We grow and polish our high-quality lithium niobate crystals in-house, and our Lithium niobate
Q-switches provide a high extinction ratio, high transmission, low switching voltage, and
temperature stability over a wide temperature range.
Lithium niobate Q-switches are used in both military and commercial applications, including target
designating, range finding, and ophthalmic surgery. Our crystals offer low loss, high contrast ratio,
and low wavefront distortion, and are qualified for use at 300 MW/cm2.
High-performance AR coatings are applied to each face (>99.8% transmission per face), which
reduces unwanted reflections and maximizes transmission power. The light-induced damage
threshold (LIDT) of the coatings is by standard greater than 300 MW/cm² and can be up to
500 MW/cm² upon request.
Our Lithium Niobate Q-switches ensure temperature stability
Lithium niobate traditionally suffers from pyro-electric charge buildup when operated in cold
environments. We have solved this problem with a proprietary technique designed to increase
the conductivity of our lithium niobate crystal faces, which dissipates charge and eliminates
pyro-electric charge buildup. Our LN Q-switches can operate over a wide range of temperatures
while maintaining an excellent contrast ratio.
Lithium Niobate Q-Switches
Product | Wavelength | Damage Threshold | Size | Extinction Ratio | Wave front Distortion |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
7100-2 |
1064 nm |
200 MW/cm^2 |
9 - x9 x25 mm |
>20 1 @ 633 nm>20 1 @ 633 nm>20 1 @ 633 nm |
lambda/8 @ 633 nmlambda/8 @ 633 nmlambda/8 @ 633 nm |
7100-11A |
1064 nm |
300 MW/cm^2 |
9 - x9 x25 mm | ||
7100-4 |
1064 nm |
300 MW/cm^2 |
7.4 x 7.4 x 21 mm |