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Wollaston Crystal Polarizing Prism — Model WSP10
Wollaston polarizing prism, Laser-grade natural Calcite, operating wavelength 350 nm-2.3 μm, clear aperture Ø10 mm, extinction ratio 10000:1.
Overview
LBTEK Wollaston Crystal Polarizing Prisms split incident light into two orthogonally polarized beams diverging at a controlled angle. Made from Calcite/α-BBO crystals, with operating wavelength 200 nm-2.3 μm (segmented). Beam deflection: 15° REF @1064 nm. Mounted in a Ø16 mm rotation mirror mount.
Key Features
- Extinction ratio: 10000:1
- Operating wavelength: 350 nm-2.3 μm
- Material: Laser-grade natural Calcite
- Structure: Cemented (adhesive)
- Beam deviation: <10 arcsec
- Beam deflection: 15° REF@1064 nm
- Optional AR coating: None
Applications
- Laser polarization control and beam separation
- High-power laser systems requiring stable extinction ratio
- Polarimetry and ellipsometry
- Optical isolation and Faraday rotator combinations
- Imaging and spectroscopy with polarization discrimination
| Optical component material | Laser-grade natural Calcite |
| Structural design | Cemented (adhesive) |
| Clear Aperture | Ø10 mm |
| Beam Deviation | <10 arcsec |
| Beam deflection | 15° REF@1064 nm |
| Operating Wavelength | 350 nm-2.3 μm |
| Extinction ratio | 10000:1 |
| Optional AR coating | None |
| Housing Diameter | Ø25.4 mm +0.0/-0.2 mm |
| Length | 16 mm ±0.1 mm |
| Surface finish (scratches/pits) | 20/10 (emergent/incident surface) |
| Housing thread | SM1 external thread |
| Transmitted Wavefront Error @633 nm | λ/10@633 nm, Ø8.5 mm |
| Reflected Wavefront Error | λ/8 (emergent/incident surface), Ø8.5 mm |
Product Family: Wollaston Crystal Polarizing Prisms (2 variants)
| Product | SKU | Size | Clear Aperture | Operating Wavelength | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wollaston Crystal Polarizing Prisms WSP10 Current |
WSP10
| Ø25.4 mm +0.0/-0.2 mm | Ø10 mm | 350 nm-2.3 μm | |
| Wollaston Crystal Polarizing Prisms WSP10-UV |
WSP10-UV
| Ø25.4 mm +0.0/-0.2 mm | Ø10 mm | 200 nm – 1.1 μm | View |





