Nonlinear optical crystal
LiNbO3 crystal
LiNbO3 crystals are the most commonly used material for pockel cells, Q-switches and phase modulators, waveguide substrates, surface acoustic wave (SAW) wafers, etc. Description Lithium niobate (L..

LiNbO3 crystals are the most commonly used material for pockel cells, Q-switches and phase modulators, waveguide substrates, surface acoustic wave (SAW) wafers, etc.
High electro-optic coefficient (r41=5 pm/V)
High phase conjugation efficiency
Available in large size elements or wafers up to 3”
Customization available upon request
Spatial light modulators
Optical switches
Holographic recording
Optical waveguides
Chemical formula: Fe:LiNbO3
Crystal structure: Trigonal, 3m
Density: 4,64 g/cm3
Mohs hardness: 5
Transparency range : 0,35 - 5,5 μm
Refractive indices @0,63 μm: ne = 2,20 no = 2,29
Electro-optic coefficients: r22 = 6,8 pm/V r31 = 10 pm/V r33 = 32 pm/V
Dielectric constants: e11 = 85 e33 = 30