Bolder Vision Optik | Waveplates, Retarders

Why Polymer Waveplates Are A Good Choice

Polymer waveplates have specific advantages over crystalline waveplates

Large Apertures - Polymer waveplates can be made for large aperture components and we are able to manufacture large components within reasonable cost budgets. Traditionally, large polarization control components are extremely difficult to manufacture (crystalline products) or prohibitively expensive.

True Zero Order - Polymer waveplates are true zero order. They have less dispersion (wavelength dependence) and higher angle tolerances. Other manufacturers make "compound zero order" waveplates, which means that they cross two multi-order waveplates in order to yield a one quarter waveplate or half waveplate. This crossed waveplate method produces a higher angle sensitivity and wavelength dependence.

Patterned Components - Polymer waveplates are capable of being patterned into geometric designs. The waveplates can then be combined with our polarizing materials to yield a custom product tailored for OEM specifications.

Waveplate Integration - We can laminate anti-reflection coated polymer directly onto your pre-existing components with our advanced lamination techniques. The customer saves space and money while optimizing their system.

Price - The price of polymer large aperture waveplates is a better value than other types of retarders. In larger volumes (greater than 100 units) we can reduce the price of a high grade retarder so that it fits into tight OEM budgets while still offering superior quality.

Waveplates Offered

Standard Achromatic Waveplate

» U.S. Price: $595

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A great value! compare this quality component to the competition selling theirs at $1000. Bolder Vision now carries achromatic waveplates in stock. For just a few dollars more than a narrowband waveplate, you can now cover a 250nm bandwidth. A great tool for the lab or any other testing environment where versatility is needed. The large bandwidth implies they are ideal for white light applications.

Free Standing Achromatic Waveplate

» U.S. Price: low as $10/unit

Finally an answer to an OEM customer base. This free standing achromat (no outer substrates) can be custom made for any optical system with a dramatic decrease in price (depending on volume). The robust free standing stack has exceptional thermal characteristics and has anti-reflection coatings.

True Zero Order Waveplates

» U.S. Price: TBD

Bolder Vision will continue to sell narrowband waveplates in OEM configurations. These true zero order waveplates will take advantage of the benefits derived from using single layer polymer. Tight retardance tolerance (λ/333) or uniaxial ray correction are a couple of reasons for considering this type of waveplate over our achromats.

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