High-Performance BBO Pockels Cells
Description
CASTECH’s High-Performance BBO Pockels Cells are advanced electro-optic devices designed to provide accurate, fast, and adjustable wavelength selection. Utilizing the electro-optic effect, these cells alter the refractive index of the BBO crystal when an electric field is applied. This change in refractive index results in a modulation of the polarization state of the transmitted light, allowing precise control over optical properties.
The BBO Pockels Cells are based on the transverse electro-optic effect, which enables reduced working voltages by adjusting the size of the BBO crystal. Known for their low ringing effect, these cells are capable of achieving a high repetition rate of up to 1 MHz, especially when paired with CASTECH’s custom drivers. The cells can be customized with water-cooling and other special accessories to meet specific operational needs.
Ideal for applications such as Q-switching, regenerative amplifiers, pulse picking, and cavity dumping, CASTECH’s BBO Pockels Cells offer exceptional performance and reliability for various laser systems.
High-Performance BBO Pockels Cells
Specifications |
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| Aperture Diameter: | 6 mm |
| Peak Optical Power Density: | -- MW/cm^2 |
| Wavelength Range: | 1030-1064nm |
| Transmission: | ≥99 % |
| Extinction Ratio: | >= 1000:1 |
| Operating Principle: | Transverse electro-optic effect |
| Repetition Rate: | Up to 1 MHz with CASTECH driver |
| Voltage: | 3.6 kV |
| Cooling: | Water-cooled |
Features
- High-Speed Operation: Achieves repetition rates up to 1 MHz with minimal ringing effect
- Adjustable Wavelength: Allows precise control of wavelength selection through electro-optic modulation
- Reduced Working Voltage: Utilizes the transverse electro-optic effect to lower required operating voltage
- Customizable Design: Options for water-cooling and other special accessories to meet specific requirements
- Low Ringing Effect: Minimizes distortion, ensuring high performance in rapid switching applications
- Versatile Applications: Suitable for a variety of laser systems including Q-switching, regenerative amplifiers, pulse picking, and cavity dumping
Applications
- Q-Switching: Provides high-energy pulse generation by rapidly switching the laser on and off
- Regenerative Amplifier: Enhances laser pulses through multiple passes in a gain medium
- Pulse Picker: Selects and isolates specific pulses from a continuous pulse train for precise control
- Cavity Dumping: Improves pulse quality and energy by removing unwanted pulses from a laser cavity
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Frequently Asked Questions
A BBO Pockels cell is a laser device based on the electro-optic effect using Beta Barium Borate (BBO) crystals. It changes the polarization state of light by altering the crystal's refractive index when a voltage is applied.
BBO Pockels cells work on the transverse electro-optic effect. When a voltage is applied to the BBO crystal, its refractive index changes, causing a phase difference due to birefringence, which results in a change in the polarization state of the light exiting the crystal.
BBO Pockels cells are commonly used in Q-switching, regenerative amplifiers, pulse pickers, and cavity dumping applications.
CASTECH’s BBO Pockels cells feature a low ringing effect, high repetition rates up to 1 MHz with their self-made driver, and are customizable with water-cooled or other special accessories. They are designed to be efficient and adaptable to various usage environments.
Yes, CASTECH offers customizable BBO Pockels cells, including water-cooled accessories and other special configurations to meet specific customer requirements.
The voltage requirement can be effectively reduced by adjusting the size of the BBO crystal, making the devices more efficient in operation.
For optimal performance, it is recommended to use CASTECH's low ringing effect driver and consider any necessary customizations, such as water-cooling, based on your specific application needs.
CASTECH’s BBO Pockels cells can achieve a repetition rate of up to 1 MHz when used with their self-made driver.
The lifetime of BBO Pockels cells can vary based on usage conditions, but CASTECH’s products are designed for high durability and long-term performance.