The zero-order waveplate is designed to give a retardance of zero full waves, plus the desired fraction. Zero-order waveplate shows better performances than multiple order waveplates, it has broad bandwidth and lower sensitivity to temperature and wavlenght changes. ......
Dual-wavelength waveplate is multiple waveplates that provide a specific retardance at two different wavelengths, it's particularly useful when used in conjunction with other polarization sensitive components to separate coaxial laser beams of a different wavelength. ......
The low (multiple) order waveplates are designed to give a retardance of several full waves, plus the desired fraction. This results in a single, physically robust component with desired performance. However, even small changed in wavelength or temperature will result in significant changes in the de......
Unlike standard waveplates, Achromatic Waveplates (Retarders) provide a constant phase shift independent of the wavelength of light that is used. This wavelength independence is achieved by using two different birefringent crystalline materials. An Achromatic Waveplate, AWP, is similar to a Zero-Orde......
