Organic nonlinear crystals and high power frequency conversion

Conference · Tue Dec 01 00:00:00 EST 1987

OSTI ID:6984264

Velsko, S P; Davis, L; Wang, F; Monaco, S; Eimerl, D

We are searching for a new second- and third-harmonic generators among the salts of chiral organic acids and bases. We discuss the relevant properties of crystals from this group of compounds, including their nonlinear and phasematching characteristics, linear absorption, damage threshold and crystal growth. In addition, we summarize what is known concerning other nonlinear optical properties of these crystals, such as two-photon absorption, nonlinear refractive index, and stimulated Raman thresholds. A preliminary assessment is made of the potential of these materials for use in future high power, large aperture lasers such as those used for inertial confinement fusion experiments. 14 refs., 1 fig., 3 tabs.

• Research Organization: Lawrence Livermore National Lab., CA (USA)
• DOE Contract Number: W-7405-ENG-48
• OSTI ID: 6984264
• Report Number(s): UCRL-96101-Rev.1; CONF-8708110-40-Rev.1; ON: DE89002665; TRN: 88-038532
• Resource Relation: Conference: 31. SPIE annual international technical symposium on optical and optoelectronic applied science and engineering, San Diego, CA, USA, 16 Aug 1987; Other Information: Portions of this document are illegible in microfiche products
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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