Request InfoMeller Optics Inc.Meller Optics sapphire wave plates for Er:YAG and holmium lasers extend polarization into the infrared and provide superior damage resistance to quartz and mica. They are available from 0.3 to 4.7 µm and, for Er:YAG and holmium lasers, at 2.94 and 2.10 µm, respectively. The wave plates are offered in λ/4 and λ/2 versions and with diameters from 10 to 30 mm. Stock wave plates are available by phone or from our website.See full productRelated content from Photonics MediaPRODUCTSPhotonics Showcase July 2023 IssueODiate™ Optical FiltersODiate™ optical filter coatings are manufactured on our next-generation thin-film coating platform and are designed to deliver a high level of precision, productivity, and consistency of...Photonics.com 10/2/2023C- & L-band Optical Network TestersThe WaveMaker™ 4000A, WaveShaper® 1000B, and WaveShaper® 4000B from Coherent are instruments made to test optical networks. 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