Optical and microhardness studies of KDP crystals grown from aqueous solutions with organic additives
Journal
Materials Letters
Journal Volume
52
Journal Issue
4-5
Pages
326-328
Date Issued
2002
Author(s)
Abstract
Non-linear optical (NLO) materials have acquired new significance with the advent of a large number of devices utilising solid-state laser sources. From this technological point of view, potassium dihydrogen phosphate (KDP) having superior non-linear optical properties has been exploited for variety of applications. KDP crystals were grown from aqueous solutions added with organic additives by the slow cooling method for obtaining better non-linear properties. The influence of the organic additives on the optical and mechanical properties has been studied. It has been observed that the addition of organic additives improves the mechanical strength of the crystal. It is also observed that the addition of organic additives improves the optical transmission percentage of the crystal. © 2002 Elsevier Science B.V. All rights reserved.
Type
journal article