XH Nonlinear Crystal Holder
A nonlinear crystal holder with a hard ceramic aperture. Suitable for mounting crystals that are up to 10 mm in length, with clear apertures from 0.197 – 0.394 mm.
Full Product Description- Aperture:
- 0.197 mm, 0.315 mm, 0.236 mm, 0.394 mm
Product description
G&H XH Nonlinear Crystal Holders are engineered for applications requiring precise angular alignment and thermal management of nonlinear optical crystals such as PPLN, BBO, and KDP.
Designed to support temperature-sensitive processes like SHG, OPO, and DFG, XH holders offer integrated compatibility with thermoelectric coolers (TECs) or heating elements.
Fine angular adjustment enables accurate phase-matching, while the robust mechanical design ensures long-term stability in laboratory or OEM environments. Ideal for high-power and tunable laser systems, XH holders provide a reliable platform for maximizing conversion efficiency and optical alignment in complex photonic setups.
Key features
- Designed to hold long crystals
- Designed for temperature-sensitive nonlinear crystals
- Supports TEC modules or heaters for active thermal control
- Fine angular alignment for accurate phase matching
- Compatible with PPLN, KDP, BBO, and other nonlinear materials
- Ideal for SHG, DFG, OPO, and high-power laser applications
- Suitable for both laboratory and OEM integration
- Robust mechanical structure for optical alignment stability
| Model | Dim "A" | Dim "B" |
|---|---|---|
| XH5 | 0.197 [5.0] | 0.197 [5.0] |
| XH8 | 0.315 [8.0] | 0.315 [8.0] |
| XH8x6 | 0.236 [6.0] | 0.315 [8.0] |
| XH10 | 0.394 [10.0] | 0.394 [10.0] |
Specifications
| Name | Value |
|---|---|
| Aperture | 0.197 mm, 0.315 mm, 0.236 mm, 0.394 mm |
| Crystal Compatibility | PPLN, BBO, KTP, and other standard nonlinear crystals |
Applications
- High-precision frequency conversion – Including SHG, THG, OPO, DFG, and SFG in advanced laser systems
- Temperature-sensitive crystal operation – Designed to support active thermal control for crystals like PPLN and KDP
- Tunable laser systems – Where fine angular and thermal alignment is required for optimal phase matching
- High-power laser platforms – Providing stable mechanical and thermal interfaces for nonlinear processes
- Quantum optics and photonics research – Ensuring reliable performance in sensitive, alignment-critical setups
- OEM laser modules – Used in systems requiring precision-aligned and thermally stabilized crystal integration
- Mid-IR generation systems – Supporting accurate positioning and thermal regulation for mid-infrared output
- Scientific instrumentation – Ideal for lab environments requiring repeatable and thermally managed performance
