Laser & Optoelectronics Progress, Volume. 61, Issue 3, 0316002(2024)

Research Progress of Ultraviolet Nonlinear Optical Crystal K3B6O10Br (Invited)

Min Zhang1、*, Haoran Wang1, and Ling Zhang2
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  • 1Research Center for Crystal Materials, Xinjiang Technical Institute of Physics & Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Urumqi 830011, Xinjiang , China
  • 2Key Lab of Semiconductor Materials Science, Institute of Semiconductors, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100083, China
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    Using nonlinear optical crystals for laser frequency conversion is a key method for extending laser wavelengths. These crystals, particularly borates, are crucial in all solid-state laser systems, especially for ultraviolet laser output, due to their diverse structures and superior optical properties. The K3B6O10Br crystal, notable for its short ultraviolet cutoff edge (182 nm), significant nonlinear optical coefficient (d22 of 0.83 pm/V), and moderate birefringence index (0.046@1064 nm), shows promise in second and third harmonic laser output. This article provides an overview of the growth and fundamental characteristics of the K3B6O10Br crystal. Recent advancements in visible/ultraviolet lasers and optical parametric chirped pulse amplification, achieved through crystal frequency doubling and sum frequency techniques, are summarized. Additionally, the potential future developments and applications of the K3B6O10Br crystal are explored in this study.

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    Min Zhang, Haoran Wang, Ling Zhang. Research Progress of Ultraviolet Nonlinear Optical Crystal K3B6O10Br (Invited)[J]. Laser & Optoelectronics Progress, 2024, 61(3): 0316002

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    Paper Information

    Category: Materials

    Received: Oct. 11, 2023

    Accepted: Nov. 14, 2023

    Published Online: Feb. 22, 2024

    The Author Email: Zhang Min (zhangmin@ms.xjb.ac.cn)

    DOI:10.3788/LOP232281

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