CY0476 Neodymium-doped Yttrium Orthovanadate (Nd:YVO4)

Notes:

1. To inquire or order a finished crystal, please provide specifications as listed above. For most applications, we only need to know the following:

1) Nd-dopant concentration;  2) Sizes;  3) Surface quality;  4) Coating.

2. For special requests, please provide a detailed specification for evaluation and fabrication.

Neodymium-doped Yttrium Orthovanadate (Nd:YVO4) Application

1. Solid-state lasers: Nd:YVO4 is frequently used as an active medium in solid-state lasers operating in the near-infrared range. Due to its high absorption and emission cross-sections, it can generate a powerful laser beam with high efficiency. These lasers find applications in medical procedures, communications, material processing, and scientific research.

2. Optical amplifiers: Nd:YVO4 crystals can be used as optical amplifiers in fiber-optic communication systems. By introducing a pump laser, it can amplify weak optical signals, thereby improving the transmission distance and signal quality.

3. Electro-optic devices: Nd:YVO4 crystals exhibit a large electro-optic coefficient, enabling their use in devices such as modulators and switches. These devices are used in telecommunications, optical computing, and other fields that require fast control of light.

4. Spectroscopy: The neodymium ion in Nd:YVO4 has a broad absorption band in the visible and near-infrared range, making it useful in spectroscopic applications. It enables the study of various materials by measuring their absorption and emission spectra.

5. Opto-optical devices: Nd:YVO4 can be employed in devices that manipulate the polarization of light, such as wave plates and polarizers. These devices are used in optical communications, imaging systems, and other applications requiring polarization control.

6. Q-switching: Nd:YVO4 crystals have fast response times and can act as effective Q-switches in solid-state lasers. Q-switching allows for the generation of short, high-power laser pulses, which find applications in micromachining, laser surgery, and range finding.