Nd:YLF crystals
Main features
- Long lifetime of 4F3/2 neodymium energy level
- Considerably softer and more brittle than is Nd:YAG
- Nd:YLF (a-cut) crystals that are used inside a laser optical resonator are self polarizing
- Custom crystals available upon request
Application examples
- CW and pulsed operation at 1047nm and 1053 nm
- Materials processing, welding, cutting
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- Description
- Properties
- Absorption and emission curves
- Standard specifications
Nd3+:YLF crystal is characterized by a long lifetime of 4F3/2 neodymium energy level. Compared to Nd:YAG, the lower thermal conductivity and a weak negative dn/dT lead to lower thermal distortions and allow to achieve a better output beam quality. Another distinctive feature is the high UV transparency, which is favorable for pumping with xenon flashlamps.
Spectroscopic and thermo-mechanical properties | |
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Absorption peak wavelength | 792 nm |
Absorption coefficient at peak | 10 cm-1 |
Absorption bandwidth at peak wavelength | ~5 nm |
Laser wavelength | 1047, 1053 nm |
Lifetime of 4F3/2 neodymium energy level | 485 μs |
Emission cross-section | 15 × 10-20 (E||C) cm2@1047 nm 10 × 10-20 (E⊥C) cm2@1053 nm |
Refractive index @1064 nm | no=1,448 ne=1,470 |
Crystal structure | Tetragonal |
Density | 3,95 g/cm3 |
Mohs hardness | 5 |
Thermal conductivity | 6 Wm-1K-1 |
dn/dT | -4,6 × 10-6 (||c) K-1, -6,6 × 10-6 (||a) K-1 |
Thermal expansion coefficient | 8 × 10-6 (||c) K-1, 13 × 10-6 (||a) K-1 |
Typical doping level | 1-2 at. % |
Nd:YLF crystals | |
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Orientation | a-cut, c-cut |
Clear aperture | >90% |
Face dimensions tolerance | +0,0/-0,1 mm |
Length tolerance | ±0,1 mm |
Parallelism error | <10 arcsec |
Perpendicularity error | <10 arcmin |
Protective chamfers | <0,1 mm at 45˚ |
Surface quality | 10-5 S-D |
Surface flatness | <λ/8@632,8 nm |
Wavefront distortion | λ/4@632,8 nm |
Coatings | AR(R<0,5%)@790-810 nm + AR(R<0,2%) @1047-1053 nm on both faces |
Laser induced damage threshold | >10 J/cm2@1064 nm, 10 ns |
Mount | Unmounted |
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Face dimensions
Length
End faces
Doping
Orientation
Coatings
SKU
PRICE
QUANTITY
⌀5 mm
10 mm
Right-angle cut
0,7%
a-cut
AR/AR@(790-810)+(1047-1053) nm
7097
540 €
⌀5 mm
20 mm
Right-angle cut
0,7%
a-cut
AR/AR@(790-810)+(1047-1053) nm
7098
640 €
⌀5 mm
50 mm
Right-angle cut
0,7%
a-cut
AR/AR@(790-810)+(1047-1053) nm
7099
Request
⌀5 mm
100 mm
Right-angle cut
0,7%
a-cut
AR/AR@(790-810)+(1047-1053) nm
7100
Request
⌀5 mm
10 mm
Right-angle cut
0,7%
c-cut
AR/AR@(790-810)+(1047-1053) nm
7101
580 €
⌀5 mm
20 mm
Right-angle cut
0,7%
c-cut
AR/AR@(790-810)+(1047-1053) nm
7102
680 €
⌀5 mm
50 mm
Right-angle cut
0,7%
c-cut
AR/AR@(790-810)+(1047-1053) nm
7103
Request
⌀5 mm
100 mm
Right-angle cut
0,7%
c-cut
AR/AR@(790-810)+(1047-1053) nm
7104
Request
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