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KD*P Pockels Cell
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The KD*P Pockels Cell utilizes the longitudinal electro-optic effect of the KD*P crystal, where the direction of the applied electric field aligns with both the light propagation direction and the crystal optical axis. The applied electric field alters the refractive index of the crystal, and the difference between the two induced refractive indices is linearly proportional to the electric field strength. KD*P Pockels Cells can be used as electro-optic Q-switches for lasers, electro-optic modulators (for amplitude and phase modulation), and optical pulse selectors.
Deuterated potassium dihydrogen phosphate ( abbreviated as KD*P ) is an isomorphic crystal of KDP. The substitution of hydrogen by deuterium eliminates the influence of infrared absorption caused by hydrogen atom vibrations and significantly enhances the electro-optic properties of the crystal. The higher the deuteration degree of the KD*P crystal, the better its electro-optic performance and the broader its transmission range. KD*P crystals feature high electro-optic coefficients, a wide transparent range (0.2 - 2.1μm), high damage threshold, and excellent crystal uniformity, enabling the fabrication of large-aperture, high-extinction-ratio electro-optic Q-Switches.
The KD*P Pockels Cell utilizes the longitudinal electro-optic effect of the KD*P crystal, where the direction of the applied electric field aligns with both the light propagation direction and the crystal optical axis. The applied electric field alters the refractive index of the crystal, and the difference between the two induced refractive indices is linearly proportional to the electric field strength. KD*P Pockels Cells can be used as electro-optic Q-switches for lasers, electro-optic modulators (for amplitude and phase modulation), and optical pulse selectors.
Applications:
- Medical systems
- Aesthetic industry
- Industrial applications
- Scientific research
Features:
- High deuterium content (>98%)
- High extinction ratio
- High damage threshold
- Low insertion loss
- Compact structure
Single Crystal Pockels Cell Product Parameters and Specifications:
Wavelength: 1064nm
| QD08H | QD10H | QD12H | QD15H | QD19H |
Aperture | 8mm | 10mm | 12mm | 15mm | 19mm |
Insertion Loss | < 2% | < 2% | < 2% | < 2% | < 2% |
Intrinsic contrast ratio (ICR) @ 1064nm | > 5000:1 | > 5000:1 | > 5000:1 | > 5000:1 | > 5000:1 |
Voltage contrast ratio (VCR) @ 1064nm | > 1500:1 | > 1500:1 | > 1500:1 | > 1500:1 | > 1500:1 |
Wavefront distortion @633nm | < λ/6 | < λ/6 | < λ/6 | < λ/6 | < λ/4 |
Capacitance | < 5pF | < 8pF | < 8pF | < 10pF | < 11pF |
Quarter Wave Voltage | ~ 3.2KV | ~ 3.2KV | ~ 3.2KV | ~ 3.2KV | ~ 3.2KV |
Damage Threshold @1064nm 10ns 10Hz | > 10J/cm2 | > 10J/cm2 | > 10J/cm2 | > 10J/cm2 | > 10J/cm2 |
Dual-crystal Pockels Cell Product Parameters and Specifications:
Wavelength: 1064nm
| QDD1040A |
Aperture | 10mm |
Insertion Loss | < 4% |
Intrinsic contrast ratio (ICR) @ 1064nm | > 1000:1 |
Voltage contrast ratio (VCR) @ 1064nm | > 1000:1 |
Wavefront distortion @633nm | < λ/2 |
Capacitance | < 11pF |
Quarter Wave voltage | ~ 1.6KV |
Damage Threshold @1064nm 10ns 10Hz | > 10J/cm2 |
Product Parameters for Different Operating Wavelengths
Aperture: 10mm
| 532nm | 755nm | 800nm | 1064nm |
Wavelength | 532nm | 755nm | 1064nm | |
Intrinsic contrast ratio (ICR) @ 1064nm | > 2000:1 | > 2000:1 | > 5000:1 | |
Voltage contrast ratio (VCR) @ 1064nm | > 1000:1 | > 1000:1 | > 1500:1 | |
Insertion Loss | 2% | 2% | 2% | |
Quarter-wave voltage | ~ 1.6KV | ~ 2.3KV | ~ 3.2KV | |
Damage Threshold | > 5J/cm² @ 532nm 10ns 10Hz | > 10J/cm² @ 1064nm 10ns 10Hz | ||
Other wavelength is upon request.

Unit: mm
| QD08H | QD10H | QD12H | QD15H | QD19H |
H | 10 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 15 |
D | 19 | 25.4 | 25.4 | 30 | 33 |
L | 28 | 39 | 44 | 44 | 48 |
Precautions:
1. Operating temperature: 25℃ ± 10℃
2. Storage temperature: 0℃ - 40℃
3. Storage humidity: < 50% RH
4. During installation and alignment, fine-tune the pitch, yaw, and rotation angles of the Q-Switch to achieve optimal performance.
5. During installation, alignment, and operation, ensure proper laser safety protection.
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