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Periodically-Poled Lithium Niobate 30.0–31.2 µm, 0.5 mm aperture

For use in the 1.6–2.1 µm wavelength range. With an active aperture of 0.5 mm and a periodic poling of 30.0–31.2 µm.

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Wavelength:
1.6–2.1 µm

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Product description

G&H’s Periodically Poled Lithium Niobate (PPLN) crystals with poling periods of 30.0–31.2 µm and a 0.5 mm aperture are optimized for quasi-phase-matched nonlinear frequency conversion in the mid-infrared range.

These grating periods are suited for difference frequency generation (DFG), sum frequency generation (SFG), and optical parametric oscillation (OPO) when paired with near-IR pump sources. The 0.5 mm aperture supports compact system integration while maintaining precise optical alignment and conversion efficiency.

Fabricated to strict optical and domain uniformity standards, these crystals enable stable, high-performance operation in advanced photonic and laser systems.

Phase matching over very long propagation lengths is possible with our congruently grown PPLN manufactured from highly uniform Z-axis wafers.

Key features

  • Phase matching over long propagation lengths
  • Very low absorption
  • High purity
  • High fidelity domain structure
  • Damage-resistant MgO:PPLN available
  • Chirped, fan-out, and multi-period options
  • Integrated optics compatibility
  • In-house grown and poled wafers

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Specifications

NameValue
Crystal TypePeriodically Poled Lithium Niobate (PPLN)
Wavelength1.6–2.1 µm
Domain Periods5.2 – 31.2 µm
Crystal SizeCommon: 3 × 0.5 × 1–10 mm
Material OptionsCLN, MgO:LN
CoatingsAR / DAR available
Conversion Efficiencydeff > 14 pm/V (MgO:PPLN)
Tuning RangeTypically 30–80°C

Applications

  • Second harmonic generation (SHG) to green/blue
  • Mid-IR DFG and OPO sources
  • Spectroscopy and sensing
  • RGB laser projection
  • Missile countermeasure systems