YCOB Nonlinear Crystal

Specifications

Crystal Type: BBO (Beta Barium Borate)
Phase Mathcing Type: Not Applicable
Mounting: Unmounted
Width: 18 mm
Height: 18 mm
Length: 2 mm
Flatness: <= Lambda/10
Surface Quality (Scratch-Dig): 20-10
Thermal Conductivity: 2.6 W/m/K (||X), 2.33 W/m/K (||Y), 3.1 W/m/K (||Z)
Deff (SHG, Type I, 1.0642µm ⇒0.5321µm): 0.39 θ =90˚,Φ=35.3˚ (XY plane)
Deff (SHG, Type I, 1.0642µm ⇒0.5321µm): 0.78 θ =31.7˚,Φ=0˚ (XZ plane)
Deff (SHG, Type I, 1.0642µm ⇒0.5321µm): 1.36 θ =148.3˚,Φ=0˚ (XZ plane)
Deff (SHG, Type I, 1.0642µm ⇒0.5321µm): 1.14 θ =65˚,Φ=36.5˚
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Features


  • High Electric Resistivity: Ensures minimal energy loss and efficient optical performance.

  • High Temperature Acceptance: Capable of operating under high-temperature conditions without degradation.

  • High Laser-Induced Damage Threshold: Withstands high power laser operations, making it suitable for intense applications.

  • Less Anisotropy: Provides uniform optical properties in different directions, enhancing performance consistency.

  • Small Thermal Expansion Coefficient: Maintains structural integrity and optical performance over varying temperatures.

  • Less Parametric Luminescence: Reduces undesired luminescent effects, improving signal clarity.

  • SHG (Second-Harmonic Generation) & THG (Third-Harmonic Generation): Efficiently converts laser frequencies for various optical applications.

  • OPO (Optical Parametric Oscillator): Utilized in generating tunable laser outputs across a wide spectrum.

  • OPA (Optical Parametric Amplification): Amplifies optical signals for enhanced output power.

  • OPCPA (Optical Parametric Chirped-Pulse Amplification): Delivers high-energy pulses with precise control for advanced applications.

  • Piezoelectric Acceleration Sensors: Suitable for use in sensors due to its piezoelectric properties.

Applications


  • Second-Harmonic Generation (SHG): Efficient doubling of fundamental laser wavelengths.

  • Third-Harmonic Generation (THG): Produces UV wavelengths from visible laser sources.

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

  • Optical Parametric Amplification (OPA): Boosts weak optical signals for ultrafast applications.

  • Optical Parametric Chirped-Pulse Amplification (OPCPA): Delivers few-cycle pulses with high peak power.

  • Piezoelectric Acceleration Sensors: Utilizes piezoelectric properties for precision measurement.