KDP&DKDP Electro-optic crystal
KDP and DKDP (KD*P), or potassium dihydrogen phosphate and potassium dideuterium phosphate, are electro-optic crystals with good overall performance. They are widely used in laser frequency conversion, electro-optic modulation and fast electro-optic switching. Their advantages include a high optical-damage threshold, excellent electro-optic coefficients, good environmental tolerance, compact design and easy adjustment. They enable low-cost, large nonlinear components for second-harmonic (SHG) and third-harmonic (THG) generation. KDP is mainly used as a piezoelectric and electro-optic crystal for sonar, piezoelectric transducers, electro-optic modulators and optical switches. Its nonlinear optical properties have also led to use as a frequency-conversion crystal in laser manufacture, including second-, third- and fourth-harmonic generation of Nd:YAG (neodymium-doped yttrium aluminum garnet) lasers. KDP is also used in laser-induced nuclear-fusion engineering. DKDP has two main applications: 1. Electro-optic crystals for modulators and related devices. 2. Nonlinear crystals for large-aperture, high-energy laser frequency doublers.
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Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Molecular formula | KH2PO4 |
| Transmission band | 180-1550nm |
| Nonlinear coefficient d₃₆ | d₃₆=0.44pm/V |
| Refractive Index | nₒ=1.4938,nₑ=1.4599 |
| Electro-optic coefficient r₄₁ | r₄₁=8.8pm/V |
| Electro-optic coefficient r₆₃ | r₆₃=10.3pm/V |
| Symmetry | 42m |
| Hygroscopicity | High |
| Density | 2.332 g/cm3 |
| Longitudinal Half-Wave Voltage | Uπ =7.65KV(λ=546nm) |
| Damage Threshold | >5GW/cm² |
| Extinction ratio | 30dB |
| Dimensional tolerance | ±0.1mm |
| Flatness [@633nm] | <λ/8 @633nm |
| Surface finish | 20/10 |
| Parallelism | <20 arcsec |
| Perpendicularity | <5 arcmin |
| Angle Tolerance | ±0.2° |
| Effective aperture | Central diameter greater than 90% |
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