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

Main features

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

Application examples

Spatial light modulators
Optical switches
Holographic recording
Optical waveguides

Main properties

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