PPLN Crystal
Lithium Niobate (LiNbO3)
is one of the most commonly used nonlinear crystals. Periodic poled Lithium Niobate (PPLN) is a preferable cost-effective product for many frequency conversion applications, mainly in the IR, such as SHG, OPO and SPDC for quantum applications. Raicol offers custom poling schemes for optimizing any application.Technical Data
Lithium niobate is transparent in a wide range of wavelengths, making it suitable for various optical applications.
It allows light to pass through efficiently between 350 nm – 5200 nm
Periodically Poled Lithium Niobate (PPLN) is an efficient nonlinear optical material for frequency conversion applications in the visible and mid-IR wavelength range
• High nonlinear coefficient
• High conversion efficiency
• Perfectly suited for compact low power solid state laser systems
• Excellent for small size, cost-effective laser systems
