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Growth and evaluation of AgGaS/sub 2/ and AgGaSe/sub 2/ for infrared nonlinear applications. Final Technical Report, 1 February 1982-31 December 1985

Technical Report ·
OSTI ID:5537516

Significant advances were made in the growth technology of silver thiogallate (AgGaS/sub 2/) and silver selenogallate (AgGaSe/sub 2/). High efficiency harmonic generation of carbon dioxide laser radiation and tunable infrared parametric oscillation were demonstrated using these materials. Nonliner frequency conversion in the infrared was limited by the optical properties and the size of the available nonlinear materials. The development of these materials has reduced some of the limitations and generated wide interest. The continued development and application of AgGaS/sub 2/ and AgGaSe/sub 2/ now appears assured.

Research Organization:
Stanford Univ., CA (USA)
OSTI ID:
5537516
Report Number(s):
N-86-21402
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English