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CTH:YAG Crystals

Eye-safe wavelength of 2.1 μm

High slope efficiency

Excellent operation at room temperature

Pumping source options: flash lamp or laser diode

Ideal for medical lasers, laser cutting and welding, and scientific research applications. Inquire Us

Specifications:

Cr Concentration	0.85%	Tm Concentration	5.90%
Ho Concentration	0.36%	Wavefront Distortion (Per inch of rod length)	<I/2
End Face Parallelism	<10 arc seconds

Physical and Optical Properties:

Crystal Structure	Cubic	Lattice Parameters	12.01 Å
Melting Point	1970℃	Moh Hardness	8.5
Density	4.56g/cm³	Specific Heat (0-20)	0.59J/g.cm³
Modulus of Elasticity	310GPa	Poisson Ratio	0.3(est.)
Tensile Strength	0.13~0.26GPa	Thermal Expansion Coefficient	[100]Direction:8.2x10^-6 /°C(0~250℃) [110]Direction:7.7x10^-6 /°C(0~250℃) [111]Direction:7.8x10^-6 /°C(0~250℃)
Thermal Conductivity	14W/m/K(@20℃) 10.5W/m/K(@100℃)	Thermal Optical Coefficient (dn/dT)	7.3x10^-6 /C°
Thermal Shock Resistance	790W/m	Solubility	Water: Insoluble; Common Acids: Slightly
Laser Transition	⁵I₇ - ⁵I₈	Laser Wavelength	2.097μm
Photon Energy	9.55 x 10^-20 J	Emission Cross Section	7 x 10^-21 cm²
Fluorescence Lifetime	8.5 ms	Index of Refraction	1.80 @2.08μm
Absorption Linewidth	4nm	Pump Wavelength	781nm
Major Pump Bands	400~800nm

Cr:Tm:Ho:YAG, CTH:YAG is a kind of excellent laser crystal emitting at 2.1um wavelength. The addition of cerium as a dopant in the YAG crystal matrix enhances certain performance aspects. Due to its advantages including high slope efficiency, fitness for operation at room temperature, and output eye-safe wavelength laser light, CTH: YAG crystals find widespread applications in various laser systems, including solid-state lasers used in medical procedures (such as dermatology and ophthalmology), laser cutting and welding, and scientific research applications. Shanghai North Optics offers the CTH:YAG rods tailored upon customers' request.

The Advantages of CTH: YAG

High Thermal Conductivity: CTH: YAG crystals exhibit high thermal conductivity, which means they can dissipate heat effectively during laser operation.
Wide Transparency Range: CTH: YAG crystals have a wide transparency range, allowing them to operate over a broad spectrum of wavelengths.
Excellent Optical Properties: These crystals possess excellent optical properties, such as high optical homogeneity and low scattering, which contribute to the quality of the laser beam.
Chemical and Mechanical Stability: CTH: YAG crystals are chemically and mechanically stable, making them durable and resistant to environmental factors.
High Damage Threshold: These crystals typically have a high damage threshold, meaning they can withstand high-power laser radiation without significant damage. This is crucial for applications requiring intense laser beams.
Efficient Energy Conversion: CTH: YAG crystals are known for their efficient energy conversion, enabling the production of high-quality laser beams with minimal energy losses.

Application Notes:

Surgery
Dentistry
Atmospheric Testing

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