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- Ultra-wide transmission range: 0.12 – 9 μm
- Excellent UV and VUV transparency down to ~120 nm
- Low refractive index and low Fresnel reflection loss
- High laser damage threshold
- Natural birefringence suitable for polarization optics
- Excellent thermal and chemical stability
- Non-hygroscopic and moisture resistant
- Low absorption and high optical homogeneity
- Suitable for high-power laser applications
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- High Birefringence: Superior optical anisotropy with large birefringence (Δn ≈ 0.2 at 1 μm).
- Wide Transparency Range: Transmission from 400 nm to 5 μm.
- High Optical Damage Threshold: Suitable for high-power laser applications.
- Good Mechanical and Chemical Stability: Resistant to thermal and chemical degradation.
- Easy Fabrication: Can be cut and polished with high precision.
- Excellent Thermal Conductivity: Enhances performance in high-power optical devices.
- High Refractive Index: Important for minimizing device size while maintaining performance.
- Nonlinear Optical Properties: Suitable for frequency conversion (second harmonic generation, etc.) when properly doped.
