Yb:KGW Basic characteristics
Yb³⁺:KGd(WO₄)₂ (Yb:KGW) is a highly promising laser-active material. It may replace Nd:YAG and Yb:YAG crystals in high-power diode-pumped laser systems. It also shows great potential for high-power, short-pulse femtosecond lasers and their many applications.
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Overview
Yb³⁺:KGd(WO₄)₂ (Yb:KGW) is a highly promising laser-active material. It may replace Nd:YAG and Yb:YAG crystals in high-power diode-pumped laser systems. It also shows great potential for high-power, short-pulse femtosecond lasers and their many applications.
Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Basic Properties - Chemical Formula | Yb³⁺:KGd(WO₄)₂,Yb: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] | ng = 2.037, np = 1.986, nm=2.033 |
| Basic Properties - Mohs Hardness | 4-5 Mohs |
| Basic Characteristics - Thermal Conductivity [373 K] | Ka=2.6 W/m·K;Kb=3.8 W/m·K;Kc=3.4 W/m·K |
| Basic Characteristics - Thermal Conductivity | ~3 W/m·K (//b axis) |
| Basic Properties-Melting Point | 1075℃ |
| Basic Properties - Density | 7.27 g/cm³ |
| Basic Characteristics - Thermal Expansion Coefficient [373 K] | αa=4X10⁻⁶ /°C;αb=3.6X10⁻⁶ /°C;αc=8.5X10⁻⁶ /°C |
| Basic Properties-Transmission Band [Main Transmission Region, UV Cutoff around 280nm] | 280 nm - 8000 nm |
Key Features
Iloptik supplies high-performance ytterbium-doped potassium gadolinium tungstate (Yb:KGW) for high-power diode pumping and ps/fs ultrashort pulses. Broad absorption, a cross-section above Yb:YAG, and slope efficiency up to 60% support stable kilowatt systems. Custom doping 0.5%–5.0 at.%, cutting orientations, and coatings meet research, manufacturing, and biomedical needs; strict quality supports efficient laser upgrades.
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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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