Shalom EO is proud to introduce Cesium Lithium Borate (CLBO) crystals, a cutting-edge nonlinear optical material engineered for UV and deep UV laser applications requiring high efficiencies.
With a wide transparency range from 180 nm to 2750 nm, CLBO crystals are ideal for harmonic generation of Nd:YAG, Ti:Sapphire, and Alexandrite lasers, supporting SHG, FHG, and even FIHG, enabling outputs at 193 nm, 266 nm, and beyond.
As a nonlinear crystal, CLBO crystals offer distinct advantages:
- High nonlinear coefficient, nearly twice that of KDP
- Greater spectral, angular, and temperature tolerance than BBO
- Moderate birefringence and minimal walk-off
- High power handling with consistent efficiency
- Large crystal sizes available with fast turnaround
Due to the high hygroscopicity of CLBO, we process, package, and transport our CLBO crystals in low-humidity conditions to prevent deliquescence and preserve crystal quality. With advanced processing crafts and engineering skills, Shalom EO supplies high-precision custom CLBO crystals as ingots, blanks, and polished/coated crystals, with options for sealed housing or AR/protective coatings.
We are capable of providing CLBO crystals of large sizes and tight geometric and polishing precision control, including:
- ≤lambda/6@633nm surface flatness
- Δθ≦0.25°, ΔФ≦0.25 ° angular tolerance
- 10/5 S/D surface quality
- Dimensional olerance ±0.1mm (L) x ±0.1mm (W) x +0.1mm/-0.1mm (L<2.5mm)/+0.5mm/-0.1mm (L≥2.5mm)
- Discover more about the specifications of Shalom EO’s CLBO crystals.
Shalom EO’s CLBO crystals are ideal for applications including:
- UV and DUV laser systems
- Semiconductor inspection & microlithography
- Biomedical lasers
- UV lidar
- Laser R&D and spectroscopy
Explore the potential of CLBO crystals with our diverse custom dimensions and orientations to match your specific system needs. Contact Shalom EO today to learn more or request a quote.