Quartz waveplate

A birefringent wedge divides a light beam into two orthogonally polarized beams. The polarization with the larger refractive index is deviated by a larger angle. Figure 1 shows an YVO4 birefringent wedge splitting a light beam into two orthogonally polarized beams with polarization parallel with optical axis by a larger angle.Birefringent wedges are widely used in fiber optics such as isolators, circulator as well as other applications. Precision Micro-Optics offers superior quality YVO4 and LiNbO3 Birefringent wedges. SPECIFICATIONS: Material: YVO4 or LiNbO3 Optical Axis Orientation Tolerance: ± 0.2° Flatness: λ/4 @ 633mm Surface Quality: 20/10 scratch & dig Dimension Tolerance: ±0.05mm Wavefront Distortion: λ/4 @ 633mm Clear Aperture: ≥95%@central area Coating: Based on customer require Applications >Isolator >Circulator >Micro Optical Devices >Optical Assemblies