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Yb:CaF2

Yb³⁺:CaF₂ (Ytterbium‑doped Calcium Fluoride) is a high‑performance laser crystal belonging to the cubic fluoride crystal family. It combines the excellent thermo‑mechanical properties and broad transmission range of the CaF₂ host with the simple electronic energy level structure of the Yb³⁺ ion, making it especially suitable for high‑power lasers and ultrafast laser systems. Its broad emission bandwidth supports femtosecond‑scale pulse generation, while its high thermal conductivity ensures stable operation under high‑power pumping.

Technical Specifications
Custom specifications available upon request

Product Features

Yb:CaF₂ crystal features wide absorption and emission bandwidths, high thermal conductivity and damage threshold, as well as excellent optical homogeneity. Its cubic crystal structure results in isotropic optical properties, simplifying laser design and crystal processing. It is one of the ideal gain media for achieving high‑power, high‑efficiency, and ultra‑short pulse laser output.

Basic Characteristics

Property
Value
Remarks
Chemical Formula
Yb³⁺:CaF₂
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Crystal Structure
Cubic crystal system
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Absorption Peak Wavelength
976 nm
Room temperature
Peak Absorption Cross Section
0.54×10⁻²⁰ cm²
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Laser Wavelength
1020–1060 nm
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Lifetime (²F₅/₂ Level)
2.4 ms
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Emission Cross Section @1040 nm
0.16×10⁻²⁰ cm²
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Refractive Index @632.8 nm
1.43
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Density
3.18 g/cm³
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Mohs Hardness
4
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Thermal Conductivity
5.4 W·m⁻¹·K⁻¹
Room temperature
 

Yb:CaF₂ Crystal Specification Parameters

Item
Specification
Doping Concentration
1–5 at.%
Clear Aperture
>90%
Surface Dimension Tolerance
+0.0 / –0.1 mm
Length Tolerance
±0.1 mm
Parallelism
<20 arcsec
Perpendicularity
<10 arcmin
Chamfer
<0.15 mm × 45°
Surface Finish
20/10 (per MIL‑PRF‑13830B standard)
Surface Flatness
<λ/10 @ 632.8 nm
Coating
Antireflection: AR (R<0.5%) @ 980 nm + AR (R<0.35%) @ 1040–1070 nm; custom available
Laser Damage Threshold
>10 J/cm² @ 1040 nm, 10 ns pulse width
Shelf Life
1 year
 

Application Fields

Ultrafast Lasers​

Femtosecond and Picosecond Laser Systems: Leveraging its broad gain bandwidth, it serves as a gain medium in mode‑locked lasers to generate ultrashort pulses.

High‑Power Lasers​

Continuous‑Wave and Long‑Pulse Lasers: Suitable for industrial and scientific laser systems requiring high average power and excellent thermal management capabilities.

Scientific Research and National Defense​

Lidar and Remote Sensing: Used as a source of high‑beam‑quality, high‑energy lasers.
Fundamental Physics Research: Applied in advanced scientific studies such as particle acceleration and high‑order harmonic generation.

Industrial Processing​

Precision Processing and Micro/Nano Manufacturing: Ideal for fine‑machining applications with stringent requirements on beam quality and pulse characteristics. 

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