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Waveplates

Waveplates (Retarders)

Component	Size	Mount	Target 𝝺 (nm)	Wavelength Range (nm)	Retardance(s)	Transmitted Wavefront Distortion. We measure in Peak-to-Valley (P‐V @ 632.8 nm) instead of commonly used RMS, for a tighter, more accurate specification. TWD	Clear Aperture	Lead time is the estimated time for your component to leave Meadowlark's facility. Lead Time
Precision and NEW Standard Waveplate (Retarder)	0.500 in. (12.70 mm) \| 1.000 in. (25.40 mm) \| 2.000 in. (50.80 mm)	Mounted ⋅ Unmounted	1064 ⋅ 1550 ⋅ 532 ⋅ 633 ⋅ 670 ⋅ 780 ⋅ 850 ⋅ Specify λ 400-1800 in Checkout	N/A	Specify in Checkout ⋅ λ/2 ⋅ λ/4	≤ λ/5 ⋅ ≦λ/3 (Typical @ 633 nm)	0.400 in. (10.1 mm) ⋅ 0.700 in. (17.7 mm) ⋅ 0.800 in. (20.3 mm) ⋅ 1.200 in. (30.50 mm) ⋅ 1.600 in. (40.64 mm)	1 - 2 Days
Precision Achromatic Waveplate	0.500 in. (12.70 mm) \| 1.000 in. (25.40 mm) \| 2.000 in. (50.80 mm)	Mounted ⋅ Unmounted	1060 ⋅ 1400 ⋅ 545 ⋅ 630 ⋅ 720 ⋅ 840 ⋅ Specify λ 400-1800 in Checkout	1200-1650 ⋅ 485-630 ⋅ 555-700 ⋅ 630-835 ⋅ 735-985 ⋅ 920-1240 ⋅ Design Dependent	Custom ⋅ λ/2 ⋅ λ/4	Design Dependent	0.400 in. (10.1 mm) ⋅ 0.700 in. (17.7 mm) ⋅ 0.800 in. (20.3 mm) ⋅ 1.200 in. (30.50 mm) ⋅ 1.600 in. (40.64 mm)	1 - 2 Days
Dual Wavelength Waveplate	0.500 in. (12.70 mm) \| 1.000 in. (25.40 mm)	Mounted ⋅ Unmounted	Specify Both Wavelengths in Checkout	N/A	Design Dependent	Design Dependent	0.400 in. (10.1 mm) ⋅ 0.700 in. (17.7 mm) ⋅ 0.800 in. (20.3 mm)	6 weeks
Polymer Film Waveplate	0.500 in. (12.70 mm) \| 0.500 x 0.500 in. (12.70 x 12.70 mm) \| 1.000 in. (25.40 mm) \| 1.000 x 1.000 in. (25.40 x 25.40 mm) \| 1.500 in (38.10 mm) \| 1.500 x 1.500 in. (38.10 x 38.10 mm) \| 2.000 in. (50.80 mm) \| 2.000 x 2.000 in. (50.80 x 50.80 mm)	Unmounted	Specify λ 400-1800 in Checkout	N/A	Custom ⋅ λ/2 ⋅ λ/4	Design Dependent	0.450 in. (11.4 mm) ⋅ 0.450 x 0.450 in. (11.4 x 11.4 mm) ⋅ 0.90 x 0.90 in. (22.9 x 22.9 mm) ⋅ 0.900 in. (22.9 mm) ⋅ 1.35 x 1.35 in. (34.3 x 34.3 mm) ⋅ 1.350 in. (34.3 mm) ⋅ 1.80 x 1.80 in. (45.7 x 45.7 mm) ⋅ 1.800 in. (45.7 mm)	1 - 2 Days ⋅ 2 weeks
Bi-Crystalline Achromatic Waveplate (Quarter Wave Retarder)	0.500 in. (12.70 mm) \| 1.000 in. (25.40 mm)	Mounted ⋅ Unmounted	N/A	1190-1660 ⋅ 395-465 ⋅ 412-475 ⋅ 475-590 ⋅ 500-650 ⋅ 600-840 ⋅ 600-900 ⋅ 690-2050	λ/2 ⋅ λ/4	≤ λ/4	≥ 0.400 in. (10.16 mm) centered	Please Inquire
Wide Field Waveplate	0.500 in. (12.70 mm) \| 1.000 in. (25.40 mm)	Mounted ⋅ Unmounted	1064 ⋅ 1550 ⋅ 532 ⋅ 633 ⋅ 670 ⋅ 780 ⋅ 850 ⋅ Specify λ 400-1800 in Checkout	N/A	λ/2 ⋅ λ/4	≤ λ/2	0.400 in. (10.16 mm) ⋅ 0.700 in. (17.78 mm) ⋅ 0.800 in. (20.3 mm)	6 weeks
Large Aperture Waveplate	Specify size	Mounted ⋅ Unmounted	Custom	300 - 2500	Custom	Design Dependent	>90%	Varies
Precision Superachromatic Waveplate	1.000 in. (25.40 mm) \| 2.000 in. (50.80 mm)	Mounted ⋅ Unmounted	N/A	420-1100 ⋅ 800-1700	λ/2 ⋅ λ/4	≤λ (PV) ⋅ ≤λ/2 (PV)	0.700 in. (17.78 mm) ⋅ 0.800 in. (20.3 mm) ⋅ 1.200 in. (30.50 mm) ⋅ 1.600 in. (40.64 mm)	2-3 weeks

Polarizers

Component	Size	Mount	Wavelength	Contrast Ratio	Transmitted Wavefront Distortion. We measure in Peak-to-Valley (P‐V @ 632.8 nm) instead of commonly used RMS, for a tighter, more accurate specification. TWD	Clear Aperture	Lead time is the estimated time for your component to leave Meadowlark's facility. Lead Time
Beam Separator	0.500 x 0.500 x 0.500 in. (12.70 x 12.70 x 12.70 mm) ⋅ 1.000 x 1.000 x 1.000 in. (25.40 x 25.40 x 25.40 mm)	Unmounted	1064 ⋅ 1550 ⋅ 370 ⋅ 532 ⋅ 632.8 ⋅ 780 ⋅ 850 ⋅ Specify λ 400-1600 in Checkout	N/A	N/A	≥ 0.400 in. (10.16 mm) centered ⋅ ≥ 0.800 in. (20.30 mm) centered	4 Weeks
Precision Linear Polarizer	0.500 in. (12.70 mm) ⋅ 1.000 in. (25.40 mm) ⋅ 2.000 in. (50.80 mm)	Mounted ⋅ Unmounted	300-450 ⋅ 1200-1700 ⋅ 400-700 ⋅ 650-790 ⋅ 650-950 ⋅ 900-1250	N/A	≤ λ/2 ⋅ ≤ λ/5	0.400 in. (10.16 mm) ⋅ 0.700 in. (17.08 mm) ⋅ 0.800 in. (20.3 mm) ⋅ 1.200 in. (30.50 mm) ⋅ 1.600 in. (40.64 mm)	1 - 2 Days
Versalight™ Wire Grid Polarizing Beamsplitter	0.520 x 0.520 x 0.500 in. (13.21 x 13.21 x 12.70 mm) ⋅ 1.000 x 1.000 x 1.000 in. (25.40 x 25.40 x 25.40 mm) ⋅ 1.020 x 1.020 x 1.000 in. (25.91 x 25.91 x 25.91 mm) ⋅ 2.020 x 2.020 x 2.000 in. (51.31 x 51.31 x 50.80 mm)	Unmounted	1000-2000 ⋅ 420-2600 ⋅ 450-1100	N/A	N/A	≥ 0.400 in. (10.16 mm) centered ⋅ ≥ 0.800 in. (20.30 mm) centered ⋅ ≥ 0.900 in. (22.86 mm) centered ⋅ ≥ 1.600 in. (40.64 mm) centered	2 weeks
Wire Grid Versalight™ Polarizer	0.500 in. (12.70 mm) ⋅ 1.000 in. (25.40 mm) ⋅ 2.000 in. (50.80 mm) ⋅ 3.000 in. (76.2 mm) ⋅ 4.000 in. (101.60 mm)	Mounted ⋅ Unmounted	1000-2000 ⋅ 325-2700 ⋅ 450-1000	N/A	≤5λ	0.250 in. (6.350 mm) ⋅ 0.400 in. (10.16 mm) ⋅ 0.750 in. (19.05 mm) ⋅ 0.800 in. (20.30 mm) ⋅ 1.600 in. (40.64 mm) ⋅ 1.750 in. (44.45 mm) ⋅ 2.400 in. (60.96 mm) ⋅ 3.200 in. (81.28 mm)	1 - 2 Days
Deep (Ultraviolet) UV Polarizer	0.500 in. (12.70 mm) ⋅ 1.000 in. (25.40 mm) ⋅ 2.000 in. (50.80 mm) ⋅ 3.000 in. (76.20 mm)	Mounted ⋅ Unmounted	245 –285	N/A	≤λ/2 (PV)	0.400 in. (10.1 mm) ⋅ 0.800 in. (20.3 mm) ⋅ 1.600 in. (40.64 mm)	1 - 2 Days
Ultra-High Contrast Polarizer	0.500 in. (12.70 mm) ⋅ 1.000 in. (25.40 mm)	Mounted ⋅ Unmounted	2000-5000 ⋅ 362-403 ⋅ 600-1500 ⋅ 850-2000	>1000:1 ⋅ >10000:1 ⋅ >100000:1	≤ 1λ per Ø10 mm ⋅ Design Dependent	0.400 in. (10.16 mm) ⋅ 0.700 in. (17.08 mm) ⋅ 0.800 in. (20.30 mm)	6-7 weeks
Laser Line Beamsplitting Polarizer	0.500 x 0.500 x 0.500 in. (12.70 x 12.70 x 12.70 mm) ⋅ 1.000 x 1.000 x 1.000 in. (25.40 x 25.40 x 25.40 mm)	Unmounted	Specify λ 400-1600 in Checkout	N/A	N/A	≥ 0.425 in. (10.80 mm) centered ⋅ ≥ 0.850 in. (21.59 mm) centered	2 weeks
High Contrast Linear Polarizer	0.500 in. (12.70 mm) ⋅ 1.000 in. (25.40 mm)	Mounted	Specify Custom Range 630 to 1580 nm	N/A	≤ λ/4	0.400 in. (10.16 mm) ⋅ 0.700 in. (17.78 mm)	7 weeks
Ultra Broadband Polarizers, Mounted	0.500 in. (12.70 mm) ⋅ 1.000 in. (25.40 mm) ⋅ 1.500 in (38.10 mm) ⋅ 2.000 in. (50.80 mm)	Mounted	300-2700	N/A	≤ 3.5λ per inch (P‐V @ 633 nm)	0.400 in. (10.16 mm) ⋅ 0.750 in. (19.05 mm) ⋅ 1.250 in. (31.75 mm) ⋅ 1.750 in. (44.45 mm)	1-2 Weeks
Glan-Thompson Polarizer	0.620 in. (15.74 mm) ⋅ 0.748 in. (18.99 mm) ⋅ 0.873 in (22.17 mm)	Mounted	320-2300 ⋅ 1000-1500 ⋅ 400-700 ⋅ 650-1000	N/A	N/A	0.190 in. (5.00 mm) ⋅ 0.310 in. (8.00 mm) ⋅ 0.390 in. (10.00 mm)	4 Weeks
Broadband Beamsplitting Polarizer	0.500 x 0.500 x 0.500 in. (12.70 x 12.70 x 12.70 mm) ⋅ 1.000 x 1.000 x 1.000 in. (25.40 x 25.40 x 25.40 mm)	Unmounted	1200-1600 ⋅ 440-680 ⋅ 650-1000 ⋅ 900-1400	≥ 500:1 (Average)	N/A	≥ 0.425 in. (10.80 mm) centered ⋅ ≥ 0.850 in. (21.59 mm) centered	2 weeks
Dichroic Circular Polarizer	0.500 in. (12.70 mm) ⋅ 1.000 in. (25.40 mm) ⋅ 2.000 in. (50.80 mm)	Mounted ⋅ Unmounted	1064 ⋅ 1550 ⋅ 532 ⋅ 632.8 ⋅ 670 ⋅ 780 ⋅ 850 ⋅ Specify λ 400-1600 in Checkout	N/A	≤ λ/2 ⋅ ≤ λ/5 ⋅ Design Dependent	0.400 in. (10.16 mm) ⋅ 0.700 in. (17.08 mm) ⋅ 0.800 in. (20.3 mm) ⋅ 1.200 in. (30.50 mm)	1 - 2 Days
MWIR Polarizer	1.000 in. (25.40 mm) ⋅ 2.000 in. (50.80 mm) ⋅ 3.000 in. (76.2 mm)	Mounted ⋅ Unmounted	3000-6000	N/A	N/A	0.400 in. (10.16 mm) ⋅ 0.700 in. (17.78 mm) ⋅ 1.750 in. (44.45 mm) ⋅ 2.400 in. (60.96 mm)	1 - 2 Days
ICE Cube™ Wiregrid Polarizing Beamsplitter	1.000 x 1.000 x 1.000 in. (25.40 x 25.40 x 25.40 mm)	Unmounted	400-700	N/A	≦λ/3 (Typical @ 633 nm)	≥ 0.900 in. (22.86 mm) centered	1 - 2 Days

Liquid Crystal

Liquid Crystal Components and Accessories

Component	Size	Wavelength	Retardance(s)	Contrast Ratio	Transmitted Wavefront Distortion. We measure in Peak-to-Valley (P‐V @ 632.8 nm) instead of commonly used RMS, for a tighter, more accurate specification. TWD	Clear Aperture	Lead time is the estimated time for your component to leave Meadowlark's facility. Lead Time
Precision LCD Temperature Controller and Sensing for Liquid Crystal Devices	5.08 x 5.25 x 1.50 in. (12.90 x 13.33 x 3.81 cm)	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	2-3 weeks
OEM Liquid Crystal Variable Waveplate (QTY 20 minimum)	1.000 in. (25.40 mm)	1250 ⋅ 1700 ⋅ 700 ⋅ 950 1200-1700 ⋅ 405-700 ⋅ 650-950 ⋅ 900-1250	N/A	N/A	≤ λ/2	0.490 in. (12.5 mm)	1 - 2 Days
Ferroelectric Liquid Crystal Controller	5.3 x 5.3 x 2.0 in. (13.5 x 13.5 x 5.1 cm)	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	1 - 2 Days
High-Speed LCVR, Optical Head Only, Two-Inch	2.000 in. (50.80 mm)	532 405-700	N/A	N/A	≤ λ/4	0.700 in. (17.8 mm)	2-3 weeks
Analog Liquid Crystal Controller	3.3 x 6.0 x 2.2 in. (8.4 x 15.2 x 5.6 cm)	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	1 - 2 Days
Liquid Crystal Variable Retarder	1.000 in. (25.40 mm) ⋅ 2.000 in. (50.80 mm) ⋅ 3.000 in. (76.20 mm)	1250 ⋅ 1700 ⋅ 450 ⋅ 532 ⋅ 700 ⋅ 950 1200-1700 ⋅ 350-450 ⋅ 405-700 ⋅ 650-950 ⋅ 900-1250	~30 nm to λ/2 ⋅ 0 to λ/2	N/A	≤ λ/4	0.370 in. (9.4 mm) ⋅ 0.700 in. (17.8 mm) ⋅ 1.600 in. (40.64 mm)	1 - 2 Days ⋅ 2-3 weeks
Liquid Crystal Variable Attenuator	1.000 in. (25.40 mm) ⋅ 2.000 in. (50.80 mm) ⋅ 3.000 in. (76.20 mm)	1064 ⋅ 1550 ⋅ 632.8 ⋅ 785 1200-1700 ⋅ 405-700 ⋅ 650-950 ⋅ 900-1250	N/A	N/A	≤ λ/2	0.370 in. (9.4 mm) ⋅ 0.700 in. (17.8 mm) ⋅ 1.600 in. (40.64 mm)	2 weeks ⋅ 3-4 weeks
Liquid Crystal Polarization Rotator, Continuous	1.000 in. (25.40 mm) ⋅ 2.000 in. (50.80 mm) ⋅ 3.000 in. (76.20 mm)	Specify λ 450-1800 in Checkout 450-1800	N/A	N/A	≤ λ/4	0.370 in. (9.4 mm) ⋅ 0.700 in. (17.8 mm) ⋅ 1.600 in. (40.64 mm)	2 weeks ⋅ 3 weeks
Liquid Crystal Digital Interface Controller	5.50 x 5.25 x 1.63 in. (14.0 x 13.3 x 4.1 cm)	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	1 - 2 Days ⋅ 2 weeks
SMA-to-SMB Cable – Electronics Adapter	6 ft (2 m)	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	1 - 2 Days
Binary Liquid Crystal Rotator	1.000 in. (25.40 mm) ⋅ 2.000 in. (50.80 mm) ⋅ 3.000 in. (76.20 mm)	1064 ⋅ 1550 ⋅ 632.8 ⋅ 785 1200-1700 ⋅ 405-700 ⋅ 650-950 ⋅ 900-1250	N/A	N/A	≤ λ/4	0.370 in. (9.4 mm) ⋅ 0.700 in. (17.8 mm) ⋅ 1.600 in. (40.64 mm)	1 - 2 Days ⋅ 2-3 weeks
Ferroelectric Optical Shutter	1.000 in. (25.40 mm) ⋅ 2.000 in. (50.80 mm)	Specify λ 450-720 in Checkout 450-720	N/A	N/A	≤ λ/2	0.370 in. (9.4 mm) ⋅ 0.700 in. (17.8 mm)	6-8 weeks
Ferroelectric Polarization Rotator, Binary	1.000 in. (25.40 mm) ⋅ 2.000 in. (50.80 mm)	1064 ⋅ 1550 ⋅ 632.8 ⋅ 785 ⋅ Specify λ 405-850 in Checkout 405-850	N/A	N/A	≤ λ/2	0.370 in. (9.4 mm) ⋅ 0.700 in. (17.8 mm)	6-8 weeks
UV Liquid Crystal Variable Waveplate	1.000 in. (25.40 mm) ⋅ 2.000 in. (50.80 mm)	450 350-450	0.06 λ at 400 nm (at 10 V) to 1/2 λ	N/A	≤ λ/4	0.370 in. (9.4 mm) ⋅ 0.700 in. (17.8 mm)	1-2 Weeks
High Contrast Optical Shutter (LCD Shutter)	1.000 in. (25.40 mm) ⋅ 2.000 in. (50.80 mm) ⋅ 3.000 in. (76.2 mm) ⋅ 3.000 in. (76.20 mm)	1064 ⋅ 1550 ⋅ 632.8 ⋅ 785 1200-1700 ⋅ 405-700 ⋅ 650-950 ⋅ 900-1250	N/A	1000:1	≤ λ/2	0.370 in. (9.4 mm) ⋅ 0.700 in. (17.8 mm) ⋅ 1.600 in. (40.64 mm)	2 weeks

Spatial Light Modulators

Component	Target Wavelength	AR Coating in nm	Calibrated Wavefront Distortion	LC Response Time (ms)	Dielectric Mirror	Liquid Cooling?
Spatial Light Modulator 1-Photon Microscopy Kit	N/A	N/A	Verification Pending	Verification Pending	N/A	N/A
1536 x 1536 Spatial Light Modulator	532, 635, 785 ⋅ 532, 635, 785, 1064 ⋅ 1064, 1550	488-850 ⋅ 500-1200 ⋅ 850-1650	respectively λ/5 ,λ/6, λ/7 ⋅ respectively λ/5, λ/6, λ/7, λ/10 ⋅ respectively λ/10, λ/12	respectively ≤ 0.6, ≤ 0.7, ≤ 0.9 ⋅ respectively ≤ 0.7, ≤ 0.9, ≤ 1.2, ≤ 1.7 ⋅ respectively ≤ 1.0, ≤ 1.3, ≤ 1.8 ⋅ respectively ≤ 1.4, ≤ 1.8, ≤ 2.4, ≤ 3.4 ⋅ respectively ≤ 2.0, ≤ 3.9 ⋅ respectively ≤ 6.0, ≤ 9.0	Dielectric Mirror ⋅ NO Dielectric Mirror	Liquid Cooling ⋅ NO Liquid Cooling
1024 x 1024 Spatial Light Modulator Ultra-High Power	N/A	N/A	Verification Pending	Verification Pending	N/A	N/A
Spatial Light Modulator Optics Kit	N/A	N/A	Verification Pending	Verification Pending	N/A	N/A
1920 x 1200 Spatial Light Modulator	405 ⋅ 532 ⋅ 635 ⋅ 785 ⋅ 1064 ⋅ 1550 ⋅ 405, 532, 635, 785 ⋅ 532, 635, 785, 1064 ⋅ 1064, 1550	400-800 ⋅ 500-1200 ⋅ 850-1650	λ/5 ⋅ λ/7 ⋅ λ/8 ⋅ λ/10 ⋅ λ/12 ⋅ respectively λ/5, λ/7, λ/8, λ/10 ⋅ respectively λ/7, λ/8, λ/10, λ/10 ⋅ respectively λ/10, λ/12	≤ 14.0 ⋅ ≤ 15.0 ⋅ ≤ 16.0 ⋅ ≤ 19.0 ⋅ ≤ 20.0 ⋅ ≤ 23.0 ⋅ ≤ 33.0 ⋅ ≤ 40.0 ⋅ ≤ 55.0 ⋅ respectively ≤ 14.0, ≤ 15.0, ≤ 15.0, ≤ 16.0 ⋅ respectively ≤ 19.0, ≤ 20.0, ≤ 23.0, ≤ 33.0 ⋅ respectively ≤ 40.0, ≤ 55.0	Dielectric Mirror ⋅ NO Dielectric Mirror	Liquid Cooling ⋅ NO Liquid Cooling
Spatial Light Modulator Optical Tweezing Kit	532, 635, 785 ⋅ 532, 635, 785, 1064 ⋅ 1064, 1550	488-850 ⋅ 500-1200 ⋅ 850-1650	respectively λ/5 ,λ/6, λ/7 ⋅ respectively λ/5, λ/6, λ/7, λ/10 ⋅ respectively λ/10, λ/12	respectively ≤ 0.6, ≤ 0.7, ≤ 0.9 ⋅ respectively ≤ 0.7, ≤ 0.9, ≤ 1.2, ≤ 1.7 ⋅ respectively ≤ 1.0, ≤ 1.3, ≤ 1.8 ⋅ respectively ≤ 1.4, ≤ 1.8, ≤ 2.4, ≤ 3.4 ⋅ respectively ≤ 2.0, ≤ 3.9 ⋅ respectively ≤ 6.0, ≤ 9.0	Dielectric Mirror ⋅ NO Dielectric Mirror	Liquid Cooling ⋅ NO Liquid Cooling
1024 x 1024 Spatial Light Modulator	532, 635, 785 ⋅ 532, 635, 785, 1064 ⋅ 1064, 1550	488-850 ⋅ 500-1200 ⋅ 850-1650	respectively λ/5 ,λ/6, λ/7 ⋅ respectively λ/5, λ/6, λ/7, λ/10 ⋅ respectively λ/10, λ/12	respectively ≤ 0.6, ≤ 0.7, ≤ 0.9 ⋅ respectively ≤ 0.7, ≤ 0.9, ≤ 1.2, ≤ 1.7 ⋅ respectively ≤ 1.0, ≤ 1.3, ≤ 1.8 ⋅ respectively ≤ 1.4, ≤ 1.8, ≤ 2.4, ≤ 3.4 ⋅ respectively ≤ 2.0, ≤ 3.9 ⋅ respectively ≤ 6.0, ≤ 9.0	Dielectric Mirror ⋅ NO Dielectric Mirror	Liquid Cooling ⋅ NO Liquid Cooling