Journal of Crystal Growth, Vol.233, No.1-2, 282-286, 2001
Crystal growth, thermal and optical performance of BiB3O6
Large optical-quality BIBO crystals with sizes of 46 x 23 x 10 mm(3) and weight of 26.0 g have been grown by the top-seeded method. The data of thermal expansion and specific heat have been measured. The transmittance spectra along the different phase matching (PM) directions were measured in the range of 190-3200 nm. Their second-harmonic generation (SHG) properties were measured.
Keywords:crystal morphology;growth from melt;top seeded solution growth;bismuth compounds;borates;nonlinear optic materials