TeO2 Acousto-optic Q-Switch Crystal

Specifications

Type Of Crystal: TeO2
Crystal Diameter: 5 mm
Crystal Length: 2 mm
AR Coating: One side
Chemical Formula: TeO2
Operating Mode: Slowshear, noncollinear propagation АОTF main characteristics
Thermal Expansion: 10-6 К-1: α11 = 17.7; α22 = 17.7; α33 = 5.5
Transmittivity: >70% at 633nm
Optical Wavelength Range: 514nm, 633nm, 1064nm, 1330nm АОM main characteristics
Optical Rise Time: 9-200 nsec on beam diametr АОM main characteristics
Beam Separation (633 Nm): 10-30 mrad АОM main characteristics
Modulation Frequency (-3db): 6-50 MHz АОM main characteristics
Optical Wavelength Range: 540nm-530nm, 630nm-850nm, 700nm-1100nm, 1064nm, 1330nm АОD main characteristics
Center Frequency: 20- 200 MHz АОD main characteristics
Resolution (T.BW Product): 200-2000 АОD main characteristics
Tuning Range: 450-750nm, 900-1200nm, 1200-2500nm, 2500-5000nm АОTF main characteristics
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Features


  • Excellent Acousto-Optic Crystal Material: Tellurium Dioxide (TeO2, Paratellurite) is renowned for its high figure of merit, making it ideal for acousto-optic applications.

  • Wide Range of Applications: Used in the production of acousto-optic modulators (AOM), acousto-optic deflectors (AOD), laser Q-switches, and RF spectrum analyzers.

  • High Diffraction Efficiency: TeO2 acousto-optic deflectors are optimized for high diffraction efficiency, long bandwidth, and rapid beam deflection speed.

  • Small Sound Attenuation: Minimizes loss of sound energy, enhancing device performance.

  • Large Sound and Light Quality Factor: Ensures high-quality signal processing in optical and acoustic applications.

  • High Refractive Index: Provides superior optical performance with high transparency to visible light.

  • Laser Compatibility: Compatible with 355nm, 532nm, 2100nm, and 2000nm lasers, suitable for medical and other precise applications.

  • Fabrication of Anomalous Acousto-Optic Devices: Widely used to create advanced acousto-optic devices.

  • High Transparency: Offers over 70% transmittance at 633nm, covering a transmitting range of 0.33 to 5.0 microns.

  • Durable Physical Properties: Colorless with a melting point of 733°C and Moh's hardness of 3-4, ensuring robustness in various conditions.

Applications


  • Acousto-Optic Modulators (AOM): Precise intensity and frequency modulation of laser beams.

  • Acousto-Optic Deflectors (AOD): Rapid beam steering for laser scanning and imaging systems.

  • Laser Q-Switches: Enables high peak power pulsed laser operation.

  • RF Spectrum Analyzers: Critical component in analyzing radio frequency signals in optics.

  • Tunable Optical Filters: Wavelength-selective filtering for spectroscopy and telecommunications.

  • Medical Lasers: Compatible with 355 nm laser systems for therapeutic uses.

  • Infrared and Visible Laser Systems: Utilized in 532 nm, 2000 nm, and 2100 nm laser technologies.