AQWP6 - NIR Quarter Waveplates
Eliminate single wavelength waveplates with just one component. The NIR achromatic quarterwave retarder converts incoming plane polarized light into circular polarization. NIR quarterwave retarders will make both lefthand or righthand circular polarization states. Our achromatic retarders are known to have very large clear apertures and precise quarterwave phase retardance. The AQWP6 broadband waveplate is popular with NIR imaging developers, laser cavity isolation, optical isolation in NIR systems and measurement device manufacturers.
AQWP6
NIR Achromatic Quarterwave Retarder
Active Range: 700nm-1100nm
Price competitive
True zero order
Wide angle of acceptance
Very large clear apertures
Multi layer polymer stack
Ultra wide NIR bandwidth
Visible wavelength overlap
Free standing or laminated between glass
BBAR coated directly onto polymer optional
Large aperture available, 100mm OD
Specification Focus
.01 waves tolerance
99% internal transmittance
Index of refraction = 1.58
BBAR on raw polymer: R ≤ .75% per surface Avg.
Glass Laminated
Near Infrared Quarterwave Achromatic Retarders
Off the Shelf
Bolder Vision carries an off the shelf achromat retarder 700-1100nm. Our glass laminated NIR achromatic retarder delivers low transmitted wavefront distortion, high internal transmittance and very large clear apertures. The standard outer diameter fits into many housings sold out of catalogs today.
Custom Sizes
BVO will manufacture any size glass for your requirements. OEM wafer slicing or water jet cutting available.
AQWP6 – Standard NIR Quarterwave Achromat Specifications
Birefringent Material
Polymer, sandwiched between BK-7 substrates
Recommended Wavelength Range
λ/4, over near infrared region from 700 – 1100nm
Surface Quality
40-20 Scratch-Dig
Substrates
BK-7, grade-A, fine annealed
AR Coating
R ≤ 0.65% loss per surface (normal incidence) average,
BBAR 400-900nm or 700-1100nm wavelength rangeSize
25.4mm outer diameter, 80% clear aperture (20mm)
Acceptance Angle
± 15 degrees
Unit Thickness
4.55mm +/- .20mm
Optic Axis Stability
≤ 2 degree
Wavefront Distortion
λ/4 @ 632.8nm
Temperature Range
20° C to 40° C
Wedge
≤ 2 minutes
Damage Threshold
CW: 500 Watt/cm2
Vis Pulsed: .3 J/cm2 10 nsec pulses @ 532nm
Free Standing Achromatic Waveplates
OEM cost effective NIR achromatic quarter waveplates. Bolder Vision now offers lower-cost, achromatic, free standing polymer (FSA) waveplates. This achromat has no outer substrates and is ideal for integration into any production optical system because of low price and flexibility. Can be dual side anti-reflection coated for increased transmission.
Advantages of free standing achromat
Distinctly useful for OEM applications
Form Factor – Free standing waveplates can be sliced or die cut specifically for custom applications. This capability affords optic system designers to shrink their form factor size, dramatically decrease their cost per unit and expand design options.
AR Coatings – BBAR coatings on one side or both sides of FSA waveplates. Laminate onto pre-existing substrates (AR coating one side) or as a free standing retarder component (AR coating both sides).
Cost – Per unit cost contracts due to less raw materials and labor. The retardation characteristics are exactly the same as our standard product. Some designs do not call for low transmitted wavefront or high abrasion resistance. If this is true for you, the free standing polymer achromatic waveplate may be a wise choice to consider.
Environmentally Stable – The multi layer polymer stacks are optically fused using no adhesives. This fact results in a robust monolithic retarder that has sound environmental specs, high transmittance and a singular index of refraction.
AQWP6 – Free Standing NIR Quarterwave Achromat Specifications
Birefringent Material
Fused polymers
Stack Thickness
.55mm, +/- 0.05mm
Optional AR Coating
R ≤ .75% per surface Avg., 700-1100nm
Environmental
60° C at 90% RH for 1000 hours
80° C for 1000 hours dry, -30° C for 1000 hours dry
-20° C (1 hour) to 75° C (1 hour) for 100 cycles
描述 [描述] Active Range: 700nm-1100nm