Chromium-doped yttrium aluminum garnet (Cr4+:YAG) crystal
Cr⁴⁺:YAG crystal is a crystal with excellent performance that can serve as a passive Q-switch for Nd:YAG, Nd:YLF, Nd:YVO₄, and other neodymium- or ytterbium-doped lasers, with a wavelength range of 0.8 to 1.2μm.
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Crystal Structure
Cubic crystal system
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Overview
Cr⁴⁺:YAG crystal is a crystal with excellent performance that can serve as a passive Q-switch for Nd:YAG, Nd:YLF, Nd:YVO₄, and other neodymium- or ytterbium-doped lasers, with a wavelength range of 0.8 to 1.2μm.
Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Crystal Structure | Cubic crystal system |
| Dopant Concentration | 0.5mol~3mol% |
| Mohs Hardness | 5 Mohs |
| Refractive index@1064nm | 1.82 |
Applications
Cr4+:YAG crystal is mainly used as a passive Q-switching element in laser systems. Its saturable absorption characteristics enable it to modulate laser pulses, thereby producing laser output with short pulses and high peak power. This function is crucial in various fields. In laser material processing, it helps achieve precise cutting and drilling of materials. In medical applications, it can be used for laser therapy. In scientific research, it is used in spectroscopy and optical sensing experiments, where precise control of laser pulse characteristics is essential for obtaining accurate results.
Key Features
Used in conjunction with a passive Q-switch or saturable absorber, sufficient laser pulses can be obtained without an electro-optic switch. Due to its good chemical stability, durability, UV resistance, good thermal conductivity, high damage threshold (>500MW/cm²), and ease of handling, it will replace the LiF and dyes commonly used in the field of passive Q-switches, becoming an excellent choice for 1μm neodymium-doped lasers.
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