CY0476 Neodymium-doped Yttrium Orthovanadate (Nd:YVO4)

Notes:

1. To request or order a finished crystal, please specify the above-listed specifications. For most applications only the following details are required:

1) Nd dopant concentration; 2) Dimensions; 3) Surface quality; 4) Coating.

2. For customised requirements, please provide a detailed specification for evaluation and manufacturing.

Neodymium-doped Yttrium Orthovanadate (Nd:YVO4) Applications

1. Solid‑state lasers: Nd:YVO4 is often used as the active medium in solid‑state lasers operating in the near‑infrared range. Its high absorption and emission cross‑sections permit the generation of a powerful laser beam with high efficiency. These lasers are employed in medicine, communications, materials processing and scientific research.

2. Optical amplifiers: Nd:YVO4 crystals may be utilised as optical amplifiers in fibre optic communication systems. A pump laser is employed to amplify weak optical signals, thereby extending transmission distance and improving signal quality.

3. Electro‑optic devices: Nd:YVO4 crystals exhibit a significant electro‑optic coefficient, which facilitates their use in devices such as modulators and switches. These devices are used in telecommunications, optical data processing and other areas requiring rapid light control.

4. Spectroscopy: The neodymium ion in Nd:YVO4 possesses a broad absorption band in the visible and near‑infrared ranges. It allows for the examination of various materials by measuring their absorption and emission spectra.

5. Polarisation devices: Nd:YVO4 can be employed in devices that affect light polarisation, such as waveplates and polarisers. These devices are applied in optical communications, imaging systems and other applications requiring polarisation control.

6. Q‑switching: Nd:YVO4 crystals have rapid response times and can function as effective Q‑switches in solid‑state lasers. Q‑switching enables the production of short, high‑power laser pulses used in micro‑processing, laser surgery and distance measurement.