Achromatic Retarders
LINOS® Achromatic retarders deliver precise, stable polarization control over broad spectral ranges, making them suitable for demanding optical applications. Offered as half-wave and quarter-wave options, they provide accurate phase manipulation with minimal wavelength dependence, ensuring consistent performance across various broadband light sources. The cemented design improves mechanical stability and long-term alignment while preserving high optical quality.
Our achromatic zero-order waveplates feature transmission exceeding 86%, surface flatness of λ/4 at 633 nm, and high surface quality, supporting low scattering and reliable wavefront preservation with controlled wavefront distortion between λ/2 and 1λ. Mounted versions are fully compatible with Microbench systems, allowing easy integration and precise alignment in laboratory and instrumentation setups where robust polarization control is essential.
| Product | Achr. retarder 400-700nm; L/2; mounted | Achr. retarder 400-700nm; L/4; mounted | Achr. retarder 700-1000nm; L/4; mounted | Achr. retarder 400-700nm; L/2 | Achr. retarder 400-700nm; L/4 | Achr. retarder 700-1000nm; L/4 |
| Length | 10.0 mm | 10.0 mm | 10.0 mm | |||
| Shape | Circular | Circular | Circular | Circular | Circular | Circular |
| Optic Size | Ø 14.5 mm | Ø 14.5 mm | Ø 14.5 mm | Ø 14.5 mm | Ø 14.5 mm | Ø 14.5 mm |
| Mount | Microbench | Microbench | Microbench | |||
| Substrate | Crystalline Quartz/MgF2 | Crystalline Quartz/MgF2 | Crystalline Quartz/MgF2 | Crystalline Quartz/MgF2 | Crystalline Quartz/MgF2 | Crystalline Quartz/MgF2 |
| Clear aperture | Ø 12.5 mm | Ø 12.5 mm | Ø 12.5 mm | Ø 12.0 mm | Ø 12.0 mm | Ø 12.0 mm |
| Wavelength Range | 400.0 - 700.0 nm | 400.0 - 700.0 nm | 700.0 - 1000.0 nm | 400.0 - 700.0 nm | 400.0 - 700.0 nm | 700.0 - 1000.0 nm |
| Mounted | Mounted | Mounted | Mounted | Unmounted | Unmounted | Unmounted |
| Tolerance of optic size | - 0.02 mm | - 0.02 mm | - 0.02 mm | ± 0.2 mm | ± 0.2 mm | ± 0.2 mm |
| Retardation | λ/2 | λ/4 | λ/4 | λ/2 | λ/4 | λ/4 |
| Flatness (λ) | 1/4 | 1/4 | 1/4 | 1/4 | 1/4 | 1/4 |
| Outer Mount Diameter | 25.0 mm | 25.0 mm | 25.0 mm |
Zero-order waveplate for highly stable and accurate polarization control with minimal wavelength sensitivity
Available as λ/2 and λ/4 retarders for flexible phase manipulation in a wide range of optical setups
Designed for three broad wavelength ranges, ensuring versatile use across multiple spectral applications
Cemented construction for enhanced mechanical stability and long-term alignment reliability
High transmission (>86%) ensures efficient light throughput and reduced signal loss
Uncoated optical surfaces with high surface flatness (λ/4 at 633 nm over the clear aperture) support precise wavefront preservation
Excellent surface quality (40–20 scratch-dig) reduces scattering and improves beam quality
Controlled wavefront distortion (λ/2 to 1λ) for predictable and stable optical performance
High laser damage resistance (>2 kW/cm² CW at 488/514 nm; >200 mJ/cm² for 10 ns pulses at 1064 nm) enables use in demanding laser environments
Mounted versions compatible with Microbench systems for easy integration and precise alignment in optical setups
| Product | Achr. retarder 400-700nm; L/2; mounted | Achr. retarder 400-700nm; L/4; mounted | Achr. retarder 700-1000nm; L/4; mounted | Achr. retarder 400-700nm; L/2 | Achr. retarder 400-700nm; L/4 | Achr. retarder 700-1000nm; L/4 |
| Length | 10.0 mm | 10.0 mm | 10.0 mm | |||
| Shape | Circular | Circular | Circular | Circular | Circular | Circular |
| Optic Size | Ø 14.5 mm | Ø 14.5 mm | Ø 14.5 mm | Ø 14.5 mm | Ø 14.5 mm | Ø 14.5 mm |
| Mount | Microbench | Microbench | Microbench | |||
| Substrate | Crystalline Quartz/MgF2 | Crystalline Quartz/MgF2 | Crystalline Quartz/MgF2 | Crystalline Quartz/MgF2 | Crystalline Quartz/MgF2 | Crystalline Quartz/MgF2 |
| Clear aperture | Ø 12.5 mm | Ø 12.5 mm | Ø 12.5 mm | Ø 12.0 mm | Ø 12.0 mm | Ø 12.0 mm |
| Wavelength Range | 400.0 - 700.0 nm | 400.0 - 700.0 nm | 700.0 - 1000.0 nm | 400.0 - 700.0 nm | 400.0 - 700.0 nm | 700.0 - 1000.0 nm |
| Mounted | Mounted | Mounted | Mounted | Unmounted | Unmounted | Unmounted |
| Tolerance of optic size | - 0.02 mm | - 0.02 mm | - 0.02 mm | ± 0.2 mm | ± 0.2 mm | ± 0.2 mm |
| Retardation | λ/2 | λ/4 | λ/4 | λ/2 | λ/4 | λ/4 |
| Flatness (λ) | 1/4 | 1/4 | 1/4 | 1/4 | 1/4 | 1/4 |
| Outer Mount Diameter | 25.0 mm | 25.0 mm | 25.0 mm |
Zero-order waveplate for highly stable and accurate polarization control with minimal wavelength sensitivity
Available as λ/2 and λ/4 retarders for flexible phase manipulation in a wide range of optical setups
Designed for three broad wavelength ranges, ensuring versatile use across multiple spectral applications
Cemented construction for enhanced mechanical stability and long-term alignment reliability
High transmission (>86%) ensures efficient light throughput and reduced signal loss
Uncoated optical surfaces with high surface flatness (λ/4 at 633 nm over the clear aperture) support precise wavefront preservation
Excellent surface quality (40–20 scratch-dig) reduces scattering and improves beam quality
Controlled wavefront distortion (λ/2 to 1λ) for predictable and stable optical performance
High laser damage resistance (>2 kW/cm² CW at 488/514 nm; >200 mJ/cm² for 10 ns pulses at 1064 nm) enables use in demanding laser environments
Mounted versions compatible with Microbench systems for easy integration and precise alignment in optical setups