The Optical Transmission and Properties of Sapphire Windows
Sapphire Windows, often called Sapphire Glass Windows or Sapphire Optical Windows, made of single crystal synthetic sapphire (Al2O3), are becoming more and more indispensable in the exclusive fields of electro-optics due to their combination of superior optical, chemical, and mechanical properties. This article that Shalom EO presents concentrates on the optical transmission and the optical properties of sapphire windows, including the transmission wavelength range of sapphire, the transmission rate, the birefringence, and orientations. We have also analyzed the different growth methods and grades of sapphire crystals.
Laser Induced Damage Threshold Tutorial
Laser-Induced Damage Threshold, or LIDT is the highest fluence or power density of laser radiation incident upon the optical component before any unacceptable damage occurs. This article offers a basic tutorial and explanation of laser damage threshold, including the definition of LIDT
The test method of LIDT, laser-induced damage threshold for CW laser and pulsed laser, the calculation formula, the laser damage mechanisms, how to scale LIDT, the causes of laser damage, and high power laser optics/coatings.
Ion Assisted Deposition Optical Coating
In this tutorial about Ion Assisted Depostion Electron Beam Evaporation (IAD E-beam) optical coating technology, we will offer a thorough introduction about what is ion assisted depsition, the advantages and disadvantages of IAD optical coatings, the actual process and facilities used for IAD coating, and the suitable application contexts for Ion Assisted E-beam optical coatings.
The Orientations and Applications of Synthetic Sapphire Crystals
Synthetic sapphire is a synthetic single crystal form of aluminum oxide (Al2O3) that has excellent mechanical, optical, and chemical properties, making it suitable for demanding applications in industries like aerospace, semiconductors, and medicine. However, the molecular structure of sapphire is complex and anisotropic. This article introduces the typical orientations for sapphire and the suitable applications for each orientation.
Plastic Scintillators VS Other Radiation Detectors
This article contains a comparison of plastic scintillators against various radiation detectors, including GM counters, NaI(Tl) scintillators, proportional counting tubes, CsI(Tl) scintillators, CZT detectors, high-purity germanium detectors, and silicon semiconductor detectors from the perspective of their applications.
Plastic Scintillators for Scintillation Dosimetry
This article explains why plastic scintillators are promising for scintillation dosimetry.
All About CLBO (Cesium Lithium Borate) Crystals
This article offers a comprehensive introduction of CLBO crystals, including the properties, data sheets, advantages, applications of cesium lithium borate as an nonelinear crystal material. This article also contain a comparison of CLBO with other two common NLO crystals (BBO crystals and LBO crystals).