Bolder Vision Optik | Free Standing Achromatic Waveplates, Retarders

Free Standing Achromatic Waveplates

Finally, truly cost effective achromatic waveplates. Bolder Vision now offers low-cost, achromatic, free standing polymer waveplates. This achromat has no outer substrates and is ideal for integration into any production optical system because of their low price and flexibility. Both quarterwave and halfwave achromatic retarders are available for volume production.

Advantages of free standing achromats

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.

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.

Flexibility - Flexibility of this component is key. It can be integrated into a system with a double sided anti-reflection coated so that it may stand alone or it can be coated on one side and then laminated to a preexisting optic.

OEM Free Standing Achromatic Waveplate

» U.S. Price: low as $10/unit

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