Basic Properties of LiNbO3 | ||
Crystal Structure | Trigonal, Space group R3c, Point group 3m | |
Melting Point | 1253℃ | |
Mohs Hardness | 5 | |
Density | 4.64g/cm3 | |
Deliquescence | None | |
Optical Homogeneity | ~5×10-5/cm | |
Transparency Range | 420nm-5200nm | |
Absorption Coefficient | ~0.1%/cm @ 1064nm | |
Refractive indices at 1064nm | ne = 2.146, no = 2.220 @ 1300 nm ne = 2.156, no = 2.232 @ 1064 nm ne = 2.203, no = 2.286 @ 632.8 nm | |
Thermal Expansion Coefficients(at 25℃) | //a, 2.0×10-6/K //c, 2.2×10-6/K | |
Thermal Conductivity Coefficient | 38 W/m/K at 25℃ | |
Thermal Optical Coefficient | dno/dT=-0.874×10-6/K at 1.4 μm dne/dT=39.073×10-6/K at 1.4 μm | |
The Sellmeier equations(λ in μm) | no2 = 4.9048 + 0.11768/(λ2-0.04750) - 0.027169λ2 ne2 = 4.5820 + 0.099169/(λ2-0.04443) - 0.02195λ2 |
Specifications of LiNbO3 wedges | ||
Aperture | 1.0×1.0 mm2 to 4×4 mm2 | |
Dimension tolerance | ±0.05mm | |
Wedge Angle tolerance | ±0.1° | |
Optical axis orientation | ±0.5° | |
Flatness | λ/4 @ 632.8nm | |
Surface Quality | 20/10 | |
AR-coating | R<0.2% @ 1550nm±40nm | |
Standard Size | 1.25mm×1.25mm×0.5mm with 13° or 15° wedge,phi=22.5° |