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Half & Quarter Wave Plate Thickness Calculator

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This page provides calculators for determining the thickness of both half wave plates and quarter wave plates. It also presents the relevant formulas used in these calculations.

Half Wave Plate Thickness Calculator - 1

Inputs

Outputs

This calculator computes the required thickness for a half wave plate.

Example:

  • INPUTS:
    • Wavelength = 590 nm
    • n0 = 1.66
    • ne = 1.49
  • OUTPUTS:
    • Thickness = 1735.29 nm

Half Wave Plate Thickness Formula

The following formula is used in the half wave plate thickness calculator:

half wave plate thickness formula

Quarter Wave Plate Thickness Calculator - 2

Inputs

Outputs

This calculator determines the required thickness for a quarter wave plate.

Example:

  • INPUTS:
    • Wavelength = 590 nm
    • n0 = 1.66
    • ne = 1.49
  • OUTPUTS:
    • Thickness = 867.65 nm

Quarter Wave Plate Thickness Formula

The following formula is used in the quarter wave plate thickness calculator:

quarter wave plate thickness formula