Nd:KGW Basic characteristics
Nd³⁺:KGd(WO₄)₂ (Nd:KGW) is a high-performance laser crystal. Its low pump threshold and large stimulated-emission cross section enable efficient laser startup and high-power output, reducing initial pump-energy requirements while improving conversion efficiency. These properties support large-scale use in commercial laser equipment.
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Overview
Nd³⁺:KGd(WO₄)₂ (Nd:KGW) is a high-performance laser crystal. Its low pump threshold and large stimulated-emission cross section enable efficient laser startup and high-power output, reducing initial pump-energy requirements while improving conversion efficiency. These properties support large-scale use in commercial laser equipment.
Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Basic Properties - Chemical Formula | Nd³⁺:KGd (WO₄)₂,Nd:KGW |
| Basic Properties - Crystal Structure | Monoclinic Crystal System |
| Basic Properties - Unit Cell Parameters | a=10.63 Å,b=10.34 Å,c=7.56 Å,β=130.5° |
| Basic Characteristics - Refractive Index [1060nm] | n₉≈2.03, nₚ≈1.99 and nₘ≈2.02 (test wavelength 1064nm; measurable wavelengths can be customized). |
| Basic Properties - Mohs Hardness | 4-5 Mohs |
| Basic Characteristics - Thermal Conductivity [373 K] | Kₐ≈2.5 W/m・K Kᵦ≈3.7 W/m・K;K𝒸≈3.3 W/m・K |
| Basic Properties-Melting Point | 1075℃ |
| Basic Properties - Density | 7.27 g/cm³ |
| Basic Characteristics - Thermal Expansion Coefficient [373 K] | αₐ≈4×10⁻⁶/℃;αᵦ≈3.6×10⁻⁶/℃;α𝒸≈8.5×10⁻⁶/℃ |
| Basic Properties-Absorption Bandwidth | 808 nm(FWHM 12 nm) |
Applications
1064nm solid-state output for processing, ranging, and medicine; second-harmonic 532nm green for displays, fluorescence excitation, and shows; Q-switched nanosecond pulses for spectroscopy/remote sensing; continuous lasers for stable experiments; ophthalmic/dermatologic minimally invasive treatment; confocal excitation for tissue imaging; precision marking/cutting/drilling of electronics, ceramics, and glass.
Key Features
Iloptik Nd:KGW neodymium-doped potassium gadolinium tungstate for diverse laser designs; broad absorption, high emission cross-section, good thermal stability; custom doping, cut orientation, and coatings; strict crystal quality control improves system performance.
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Jingzhi Optoelectronics is a high-tech enterprise focusing on the R&D and production of optoelectronic materials and core devices. Aiming to break through the "bottleneck" technologies of high-end laser crystal materials and devices, the company is committed to achieving domestic substitution of key materials in fields such as semiconductor lithography and precision micromachining. Its main products include magneto-optical crystals (KTF, CeF₃), deep ultraviolet nonlinear optical crystals (modified BBO, CLBO), and high-power laser isolators, which are widely used in high-power laser systems, semiconductor lithography, EUV light sources, laser detection, defense, and new energy fields.
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