CY8274 Ti:Sapphire (Titanium-doped Sapphire Crystal) Circular, Double-sided Polishing

Ti:Sapphire (Titanium-doped Sapphire Crystal) Circular, Double-sided Polishing Description

Our high-quality Ti:Sapphire (Titanium-doped Sapphire) Crystal offers excellent optical properties with an exceptionally broad tunable range—ideal for a wide variety of ultrafast and high-power laser applications. This circular substrate undergoes precision double-sided polishing, ensuring uniform thickness, low surface roughness, and minimal scattering losses. Titanium doping imparts notable gain characteristics, making this crystal well-suited for femtosecond pulse generation, spectroscopy, and research in both academic and industrial environments.

Meticulously fabricated under stringent quality controls, each piece meets rigorous international standards to guarantee maximum optical performance and reliability. Dependable thermal conductivity, combined with chemical and mechanical stability, provides enduring longevity in demanding setups. Whether employed in advanced R&D or commercial laser systems, our Ti:Sapphire crystal delivers the consistency and clarity required for experimental work.

Ti:Sapphire (Titanium-doped Sapphire Crystal) Circular, Double-sided Polishing Applications

Ti:Sapphire (Titanium-doped Sapphire) crystals, especially when polished on both sides, deliver exceptional optical clarity, thermal stability, and mechanical strength, making them suitable in various environments. Their high damage threshold and wide emission range enable efficient laser output, while precise double-sided polishing ensures minimal surface irregularities. This combination opens up numerous possibilities in industrial, research, and commercial settings, where these crystals excel in advanced optical systems and high-performance instrumentation.

1. Industrial Applications

·         Ultra-Precise Laser Cutting: Ti:Sapphire’s wide bandwidth and exceptional thermal conductivity support stable, high-power laser beams for precise material processing.

·         High-End Optical Sensors: The crystal’s low scattering properties and durable structure enable reliable, sensitive measurements in challenging manufacturing environments.

2. Research Applications

·         Femtosecond Laser Generation: Ti:Sapphire’s broad tunability and fast emission rates make it an ideal medium for creating ultraprecise pulses for advanced research.

·         Nonlinear Frequency Conversion: Double-sided polishing reduces aberrations during frequency shifting experiments, enhancing the clarity and efficiency of the output signals.

3. Commercial Applications

·         Biomedical Imaging: The crystal’s broad operational range supports high-resolution, multiphoton imaging techniques for more accurate medical diagnostics.

·         Spectroscopy Equipment: Polished Ti:Sapphire facilitates sharper spectral lines and improved signal-to-noise ratios for commercial analytical tools.

Ti:Sapphire (Titanium-doped Sapphire Crystal) Circular, Double-sided Polishing Packaging

Each Ti:Sapphire circular, double-sided polished crystal is packaged in a protective foam container lined with anti-static film. A vacuum-sealed pouch ensures contamination-free shipping and storage. For added safety, keep the crystal in a clean, low-humidity environment, and handle with lint-free gloves. Packaging can be customised with specific dimensions, labelling, or additional shielding to further minimise the risk of damage or contamination.

Packaging: Vacuum sealed, Wooden Box, or Customised.

Ti:Sapphire (Titanium-doped Sapphire Crystal) Circular, Double-sided Polishing FAQs

Q1: What are the key material properties of Ti:Sapphire (Titanium-doped Sapphire Crystal) Circular, Double-sided Polishing?

A1: Ti:Sapphire offers excellent optical clarity, high refractive index (approximately 1.76), and a hardness of 9 on the Mohs scale. The titanium doping imparts broad tunability in the near-infrared spectral region, making it ideal for ultrafast laser applications. Its high thermal conductivity helps manage heat loads under intense laser pumping. Double-sided polishing further enhances the crystal’s flatness and parallelism, improving optical transmission performance for precision laser systems.

Q2: How should Ti:Sapphire (Titanium-doped Sapphire Crystal) Circular, Double-sided Polishing be handled and stored?

A2: Always use clean, lint-free gloves when handling to prevent contamination on the polished surfaces. Keep the crystal in a protective container with foam inserts or soft padding to avoid scratches. Store it in a clean, dry environment at stable temperatures, away from direct sunlight or high humidity. Regularly inspect for dust or debris and gently clean with appropriate solvents and non-abrasive wipes as necessary.

Q3: Which quality standards and certifications apply to Ti:Sapphire (Titanium-doped Sapphire Crystal) Circular, Double-sided Polishing?

A3: High-grade Ti:Sapphire substrates typically comply with ISO 10110 for optical component quality and may adhere to MIL-PRF-13830B scratch and dig specifications. Additional standards can include RoHS directives for hazardous substances control and REACH compliance for chemical safety. Manufacturers often provide comprehensive testing reports, including interferometric surface measurements and spectral transmission data, ensuring the crystal meets stringent optical flatness, parallelism, and overall performance requirements.

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1. Material Properties and Advantages

Treatment of Ti:Sapphire (Titanium-doped Sapphire Crystal) with circular, double-sided polishing results in an exceptionally smooth surface that enhances optical performance across a broad wavelength range. This crystal achieves remarkable transparency, allowing high-intensity light beams to pass with minimal scattering. When doped with titanium ions, the sapphire lattice gains improved photonic responsiveness, making it suitable for applications that require precise beam control and stability. Furthermore, the mechanical strength of sapphire, which stands just below diamond on the Mohs hardness scale, ensures endurance under rigorous operational conditions.

Meticulous polishing on both surfaces of the circular component helps maintain uniform thickness and reduces wavefront distortion, yielding superior optical clarity. The combination of sapphire’s high thermal conductivity and the titanium doping’s unique amplification properties supports efficient heat dissipation without compromising the crystal’s performance. This balance of mechanical strength and optimum light transmission is one of the key advantages that sets Ti:Sapphire materials apart from conventional optical substrates.

2. Applications in Advanced Industries

Innovative laser systems in scientific research heavily utilise Ti:Sapphire crystals for generating ultrafast pulses that enable high-resolution imaging and precise material processing. The circular geometry, combined with double-sided polishing, minimises any risk of uneven optical paths, providing greater consistency in beam shape. This level of accuracy is indispensable for demanding tasks such as multiphoton microscopy and time-resolved spectroscopy, where any deviation in beam quality can compromise experimental results.

A wide range of commercial and industrial fields also benefit from Ti:Sapphire’s dynamic properties. In aerospace engineering, for instance, these crystals are integrated into specialised instruments that demand prolonged stability under extreme temperature variations. Moreover, the precision polishing of both surfaces aligns with the stringent requirements of semiconductor manufacturing, enhancing the crystal’s reliability for wafer inspection and metrology tasks. This versatility across advanced sectors underscores the ongoing importance of Ti:Sapphire technology in future applications.