RTPEO Cells
Used for electro-optics applications, RTP crystals offer superior properties for users in the
aerospace, defense, medical, industrial, civil and scientific applications.
RTP EO Cells are assembled in a thermally compensated double-crystal configuration, in which
two matched crystals are placed in line of the propagation axis (X or Y) with one
rotated by 90 degrees (general drawing below).
Advantages
- Low half-wave voltage for EO Cells to enable a compact design
- Rise time, fall time, and pulse width of 1 ns to enable fast operation
- Designed to operate over wide temperature range (-50°C to 70°C)
- High laser-induced damage threshold (up to1000 MW/cm2, at 1064 nm, 10 ns pulse)
- Minimal ringing, compatible for 1 MHz repetition rate
- The best material in the spectral range of 500-3000 nm for electro-optics applications
- Very low absorption losses at 1064 nm wavelength
- Extremely high homogeneity: up to 15*15 mm EO cells as a standard size
RTP EO Cell Structure
Common Applications
Q Switches | Pulse pickers
Phase modulators | Amplitude modulators
Cavity dumpers | Shutters
Attenuators & Deflectors
RTP EO Cell Product Offerings
- Thermally compensated matched pair of RTP elements
- Single RTP Element (used for phase modulators)
- Plug in 2 crystals, Electro-optical cells assembly (with/without housing)
Typical Specifications
| Operational range | 500-3000 nm |
| Transmission @ 1064 nm | >99% |
| Half wave voltage | 3.6 kV (for EO Cell size: 9910 mm*2) |
| Extinction ratio | Up to 30 dB |
| Clear aperture | 1.51.5 mm to 1515 mm |
| Crystal length | Up to 50 mm |
| Acceptance angle | < 4 deg. |
| Standard AR coating @ 1064 nm | R < 0.1% |
| Damage threshold | Up to 1 GW/cm2, at 1064 nm, 10 ns pulse |
Raicol Crystals, founded in 1995, is a global leader in nonlinear and EO crystals growth, fabrication and assembly. Raicol offers a unique set of benefits to its customers:
•50 years of crystal growth know-how and experience
•The global pioneers of RTP, HGTR KTP and PPKTP crystals and assembly
•One-stop shop, from crystal growth through coating to EO Cell assembly
•Mass-production capabilities as well as small R&D quantities
•Fast delivery time
• Unmatched crystal quality
•Custom designs upon request, different housing options available
