Nd:YAG crystals are the most widely used solid state laser materials today. Casix offers Nd: YAG rods with high optical homogeneity, consistent performance, high processing accuracy and on time delivery. A variety of specifications and sizes from φ3 x 0.5mm to φ12 x 150mm are available.
| ATTRIBUTE | COMMERCIAL | HIGH PRECISION | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dopant Concentration | 0.4atm% - 1.1atm% | ||
| Orientation | ±0.5° | ±0.5° | |
| Wavefront Distortion | λ/8 | λ/10 | |
| Extinction Ratio | 28dB | 30dB | |
| Dimension Tolerance |
Nd:YAG Rod:Dia±0.025, L±0.25mm Nd:YAG slab: ±0.01mm |
Nd:YAG Rod:Dia±0.025, L±0.25mm Nd:YAG slab: ±0.01mm | |
| Ends Finish | Surface Figure | λ/8 | End finish |
| Surface Quality | 20-10 scratch and dig | 10-50 scratch and dig | |
| Perpendicularity | 15\' | 5\' | |
Single layer MgF2 coating with high damage threshold for high power laser operations.
Reflectivity R<0.1%@1064nm per surface. Damage threshold over 750MW/cm2@1064nm, 10ns and 10Hz.
Casix offers standard HR coatings with R>99.8%@1064nm and R<5%@808nm, as well as HR coatings such as HR@1064/532nm, HR@946nm, HR1319nm and other wavelengths.
Standard Nd:YAG laser rods with dimensions of Φ3x5mm and Φ4x50mm with AR or HR coating for Diode Pumped Solid State Lasers are ready for immediate delivery.