Zero order · crystal quartz
Zero Order Waveplate — 10 mm
Air-spaced laser-quality crystal quartz retarder with 8 mm clear aperture. Far less temperature sensitive than multiple-order plates.
$305 per waveplate
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41 optics · Waveplates
Zero order · crystal quartz
Zero Order Waveplate — 12.7 mm
10 mm clear aperture air-spaced zero-order retarder in laser-quality crystal quartz. Standard wavelengths 237–2020 nm.
$355 per waveplate
Zero order · crystal quartz
Zero Order Waveplate — 17.5 mm
Air-spaced zero-order retarder, 15 mm clear aperture, 237–2021 nm. Stock wavelengths and custom on request.
$365 per waveplate
HLD · new addition
High Laser Damage Zero Order Waveplate — 17.5 mm
High Laser Damage zero-order retarder with HLD AR coating — 1 MW/cm² CW, 20 J/cm² @ 10 ns. New addition to the waveplate line.
$435 per waveplate · mounted $465
Zero order · crystal quartz
Zero Order Waveplate — 25.4 mm
23 mm clear aperture zero-order retarder. The workhorse size for imaging and laser systems.
$495 per waveplate
Zero order · large aperture
Zero Order Waveplate — 38.1 mm
34 mm clear aperture zero-order retarder for high-power and imaging applications.
$1,595 per waveplate
Zero order · large aperture
Zero Order Waveplate — 50.8 mm
46 mm clear aperture — our largest standard zero-order retarder.
$2,260 per waveplate
Super large · 3 inch
Super Large 3" Zero Order Waveplate — 76.2 mm
Air-spaced 3-inch zero-order retarder for large-beam, high-power lasers. Custom wavelengths 355–2021 nm.
$3,295 per waveplate · mounted $3,495
Super large · 4 inch
Super Large 4" Zero Order Waveplate — 101.6 mm
The largest zero-order retarder in the line — 4-inch air-spaced crystal quartz with a rugged 4.5" mounting ring.
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Multiple order · single plate
Multiple Order Waveplate — 17.5 mm
Single-plate laser-grade quartz retarder. More temperature sensitive than zero order — best for lab, monochromatic use.
$265 unmounted, from
Multiple order · single plate
Multiple Order Waveplate — 25.4 mm
1-inch single-plate laser-grade quartz retarder. AR-coated, ½ or ¼ wave, 237–2020 nm.
$350 per waveplate · mounted $370
Achromatic · quartz + MgF2
Achromatic Waveplate — Air Spaced, 12.7 mm
Retardation stays flat across hundreds of nm. The right choice for tunable or broad-spectrum sources.
$755 per waveplate
Achromatic · cemented
Achromatic Waveplate — Cemented, 25.4 mm
Larger cemented achromatic retarder with stable, wavelength-insensitive performance.
$845 per waveplate
Custom · any spec
Custom Waveplates (Build-to-Print)
Any wavelength 237–2021 nm, any size 5–101.6 mm, square or rectangular. We make custom versions of everything.
Quote on request quote on request
Waveplates · Cookbook p. 4
Zero Order (Z series) — Z-10-A-R-N-WL
Model Z-10-A-R-N-WL. Ø10 unmounted; Any standard; custom ±10–20 nm off-chart; Crystal quartz – laser quality; Air-spaced, stainless spacer.
$305 per unit · catalog list; confirm current pricing
Waveplates · Cookbook p. 4
Zero Order (Z series) — Z-10-A-R-A-WL
Model Z-10-A-R-A-WL. Ø10 in 12.7 mm ring; Any standard; custom ±10–20 nm off-chart; Crystal quartz – laser quality; Air-spaced, stainless spacer.
$355 per unit · catalog list; confirm current pricing
Waveplates · Cookbook p. 4
Zero Order (Z series) — Z-10-A-R-B-WL
Model Z-10-A-R-B-WL. Ø10 in 25.4 mm ring; Any standard; custom ±10–20 nm off-chart; Crystal quartz – laser quality; Air-spaced, stainless spacer.
$365 per unit · catalog list; confirm current pricing
Waveplates · Cookbook p. 5
Zero Order (Z series) — Z-12.7-A-R-N-WL
Model Z-12.7-A-R-N-WL. Ø12.7 unmounted; Any standard; custom ±10–20 nm off-chart; Crystal quartz – laser quality; Air-spaced, stainless spacer.
$355 per unit · catalog list; confirm current pricing
Waveplates · Cookbook p. 5
Zero Order (Z series) — Z-12.7-A-R-B-WL
Model Z-12.7-A-R-B-WL. Ø12.7 in 25.4 mm ring; Any standard; custom ±10–20 nm off-chart; Crystal quartz – laser quality; Air-spaced, stainless spacer.
$385 per unit · catalog list; confirm current pricing
Waveplates · Cookbook p. 6
Zero Order (Z series) — Z-17.5-A-R-N-WL
Model Z-17.5-A-R-N-WL. Ø17.5 unmounted; Any standard; custom ±10–20 nm off-chart; Crystal quartz – laser quality; Air-spaced, stainless spacer.
$365 per unit · catalog list; confirm current pricing
Waveplates · Cookbook p. 6
Zero Order (Z series) — Z-17.5-A-R-B-WL
Model Z-17.5-A-R-B-WL. Ø17.5 in 25.4 mm ring; Any standard; custom ±10–20 nm off-chart; Crystal quartz – laser quality; Air-spaced, stainless spacer.
$385 per unit · catalog list; confirm current pricing
Waveplates · Cookbook p. 7
Zero Order HLD (Z series -H) — Z-17.5-A-R-N-WL-H
Model Z-17.5-A-R-N-WL-H. Ø17.5 unmounted; 355, 408, 532, 800, 1030, 1064 (standard); custom available; Crystal quartz – laser quality; Air-spaced, stainless spacer.
$435 per unit · catalog list; confirm current pricing
Waveplates · Cookbook p. 7
Zero Order HLD (Z series -H) — Z-17.5-A-R-B-WL-H
Model Z-17.5-A-R-B-WL-H. Ø17.5 in 25.4 mm ring; 355, 408, 532, 800, 1030, 1064 (standard); custom available; Crystal quartz – laser quality; Air-spaced, stainless spacer.
$465 per unit · catalog list; confirm current pricing
Waveplates · Cookbook p. 8
Zero Order (Z series) — Z-25.4-A-R-N-WL
Model Z-25.4-A-R-N-WL. Ø25.4 unmounted; 266, 355, 408, 423, 488, 514.5, 532, 632.8, 650, 670, 780, 800, 830, 980, 1064, 1550 (standard); custom ±10–20 nm; Crystal quartz – laser quality; Air-spaced, stainless spacer.
$495 per unit · catalog list; confirm current pricing
Waveplates · Cookbook p. 8
Zero Order (Z series) — Z-25.4-A-R-C-WL
Model Z-25.4-A-R-C-WL. Ø25.4 in 30 mm ring; 266, 355, 408, 423, 488, 514.5, 532, 632.8, 650, 670, 780, 800, 830, 980, 1064, 1550 (standard); custom ±10–20 nm; Crystal quartz – laser quality; Air-spaced, stainless spacer.
$535 per unit · catalog list; confirm current pricing
Waveplates · Cookbook p. 9
Zero Order Large (Z series) — Z-38.1-A-R-N-WL
Model Z-38.1-A-R-N-WL. Ø38.1 unmounted; 355, 532, 632.8, 800, 1064, 1550 (standard); custom available; Crystal quartz – laser quality; Air-spaced, stainless spacer.
$1,595 per unit · catalog list; confirm current pricing
Waveplates · Cookbook p. 9
Zero Order Large (Z series) — Z-38.1-A-R-E-WL
Model Z-38.1-A-R-E-WL. Ø38.1 in 50.8 mm ring; 355, 532, 632.8, 800, 1064, 1550 (standard); custom available; Crystal quartz – laser quality; Air-spaced, stainless spacer.
$1,670 per unit · catalog list; confirm current pricing
Waveplates · Cookbook p. 9
Zero Order Large (Z series) — Z-50.8-A-R-N-WL
Model Z-50.8-A-R-N-WL. Ø50.8 unmounted; 355, 532, 632.8, 800, 1064, 1550 (standard); custom available; Crystal quartz – laser quality; Air-spaced, stainless spacer.
$2,260 per unit · catalog list; confirm current pricing
Waveplates · Cookbook p. 9
Zero Order Large (Z series) — Z-50.8-A-R-G-WL
Model Z-50.8-A-R-G-WL. Ø50.8 in 76.2 mm ring; 355, 532, 632.8, 800, 1064, 1550 (standard); custom available; Crystal quartz – laser quality; Air-spaced, stainless spacer.
$2,295 per unit · catalog list; confirm current pricing
Waveplates · Cookbook p. 10
Zero Order Super Large (Z series) — Z-76.2-A-R-N-WL
Model Z-76.2-A-R-N-WL. Ø76.2 unmounted; Custom: specify 355–2021 nm; Crystal quartz – laser quality; Air-spaced, stainless spacer.
$3,295 per unit · catalog list; confirm current pricing
Waveplates · Cookbook p. 10
Zero Order Super Large (Z series) — Z-76.2-A-R-H-WL
Model Z-76.2-A-R-H-WL. Ø76.2 in 4" (101.6 mm) ring; Custom: specify 355–2021 nm; Crystal quartz – laser quality; Air-spaced, stainless spacer.
$3,495 per unit · catalog list; confirm current pricing
Waveplates · Cookbook p. 11
Zero Order Super Large (Z series) — Z-101.6-A-Ret-J/U-Wavelength
Model Z-101.6-A-Ret-J/U-Wavelength. Ø101.6 unmounted or 4.5" ring; Custom: specify 355–2021 nm; Crystal quartz – laser quality; Air-spaced, stainless spacer.
Quote on request quote on request
Waveplates · Cookbook p. 12
Zero Order — Any Wavelength Program — (any Z-series P/N with chosen WL)
Model (any Z-series P/N with chosen WL). Ø10 / 12.7 / 17.5 / 25.4 / 38.1 / 50.8; Any wavelength 248–2020 nm (covers ~95% of requests); Crystal quartz – laser quality; Air-spaced; cemented & contacted also available.
Quote on request quote on request
Waveplates · Cookbook p. 13
Multiple Order (M series) — M-17.5-D-R-N-WL
Model M-17.5-D-R-N-WL. Ø17.5 unmounted; Per chart; dual-wavelength available; Crystal quartz – laser quality; Single plate (D).
$265 per unit · catalog list; confirm current pricing
Waveplates · Cookbook p. 13
Multiple Order (M series) — M-17.5-D-R-B-WL
Model M-17.5-D-R-B-WL. Ø17.5 in 25.4 mm ring; Per chart; dual-wavelength available; Crystal quartz – laser quality; Single plate (D).
$270 per unit · catalog list; confirm current pricing
Waveplates · Cookbook p. 13
Multiple Order (M series) — M-25.4-D-R-N-WL
Model M-25.4-D-R-N-WL. Ø25.4 unmounted; Per chart; dual-wavelength available; Crystal quartz – laser quality; Single plate (D).
$350 per unit · catalog list; confirm current pricing
Waveplates · Cookbook p. 13
Multiple Order (M series) — M-25.4-D-R-C-WL
Model M-25.4-D-R-C-WL. Ø25.4 in 30 mm ring; Per chart; dual-wavelength available; Crystal quartz – laser quality; Single plate (D).
$370 per unit · catalog list; confirm current pricing
Waveplates · Cookbook p. 13
Multiple Order (M series) — (other M-series sizes)
Model (other M-series sizes). Ø10 / 12.5 / 38.1 / 50.8; Per chart; dual-wavelength available; Crystal quartz – laser quality; Single plate (D).
Quote on request quote on request
Waveplates · Cookbook p. 14
Achromatic — Cemented (A series) — A-25.4-B-R-N-X
Model A-25.4-B-R-N-X. Ø25.4 unmounted; X: 1=465–610, 2=700–1000, 3=1200–1650, 4=610–850 nm; Crystal quartz + MgF2 (cemented); Cemented (B).
$810 per unit · catalog list; confirm current pricing
Waveplates · Cookbook p. 14
Achromatic — Cemented (A series) — A-25.4-B-R-C-X
Model A-25.4-B-R-C-X. Ø25.4 in 30 mm ring; X: 1=465–610, 2=700–1000, 3=1200–1650, 4=610–850 nm; Crystal quartz + MgF2 (cemented); Cemented (B).
$845 per unit · catalog list; confirm current pricing
Waveplates · Cookbook p. 15
Achromatic — Air Spaced (A series) — A-12.7-A-R-B-X
Model A-12.7-A-R-B-X. Ø12.7 in 25.4 mm ring; X: 1=465–610, 2=700–1000, 3=1200–1650, 4=610–850 nm; Crystal quartz + MgF2 (air spaced); Air gap (A).
$755 per unit · catalog list; confirm current pricing
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