CY0497 Rubidium Titanyl Phosphate (RTP)

Rubidium-Titanyl-Phosphate (RTP) Advantages

• It is used in electro‐optical applications that require high repetition rates.
• It offers a high damage threshold and low insertion loss.
• No piezoelectric effect is induced.
• It is not hygroscopic.
• It provides a high extinction ratio and contrast ratio.

Rubidium-Titanyl-Phosphate (RTP) Applications

• Frequency Conversion: RTP is used in nonlinear frequency conversion processes such as second harmonic generation (SHG) and optical parametric oscillation (OPO).
• Laser Systems: RTP crystals are employed in the construction of lasers for various purposes. RTP-based lasers are used in medical devices, laser eye surgery, telecommunications and military applications.
• Laser Beam Control: RTP can be employed in acousto‐optical devices which permit precise control of laser beams. This technology is used in laser marking, laser cutting and laser welding, where precise beam control and intensity modulation are required.
• Quantum Optics: RTP crystals are used to generate non-classical states of light, including squeezed states and entangled photon pairs, in quantum optics experiments. These properties are essential for research in quantum information and quantum communication.
• Remote Sensing: RTP-based lasers are used in remote sensing systems, including LIDAR (Light Detection and Ranging). RTP can generate coherent, high-energy laser beams at specific wavelengths. Consequently, this performance is crucial for environmental monitoring, atmospheric research and geological surveys.
• Defence and Security: RTP-based lasers are utilised in defence and security systems. They are applied in laser rangefinders, target designation devices and countermeasure systems. Given that RTP produces tunable laser beams with high output power, it is beneficial for military and security applications.
• Optical Communication: RTP is used in telecommunication systems for wavelength conversion, which is required for signal transmission and amplification in optical networks.
• Scientific Research: RTP is employed in various scientific experiments and research studies, particularly in the field of nonlinear optics.
• Entertainment and Display: RTP lasers are used in certain laser display and entertainment systems, including laser light shows and projectors.