Unmounted 2 Weeks $90
True Zero Order Wave plate 71 Crystal Quartz + UVFS 6.35x6.35 mm Quarter wave plate λ/4 ± λ/300 1064 nm Optically Contacted Unmounted 2 Weeks $90
True Zero Order Wave plate 72 Crystal Quartz + UVFS 6.35x6.35 mm Half wave plate λ/2 ± λ/300 1064 nm Optically Contacted Unmounted 2 Weeks $90
True Zero Order Wave plate 73 Crystal Quartz + UVFS 6.35x6.35 mm Quarter wave plate λ/4 ± λ/300 1310 nm Optically Contacted Unmounted 2 Weeks $90
True Zero Order Wave plate 74 Crystal Quartz + UVFS 6.35x6.35 mm Half wave plate λ/2 ± λ/300 1310 nm Optically Contacted Unmounted 2 Weeks $90
True Zero Order Wave plate 75 Crystal Quartz + UVFS 6.35x6.35 mm Quarter wave plate λ/4 ± λ/300 1480 nm Optically Contacted Unmounted 2 Weeks $90
True Zero Order Wave plate 76 Crystal Quartz + UVFS 6.35x6.35 mm Half wave plate λ/2 ± λ/300 1480 nm Optically Contacted Unmounted 2 Weeks $90
True Zero Order Wave plate 77 Crystal Quartz + UVFS 6.35x6.35 mm Quarter wave plate λ/4 ± λ/300 1550 nm Optically Contacted Unmounted 2 Weeks $90
True Zero Order Wave plate 78 Crystal Quartz + UVFS 6.35x6.35 mm Half wave plate λ/2 ± λ/300 1550 nm Optically Contacted Unmounted 2 Weeks $90
True zero order wave plate is an advanced and improved version of zero order wave plates with superior broadband performance. Although belonging to the zero order category, unlike the net zero order wave plates which generate the desired retardance by stacking two multiple order wave plates and get the resulting retardation from the difference of phase shifts in the two plates, true zero order wave plates feature extremely miniature thickness to provide exactly the required retardation (for example, a phase delay of precisely lambda/2 for a half wave plate). This feature imparted excellent retardation consistencies to wavelength change, ambient temperature change, and changes of incident angle to true zero-order wave plates. 


The most extensively used wave plates are half wave plates and quarter wave plates, half wave plates are frequently used to rotate vertical polarization to horizontal polarization while quarter wave plates are used for conversions between linear polarization and circular polarization Crysmit offers multiple specifications of true zero order wave plates with half or quarter retardance:


Type 1: Quartz free-standing single plate

While the freestanding version may be relatively vulnerable and might cause inconvenience to the fabrication and handling process, the single plate has a high damage threshold(>1GW/cm2@1064nm,10ns,10Hz), therefore recommendable for high energy application. The standard wavelengths of quartz true zero order wave plates range from 532nm-1550nm, other wavelengths could be customized according to your requirements.

Crysmit is capable to provide single plate true zero order wave plates of quartz, with a minimum thickness that produces π/2 phase delay for 800nm light source and π/4 phase delay for 1550nm light source.


Type2: Quartz single plate + BK7 substrate

The versions with BK7 substrates are either cemented using NOA61 (Norland Optical Adhesive 61, it is an accredited optical grade adhesive sourced from Norland Products) or attach by optical bonding to strengthen the wave plates for easier operation. As for wave plates with BK7 substrates, the limit of our capability is down to 355nm (355nm excluded).

The modules cemented with BK7 substrates have the drawback of significantly reduced damage threshold (1~2J/cm2@1064nm,10ns,10Hz). The BK7 substrates might also be assembled together with the quartz plates using a glue-free method of diffusion bonding, which subsequently raises the damage threshold to 15J/cm2@1064nm,10ns,10Hz.

True Zero Order Wave plate-Single Plate

MaterialCrystal Quartz
ModulesSingle Plate
Surface Quality20/10 scratch and dig
Clear Aperture>90% central area
Wavefront Distortion<λ/8@632.8nm
Parallelism<1 arc second
Retardation Tolerance<λ/100
AR CoatingR<0.25%@central wavelength
Damage Threshold>10J/cm2, 20ns, 20Hz @1064nm
λ/4 Standard Wavelength1310nm, 1480nm, 1550nm
λ/2 Standard Wavelength980nm, 1064nm,1310nm, 1480nm, 1550nm

Ture Zero Order Wave plate-Cemented

MaterialCrystal Quartz + BK7
ModulesCemented by NOA61
Surface Quality20/10 scratch and dig
Clear Aperture>90% central area
Wavefront Distortion<λ/8@632.8nm
Parallelism<1 arc second
Retardation Tolerance<λ/100
AR CoatingR<0.25%@central wavelength
Damage Threshold>10J/cm2, 20ns, 20Hz @1064nm
Standard Wavelength355nm, 532nm, 632.8nm, 780nm, 808nm980nm, 1064nm1310nm, 1480nm, 1550nm


What is the type of True zero order wavepalte ?

  • Type1: True Zero Order Wave plate-Single Plate

  • Type2: Ture Zero Order Wave plate-Cemented


What is the True zero order wave plate ?

A True Zero Order Wave plate is a specialized type of wave plate that provides highly accurate and stable retardation without introducing unwanted effects. It offers precise polarization control and minimal wavelength dependence, making it ideal for applications that require precise wavefront manipulation and consistent performance. It is commonly used in optics, laser systems, spectroscopy, microscopy, and polarization-dependent devices.


Literature

  • Stability of birefringent linear retarders (wave plates); PD Hale, GW Day - Applied optics, 1988 - opg.optica.org

  • Porous silica true zero-order wave plate in the deep ultraviolet range;S Shichi, M Fujii, K Imakita, S Hayashi - Optics Communications, 2013 - Elsevier

  • Optimal design of achromatic true zero-order wave plates using twisted nematic liquid crystal S Shen, J She, T Tao - JOSA A, 2005 - opg.optica.org

  • Pulse width adjustable Q-switched cavity dumped laser by rotating a quarter-wave plate and a pockels cell; Opt. Lett.(2017)

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