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Quartz Waveplates (Retarders) are available in multiple order and zero order. These waveplates are ideal for a range of applications. Multiple order waveplates are ideal for applications where the wavelength deviates less than ±1% from the design wavelength of the waveplate. For applications with a greater than ±1% deviation, zero order waveplates are recommended due to their increased bandwidth and lower sensitivity to temperature change. Quartz Waveplates (Retarders) have the fast axis marked on the edge of the mount to ease system integration.
Introduction to Polarization
Is polarization a new topic for you? Learn about key terminology, types, and more information to help you understand polarization at Edmund Optics.
View NowPolymer Polarizers and Retarders
Polymer polarizers and retarders, consisting of sheets of polyvinyl alcohol and TAC cellulose triacetate, alter the polarization of light.
View NowPolarizer Selection Guide
Edmund Optics' Polarizer Selection Guide refines your search for a specific type of polarizer.
View NowUnderstanding Waveplates and Retarders
Waveplates (retarders) are different when used in polarized light than unpolarized light. Consider terminology, fabrication, or applications at Edmund Optics.
View NowHow Do 3D Movies Work? Polarization
Optical Engineer Katie Schwertz explains how 3D movies work because of polarization in a kid-friendly way.
View NowPolarization Overview - Part 1: Polarization Basics
Polarizers are optical components designed to filter, modify, or analyze the various polarization states of light.
View NowPolarization Overview - Part 2: Waveplates & Retarders (Advanced)
Waveplates and retarders are optical components designed to transmit light while modifying its polarization state without attenuating, deviating, or displacing the beam.
View NowYou offer many types of polarizers. What are some key benefits to help me decide which is best for my application?
When you list the average transmission of a polarizer, what is the difference between single, parallel, and crossed?
I have a linear polarizer glass filter and would like to create circularly polarized light. What type of optics do I need for this?
What is the difference between multiple and zero-order retarders and when should I pick one over the other?
Can I adapt a retarder for use with a specific wavelength other than the design wavelength?
Successful Light Polarization Techniques
Are you looking for a solution to common imaging problems? Discover different polarization techniques to improve your image at Edmund Optics.
View NowPolarization Directed Flat Lenses Product Review
Polarization Directed Flat Lenses, which are formed with polymerized liquid crystal thin-film, create a focal length that is dependent on polarization state.
View NowPolarizers Review
Polarizers are used in a wide range of imaging and research and development applications.
View NowI would like to split light from a circularly polarized laser source into two beams. What happens when it passes through a cube beamsplitter – both non-polarizing and polarizing?
Does light entering a multimode fiber undergo a polarization change during propagation through the fiber? If so, can the emerging light be linearly polarized by placing a polarizer at the fiber’s output end?
Why does the polarization of a laser matter?
The polarization state of a laser source is important for many different applications.
View NowOptical Microscopy Application: Differential Interference Contrast
Differential interference contrast (DIC) is one of the polarization techniques that can be used in optical microscopy. Learn about this technique at Edmund Optics.
View NowLaser Polarization: The Importance of Polarization in Laser Applications
Understanding the polarization of laser light is critical for many applications, as polarization impacts reflectance, focusing the beam, and other key behaviors.
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