Passive Q-Switching is preferred for simplicity of manufacturing and operation, low cost, and reduced system size and weight. Cr4+: YAG (Y3Al5O12) crystals are excellent for passive Q-Switching diode pumped or lamp-pumped Nd: YAG, Nd: YLF, Yb: YAG or other Nd and Yb doped lasers at wavelengths from 1.0 to 1.2mm. Because they are chemically stable, durable, UV resistant, have good thermal conductivity, have a high damage threshold (>500mW/cm2) and ease of operation, they will replace traditional materials such as LiF, organic dye and color centers.
Basic Properties of Cr4+:YAG
Formula | Cr4+:Y3AI5O12 |
Crystal Structure | Cubic Garnet |
Dopant Level | 0.03 mol% - 0.05 mol% |
Hardness | 8.5 (Mohs) |
Damage Threshold | >500MW/cm2 |
Refractive Index | 1.82 @1064nm |
Capability:
Attribute | Commercial | High Precision |
Flatness | λ/4 | λ/10 |
Wavefront Distortion | λ/4 | λ/10 |
Surface Quality | 20-10 scratch and dig | 10-5 scratch and dig |
Additional AR, HR etc. coating are available upon request
