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RTP Q-Switch
Ideal for EO modulation at high repetition rates
  • High damage threshold capable of handling high-power lasers
  • High extinction ratio and low half-wave voltage
  • Both stocked and custom versions available could be sold in matched pairs or in single crystal
  • Applications: Laser Ranging, Laser Radar, medical laser, Industrial Laser, Laser power/phase modulation, Pulse Picker Inquire Us  
  • Specifications:

    Dimensional ToleranceW(+/-0.1) x H(+/-0.1) x L(+0.5/-0.1) mm
    Parallelism≤5″
    Surface Quality20/10 S/D
    Flatnessλ/10@633nm
    Transmitted Wavefront Distortionλ/6@633nm
    Extinction Ratio>20dB
    CoatingAR@1064nm(R<0.2%), or Custom
    Damage Threshold600MW/cm² 10ns 10Hz at 1064nm


    Material Properties:

    Crystal structure Orthorhombic
    Cell Parametersa = 12.96 Å; b =10.56 Å; c =6.49 Å
    Mohs hardness5
    Density, g/cm33.6
    Melting Point:~ 1000˚C
    Ferroeletric transition temp.~ 810°C
    ColorColorless
    Thermal Expansion Coefficients (/K) αx=1.01x10-5, αy =1.37x10-5, αz =-4.17x10-6
    Dielectric ConstantEeff= 13.0
    Thermo-optical coefficients (dλ/dT)-0.029 nm / °C
    Electro-optic constantsY-cut: r51=38.5 pm/V X-cut: r33=35 pm/V,r23=12.5 pm/V, r13=10.6 pm/V
    Nonlinear Coefficients:d15 = 2.0 pm/V; d24 = 3.6 pm/V; d31= 2.0 pm/V d32 = 3.6 pm/V; d33 = 8.3 pm/V
    Electrical Resistivityaround 1011-1012ohm·cm
    Hygroscopicno
    Static Half Wave Voltage at 1064 nm 4x4x20 mm: 1,600 V 6x6x20 mm: 2,400 V
    Transmitting range:350~4500 nm
    Sellmeier equations(λ in um)nx2=2.15559 + 0.93307[1-(0.20994/λ)2] - 0.01452λ2
    ny2=2.38494 + 0.73603[1-(0.23891/λ)2] - 0.01583 λ2
    nz2=2.27723 + 1.11030[1-(0.23454/λ)2] - 0.01995λ2

    Modules or Types:

    TypeSize of Single Crystal(mm) Length of Holder(mm)Half-wave voltage(V)
    QR2205A2X2X5121600V
    QR3305A3X3X5142400V
    QR4405A4X4X5143200V
    QR4410A4X4X10251600V
    QR6605A6X6X5144800V
    QR6610A6X6X10252400V
    QR8805A8X8X514 6400V
    QR8810A8X8X1025 3200V
    QR1005A10X10X5148000V

    RTP (Rubidium Titanyl Phosphate – RbTiOPO4) is an isomorph of KTP crystal that is used in nonlinear and Electro-Optical applications. RTP crystals are an excellent alternative EO modulation for high-power lasers due to a combination of their high damage thresholds with large nonlinear optical and electro-optical coefficients. The Crystal is also advantageous in the aspects that it induces no piezoelectric ringing and is not susceptible to dampness. In addition, it requires a low half-wave voltage to operate.

    Shanghai North Optics offers Standard and Custom RTP Q-Switches to generate pulsed laser output with high peak power. Our RTP Q switch exhibits superior capabilities for EO modulations at high repetition rates, including Laser Ranging, Laser Radar, lasers for medical treatment and lasers for industrial manufacturing, Laser power/phase modulation, Pulse Picker, etc. with a high extinction ratio greater than 20dB, and a high damage threshold of 600MW/cm2 10ns 10Hz at 1064nm. Over the years, we have been proceeding with and breaking through the fabrication technique of the RTP crystals to attain reproducible high qualities. We could offer the RTP Crystal Q-Switch in two versions: in matched pairs or as a single crystal. 

    The standard RTP Q-switch is available in dimensions from 2x2x5mm to 10x10x5mm, whilst other custom dimensions and specifications are accessible upon request. Regarding the coating, we provide a 1064nm anti-reflection (R<0.2%) standard coating, or other custom coatings could be tailored. Besides, we also provide RTP crystals that are fit for a wide range of nonlinear optical applications.