CLBO Crystal Description
Cesium Lithium Borate (CsLiB6O10, CLBO) is a newly developed crystal with excellent UV nonlinear features and is widely used for semiconductor inspection, microprocessing, bio-medical, UV-LIDAR, etc. Compared to BBO, it has larger spectral and temperature acceptance, larger angle tolerance, and a smaller walk-off angle. These advantages make CLBO obtain larger SHG conversion efficiencies than BBO. Moreover, it is a very outstanding harmonic generator in the ultraviolet band.
CLBO Crystal Specifications
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Structural Properties of CLBO
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Crystal Structure
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Tetragonal, Space group
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Lattice Constant
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a=b=10.494Å, c=8.939Å
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Symmetry
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Z=4
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Melting Point
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About 844.5℃
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Optical and Nonlinear Optical Properties of CLBO
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Transparency Range
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180-2750nm
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Effective NLO Coefficient
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1.01pm/V at 532nm, 1.16pm/V at 488nm,
0.95pm/V at 1064nm
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Damage Threshold
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26GW/cm2
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Walk-off Angle
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1.78°at 1064nm, 1.83°at 532nm, 0.98°at 488nm
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Angle Acceptance (mrad·cm)
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1.02 at 1064nm, 0.49 at 532nm, 0.84 at 488nm
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Spectral Acceptance (nm·cm)
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7.03 at 1064nm, 0.13 at 532nm, 0.09 at 488nm
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Temperature Acceptance (℃·cm)
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9.4
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NLO Coefficients
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d_eff (I)=d_36 sin〖θ_m 〗 sin2φ |
| d_eff (II)=d_36 sin〖(〖2θ〗_m)〗 cos〖(2φ)〗 |
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Sellmeier Equations (λ in μm)
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CLBO at 20℃
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| n_O^2=2.2104+0.01018÷(λ^2-0.01424)-0.01258λ^2 |
| n_e^2=2.0588+0.00838÷(λ^2-0.01363)-0.00607λ^2 |
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(0.1914＜ λ ＜2.09 μm)
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CLBO Crystal Applications
Used for semiconductor inspection, micro processing, bio-medical, UV-LIDAR, etc.
Laser Technology: CLBO Crystal is a key component in generating UV and DUV laser sources for applications such as semiconductor inspection, microfabrication, and materials processing.
Spectroscopy: It plays a vital role in various spectroscopic techniques, including UV Raman spectroscopy and time-resolved spectroscopy.
Medical Diagnostics: CLBO is used in medical diagnostics and fluorescence microscopy, aiding in the detection of diseases and cellular structures.
Research and Development: Researchers utilize CLBO Crystal in various scientific investigations, including fundamental physics experiments and materials research.
CLBO Crystal Features:
Nonlinear Optical Conversion: CLBO Crystal is highly efficient in converting infrared (IR) or near-infrared (NIR) laser sources into UV and DUV wavelengths through various nonlinear optical processes, including frequency doubling and sum-frequency generation.
Wide Transparency Range: CLBO exhibits excellent transparency in both the UV and DUV regions, allowing it to generate laser beams with wavelengths as short as 200 nanometers (nm).
High Damage Threshold: This crystal can withstand high-intensity laser beams, making it suitable for use in high-power laser systems without performance degradation.
Broad Acceptance Angle: CLBO's wide acceptance angle simplifies alignment in laser systems, reducing setup complexity.
Chemical Stability: It possesses good chemical stability, ensuring long-term performance in diverse environmental conditions.
CLBO Crystal Benefits:
Wavelength Flexibility: CLBO Crystal offers tunable UV and DUV wavelengths, making it suitable for a wide range of applications, from materials processing to medical diagnostics and spectroscopy.
High Conversion Efficiency: Achieve remarkable conversion efficiency and superior beam quality, making CLBO an excellent choice for high-energy, high-power laser applications.
Versatile Applications: Whether used in laser sources for semiconductor inspection, life sciences, or materials research, CLBO's versatility addresses numerous industry needs.
CLBO Crystal Packaging
Our CLBO Crystal is carefully handled during storage and transportation to preserve the quality of our product in its original condition.
