Research progress of BaGa4Se7 and BaGa2GeSe6 crystals

Abstract

Abstract: BaGa4Se7 (BGSe) and BaGa2GeSe6 (BGGSe) crystals are novel infrared nonlinear optical materials independently developed by Chinese scientists. Because of the excellent comprehensive performance and the important application value in laser industry, they have attracted much attention at home and abroad. The progress of crystal growth and laser output of BGSe and BGGSe are summarized, and the future development is prospected.

Key words: nonlinear optics, BaGa4Se7, BaGa2GeSe6, crystal growth, laser output

CLC Number:

O782

LI Zhuang, LI Chunxiao, YAO Jiyong, ∗, WU Yicheng, . Research progress of BaGa4Se7 and BaGa2GeSe6 crystals[J]. Chinese Journal of Quantum Electronics, 2021, 38(2): 185-191.

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