BBO Crystals

Product Specifications

Product Description

CASTON's BBO Features:
1. Broad phase-matchable SHG range from 409.6 nm to 3500 nm.
2. Wide transmission region from 190 nm to 3500 nm.
3. Large effective second-harmonic-generation (SHG) coefficient.
4. High damage threshold of 10 GW/cm2 for 100 PS pulse-width at 1064 nm.
5. High optical homogeneity with Dn10-6/cm.
6. Wide temperature-bandwidth of about 55oC. (for type I SHG 1064 nm).
7. Good mechinical and physical properties.

CASTON's BBO Applied to:
1. Second, third, fourth and fifth harmonic generations of ND: Lasers.
2. Frequency-doubling, -tripling and -mixing of Dye lasers.
3. Second, third & fourth harmonic generations of Ti: Al2O3 and Alexandrite lasers.
4. Optical parametric amplifiers (OPA) and optical parametric oscillators (OPO).
5. Frequency-doubling and -tripling of ultrashort pulse Ti: Sapphire and Dye lasers.
6. Frequency-doubling of Argon ion, Cu-vapor and Ruby lasers.
7. External intracavity SHG.

CASTON Provides:
1. Strict quality control.
2. Crystal length from 0.01 mm to 25 mm and size up to 20x20x25 mm3.
3. P-coatings, AR-coatings, mounting, housing and repolishing services.
4. Strong technical support.
5. Mass production line to support OEM applications.
6. Unbeatable price and special OEM discount.
7. Fast delivery, in-stock crystals in a large quantity for next-day delivery.
8. Super BBO for OPO & OPA UV Generation.
9. Ultrathin BBO crystals down to 0.01 mm thickness.
10. Special mounts for Ultrathin crystals.