Description
Book SynopsisThis clear and self-contained review of the last four decades of research highlights in the hot field of nonlinear optical (NLO) crystals, particularly of borate-based ultraviolet and deep-ultraviolet NLO crystals, covers three major subjects: the structure-property relationship in borate crystals, the structural and optical characteristics of various promising borate crystals, and their fruitful applications in a wide range of scientific and technological fields.
Edited by the discoverers and users of these optical borate crystals, this is a readily accessible reading for semiconductor, applied and solid state physicists, materials scientists, solid state chemists, manufacturers of optoelectronic devices, and those working in the optical industry.
Table of ContentsPreface
INTRODUCTION
History of the Theoretical Understanding for Nonlinear Optical Crystals
History of Development on Nonlinear Optical Borate Crystals
Crystal Growth of Nonlinear Borate Crystals and Current Status of Applications
THEORETICAL BASIS TO DEVELOP BORATE NONLINEAR OPTICAL CRYSTALS
BORATE NONLINEAR OPTICAL CRYSTALS FOR FREQUENCY CONVERSION
BBO
LBO Family
KBBF Family
Other Borate Crystals
Borate Crystals in Developing
APPLICATIONS
Rapid Proto-Typing
Semiconductor Industry
- Bia-Hole Drilling
- Annealing
- Marking
- Inspection
Bio-Medical Applications
- Eye Surgery
- Protein Processing
Advanced Instrument Making
