XC Nonlinear Crystal Holder
A thin nonlinear crystal holder with a hard ceramic aperture. Suitable for mounting crystals that are 1 mm thick or less, with clear apertures from 0.157–0.500 mm.
Full Product Description- Aperture:
- 0.157 mm, 0.236 mm, 0.315 mm, 0.394 mm, 0.500 mm
Product description
G&H XC Nonlinear Crystal Holders provide a reliable, compact solution for securely housing nonlinear optical crystals in a range of photonic systems.
Designed for simplicity and stability, XC holders support fixed-position mounting with precise mechanical tolerances to ensure beam alignment and minimal thermal drift.
Ideal for applications such as second harmonic generation (SHG), optical parametric oscillation (OPO), and difference frequency generation (DFG), the XC series is optimized for use in static configurations or OEM systems where space and robustness are priorities.
These holders are compatible with a variety of crystal geometries and can be customized to fit specific size or mounting requirements.
Key features
- Designed to hold thin crystals
- Compact, fixed-position design
- High mechanical stability for beam alignment integrity
- Compatible with PPLN, BBO, KDP, and other nonlinear crystals
- Ideal for static setups in SHG, OPO, and DFG applications
- Simple integration into OEM photonic systems
- Custom sizes and mounting options available
| Model | Clear Aperture ø |
|---|---|
| XC4 | 0.157 [4.0] |
| XC6 | 0.236 [6.0] |
| XC8 | 0.315 [8.0] |
| XC10 | 0.394 [10.0] |
| XC13 | 0.500 [12.7] |
Specifications
| Name | Value |
|---|---|
| Crystal Compatibility | PPLN, BBO, KTP, and other standard nonlinear crystals |
| Aperture | 0.157 mm, 0.236 mm, 0.315 mm, 0.394 mm, 0.500 mm |
Applications
- Second Harmonic Generation (SHG) – Stable mounting for fixed-frequency doubling setups
- Difference Frequency Generation (DFG) – Reliable crystal positioning for mid-infrared generation
- Optical Parametric Oscillators (OPOs) – Compact, fixed holders for efficient frequency tuning
- Sum Frequency Generation (SFG) – Accurate, static crystal alignment in wavelength mixing applications
- OEM laser modules – Space-efficient integration for commercial laser systems
- Laboratory optical setups – Simple and robust holder for low- to mid-power nonlinear optics experiments
- Quantum optics – Fixed crystal positioning in sensitive, alignment-critical configurations
- Education and research – Cost-effective, stable mounts for training or R&D environments
