Zero Order Waveplates

The zero order waveplate is designed to give a retardance of zero full waves, plus the desired fraction. Zero order waveplates show better performance than multiple order waveplates.

These waveplates exhibit broad bandwidth and a lower sensitivity to temperature and wavelength changes. They should be considered for more critical applications.

We offer optically contacted, cemented and air-spaced zero order waveplates. The choice depends essentially on economics and power handling capabilities.

Choosing the right waveplate for your application can be a bewildering task, as we offer a wide range for many different uses.

Feel free to contact us for assistance. Our experienced staff is only too pleased to help you with the decision process.

As with all of our optics, we will gladly provide these items custom designed to your particular requirements. As an alternative, we offer a selection of standard items as specified below.

Wavefront distortion: λ/8
Retardation tolerance: λ/300
Parallelism: 1arcsec
Surface quality: 20-10 S/D (DIN: 5/2 x 0.1)

Zero Order Waveplates – Optically Contacted

wdt_ID	wdt_created_by	wdt_created_at	wdt_last_edited_by	wdt_last_edited_at	Quarter Waveplates	Half Waveplates	Diameter (mm)
7	benjamin	04/05/2026 10:45 AM	benjamin	04/05/2026 10:45 AM	50.260.00019	50.260.00025	10,0
8	benjamin	04/05/2026 10:45 AM	benjamin	04/05/2026 10:46 AM	50.260.00020	50.260.00026	12,7
9	benjamin	04/05/2026 10:45 AM	benjamin	04/05/2026 10:45 AM	50.260.00021	50.260.00027	15,0
10	benjamin	04/05/2026 10:45 AM	benjamin	04/05/2026 10:45 AM	50.260.00022	50.260.00028	20,0
11	benjamin	04/05/2026 10:45 AM	benjamin	04/05/2026 10:46 AM	50.260.00023	50.260.00029	25,4
12	benjamin	04/05/2026 10:45 AM	benjamin	04/05/2026 10:45 AM	50.260.00024	50.260.00030	30,0

Notice: Please indicate the wavelength after the order-number, such as: 50.260.000019-266.

Our standard wavelengths are: 266nm, 355nm, 633nm, 780nm, 808nm, 980nm, 1064nm, 1310nm and 1550nm.

Zero Order Waveplates – Cemented

wdt_ID	wdt_created_by	wdt_created_at	wdt_last_edited_by	wdt_last_edited_at	Quarter Waveplates	Half Waveplates	Diameter (mm)
1	benjamin	04/05/2026 04:42 PM	benjamin	04/05/2026 04:42 PM	50.260.00050	50.260.00056	10,0
2	benjamin	04/05/2026 04:42 PM	benjamin	04/05/2026 04:42 PM	50.260.00051	50.260.00057	12,7
3	benjamin	04/05/2026 04:42 PM	benjamin	04/05/2026 04:42 PM	50.260.00052	50.260.00058	15,0
4	benjamin	04/05/2026 04:42 PM	benjamin	04/05/2026 04:42 PM	50.260.00053	50.260.00059	20,0
5	benjamin	04/05/2026 04:42 PM	benjamin	04/05/2026 04:42 PM	50.260.00054	50.260.00060	25,4
6	benjamin	04/05/2026 04:42 PM	benjamin	04/05/2026 04:42 PM	50.260.00055	50.260.00061	30,0

Notice: Please indicate the wavelength after the order-number, such as: 50.260.000019-266.

Our standard wavelengths are: 266nm, 355nm, 633nm, 780nm, 808nm, 980nm, 1064nm, 1310nm and 1550nm.

Zero Order Waveplates – Air Spaced, Mounted

wdt_ID	wdt_created_by	wdt_created_at	wdt_last_edited_by	wdt_last_edited_at	Quarter Waveplates	Half Waveplates	Mount Diameter (mm)	Aperture (mm)	Thickness (mm)
31	benjamin	29/04/2026 04:30 PM	benjamin	29/04/2026 04:32 PM	50.260.00040	50.260.00045	25,4	10,0	8,0
32	benjamin	29/04/2026 04:30 PM	benjamin	29/04/2026 04:32 PM	50.260.00041	50.260.00046	25,4	12,7	8,0
33	benjamin	29/04/2026 04:30 PM	benjamin	29/04/2026 04:32 PM	50.260.00042	50.260.00047	25,4	15,0	8,0
34	benjamin	29/04/2026 04:30 PM	benjamin	29/04/2026 04:30 PM	50.260.00043	50.260.00048	30,0	20,0	8,0
35	benjamin	29/04/2026 04:30 PM	benjamin	29/04/2026 04:31 PM	50.260.00044	50.260.00049	30,0	25,4	8,0