Vortex Patterned Retarder
What is a Vortex Patterned Retarder?
A Vortex Patterned Retarder (VPR) is a retarder component with a uniform retardancy, but a fast axis that rotates continuously around its center and can create polarization vortices. We provide high vortex performance at an affordable cost.
How It Works
Through our proprietary design methodologies, we can customize VPRs to achieve precise retardation at select wavelengths or select bands, with nearly any number of charges at a low cost of fabrication.
Technology Comparison
| Traditional VPR | ImagineOptix VPR | |
|---|---|---|
| Thickness | 5-6mm | < 0.5mm |
| Weight | 4-6g | < 1g |
| Aberrations | Multiple Aberrations | Aberration Free |
| Lens Type | Primary Focus Only | Any Lens Type or Profile |
FAQs
What charges are possible for your vortex retarders?
We can easily implement any charge from 2 to 32.