LBO Nonlinear Crystal

Specifications

Crystal Type: LBO (Lithium Triborate)
Phase Mathcing Type: Not Applicable
Mounting: Unmounted
Width: 3 mm
Height: 3 mm
Length: 10 mm
Flatness: <= Lambda/10
Surface Quality (Scratch-Dig): 20-10
AR Coating: One side
Chemical Formula: LiB3O5
Lattice Parameter: a=8.4473Å ,b=7.3788Å, c=5.1395Å, Z=2
Transparency Range: 169 – 2600 nm
SHG Phase Matchable Range: 551 ~ 2600nm (Type I);790-2150nm (Type II)
NLO Coefficients: deff(I)=d32cosΦ (Type I in XY plane)
NLO Coefficients: deff(I)=d31cos2θ+d32sin2θ (Type I in XZ plane)
NLO Coefficients: deff(II)=d31cosθ (Type II in YZ plane)
NLO Coefficients: deff(II)=d31cos2θ+d32sin2θ (Type II in XZ plane)
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Features


  • High Damage Threshold: LBO crystals can withstand high-power laser applications without damage, making them ideal for high-intensity laser processes.

  • Wide Transparency Range: These crystals offer a broad transmission band, suitable for applications across a wide spectrum of wavelengths.

  • Wide Acceptance Angle: LBO crystals provide a large acceptance angle, enhancing their efficiency in frequency conversion processes.

  • Large Range of Tunable Wavelengths: The ability to tune across a wide range of wavelengths makes LBO crystals versatile for various laser applications.

  • Small Walk-Off Angle: The minimal walk-off angle ensures high beam quality and stability in frequency-doubled outputs.

Applications


  • Second & Third Harmonic Generation (SHG, THG): Efficient frequency doubling and tripling for UV and visible laser output.

  • Optical Parametric Oscillators (OPO): Tunable wavelength generation for spectroscopy and sensing.

  • Optical Parametric Amplification (OPA): High-gain amplification for ultrafast laser systems.

  • Noncritical Phase Matching (NCPM) SHG & THG: Enhanced beam quality with zero walk-off.

  • Electro-Optic Modulation: Stable modulation for advanced photonics systems.