Lithium Niobate Crystal Lens for Optical Applications
Lithium Niobate crystal lens is used in optical parametric oscillators and as frequency doublers. The lens is suitable for quasi-phase-matched devices due to its electro-optic and acousto-optic coefficients.
Technical Specifications
Product Overview
Lithium Niobate (LiNbO3) Crystal Lens
The Lithium Niobate (LiNbO3) crystal lens is a high-performance optical component widely utilized as frequency doublers for wavelengths greater than 1 mm. It is also essential for optical parametric oscillators (OPOs) pumped at 1064 nm and various quasi-phase-matched (QPM) devices. Renowned for its large Electro-Optic (E-O) and Acousto-Optic (A-O) coefficients, this crystal is precision-engineered to provide exceptional refractive index and transmission characteristics.
Physical Properties
- Density
- 4.64 g/cm3
- Melting Point
- 1250 °C
- Curie Point
- 1142 °C
- Mohs Hardness
- 55
Crystal Structure
Lattice Parameters
- a = b = 5.148
- c = 13.863
- Crystal Structure
- Trigonal, point group 3m
Optical & Dielectric Constants
Dielectric Constants
85
e11/e0
29.5
e33/e0
Thermal Properties
Thermal Expansion Coefficient
| Coefficient | Value |
|---|---|
| a1=a2 | 2x10^-6/°C |
| a3 | 2.2x10^-6/°C |
- Thermal Conductivity
- 38 W/m°C
Mechanical & Piezoelectric Constants
Piezoelectric Strain Constants
| Constant | Value |
|---|---|
| d22 | 2.04 x 10^-11 C/N |
| d33 | 19.22 x 10^-11 C/N |
Elastic Stiffness Constants
| Constant | Value |
|---|---|
| CE11 | 2.04 x 10^11 N/m2 |
| CE33 | 2.46 x 10^11 N/m2 |
