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Periodically-Poled Lithium Niobate 30.0–31.2 µm, 1 mm aperture

For use in the 1.6–2.1 µm wavelength range. With an active aperture of 1 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 30.0–31.2 µm poling periods and a 1 mm aperture are designed for efficient mid-infrared frequency conversion through quasi-phase matching. These poling periods are ideal for difference frequency generation (DFG), sum frequency generation (SFG), and optical parametric oscillation (OPO) using near-infrared laser sources.

The larger 1 mm aperture accommodates higher optical power and broader beam profiles, enhancing throughput while maintaining high conversion efficiency.

Each crystal is fabricated with precise domain inversion and optical quality to ensure reliable integration into advanced laser and photonic 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