Buying Nonlinear Crystal Materials

Nonlinear crystal materials are used in various frequency conversion applications, such as second harmonic generation (SHG), sum and difference frequency generation (SFG and DFG), optical parametric generation and amplification (OPA and OPO). These materials also generate terahertz radiation pulses through optical rectification.
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Suppliers for Nonlinear Crystal Materials
84 suppliers for nonlinear crystal materials are listed in the RP Photonics Buyer's Guide, out of which 11 present their product descriptions. Both manufacturers and distributors can be registered.
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![]() A635, Boke Mansion No. 9 Xiyuan Road Xihu District, Hangzhou 310030 China | ![]() Shalom EO offers a vast selection of nonlinear crystals, including BBO, CLBO crystals, KDP and KD*P, LBO, KTP, HGTR KTP, KTA, BIBO, LiIO3, LiNbO3, MgO:LiNbO3, RTP, ultra-thin BBO, LBO crystals and infrared nonlinear crystals ZnGeP2 (ZGP). KGW crystals for stimulated Raman scattering are also available. Our nonlinear crystals are excellent for applications ranging from frequency conversion to short-pulse generation. The NLO crystals offer reliable performance for harmonic generation (SHG, THG, 4HG, 5HG), sum and difference frequency generation (SFG, DFG), for optical parametric oscillators (OPOs) and optical parametric amplifiers (OPAs). Off-the-shelf and customized crystals are optional for our customers. Miscellaneous coating options including uncoated, AR, HR, HT, PR coatings, and custom coatings can be tailored. All the crystals will undergo rigorous inspection before dispatch. Recent days, Shalom EO has launched CLBO crystals. The ClBO processed and polished in low humidity workshop are ideal for FHOG and FIHG for Nd: lasers, SHG and THG for Ti:Sapphire and Alexandrite lasers, and micro-lithography. In addition, electro-optic (EO) crystals and acousto-optic (AO) crystals are also available. |
![]() C506, #1 Building Pioneering Park for Overseas Chinese Scholars No. 69 Huayang Road Lixia District Jinan, Shandong China | ![]() Laserton offers various types of nonlinear crystals, including β-BBO, KTP and KTA, KDP & KD*P, LiNbO3, LBO, SBN and RTP. |
![]() The Future Depends on Optics Edmund Optics101 East Gloucester Pike Barrington, NJ 08007 United States | ![]() Nonlinear crystals of either β-barium borate (BBO) or lithium triborate (LBO) are used for frequency conversion of laser sources. BBO crystals feature thicknesses from 0.2 mm to 0.5 mm to minimize group velocity mismatch and are ideal for frequency doubling or tripling of Ti:sapphire and Yb:doped laser pulses. The critical and noncritical phase matching LBO crystals are ideal for second or third harmonic generation of Nd:YAG and Yb:doped lasers. Nonlinear crystals with 20-10 surface quality and λ/10 (LBO) or λ/8 (BBO) surface flatness provide the broad transparency range and large nonlinear coefficient needed for the harmonic generation of fundamental laser frequencies. Each crystal features a protective anti-reflection (AR) coating that minimizes reflection and limits fogging from ambient conditions. |
![]() Your problem is our challenge – flexibility is our standard! Artifex Engineering GmbH & Co KGDortmunder Str. 16–18 26723 Emden Germany | ![]() Artifex Engineering provides finished crystal optics for non-linear applications. Visit our product page for more information. We look forward to your inquiry. |
![]() (4Lasers) Mokslininku str. 6B 08412 Vilnius Lithuania | ![]() Optogama supplies different types of nonlinear crystals for fundamental, applied research and industrial applications: BBO, LBO, KTP, KDP, DKDP, LiNbO3, AGaSe2, AGaS2, ZGeP2, GaSe, CdSe. The crystals are used for harmonic generation, sum and difference frequency mixing, optical parametric oscillators and amplifiers, electro-optical modulation and Q-switching, terahertz generation and terahertz detectors, as well as for characterization of ultrashort laser pulses by FROG, XFROG, SPIDER, dispersion scan, and chirp scan methods. |
![]() Change the Color of Light to Expand your Possibilities! GWU-Lasertechnik Vertriebsges. mbHBonner Ring 9 50374 Erftstadt Germany | ![]() GWU-Lasertechnik offers all standard nonlinear crystals like LBO, BBO and KTP with a broad variety of specifications. Beside the well-established materials, innovative crystals like CLBO or BiBO with outstanding properties for e. g. deep-UV generation or high-power ultrashort pulse lasers are available. No matter if individual pieces for R & D purposes are required or cost-efficient numbers in small, medium or large batches with in-time delivery for the production line are needed: GWU’s dedicated service helps to find the best core components for your application. GWU-Lasertechnik has more than 30 years of experience in distributing laser crystals. Choose GWU to benefit from our wide knowledge and in-field experience! |
![]() Lasers, Optics, Electronics. Made in Germany. ALPHALAS GmbHBertha-von-Suttner-Str. 5 37085 Göttingen Germany | ![]() Most of the standard nonlinear crystals like BBO, LBO, BiBO or KTP for frequency doubling, tripling and quadrupling of the fundamental laser radiation are available from stock. Customer-specific dimensions and AR coatings are also offered at competitive prices. |
![]() Your trusted value co-creation partner HC Photonics Corp.F4, No. 2, Technology Rd. V Hsinchu Science Park, Hsinchu 300 Taiwan | ![]() HC Photonics (HCP) provides various high efficiency nonlinear crystals to enable full-spectrum applications, including periodically poled lithium niobate (pp-LiNbO3, PPLN) and periodically poled lithium tantalate (LiTaO3)/PPLT. Features and service:
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![]() Your reliable partner for photonics innovations! EKSMA Optics, UABDvarcioniu St. 2B LT-10233 Vilnius Lithuania | ![]() EKSMA Optics offers a complete portfolio of nonlinear optical crystals: BBO, LBO, KTP, KDP, DKDP, LiIO3, LiNbO3, MgO:LiNbO3, AGS, AGSe, ZGP, GaSe, CdSe from stock or manufactured according to customers specifications or for specific applications. |
![]() Nonlinear crystals pioneers Raicol Crystals Ltd.22 Hamelacha Str. Park Cibel, New Industrial Area Rosh Ha'ain 48091 Israel | ![]() Raicol Crystals offers a wide range nonlinear crystal materials:
Our crystals are used in a wide range of applications, including various kinds of nonlinear frequency conversion and electro-optics, but also quantum technology. |
![]() Engineering on Your Wavelength Covesion Ltd.Unit F3, Adanac North Adanac Drive Nursling, Southampton SO16 0BT United Kingdom | ![]() Non-linear Optical (NLO) crystals provide an enormously flexible solution for generating new wavelengths from existing, off-the-shelf laser sources. The optical wavelength spectrum is utilized by a large and continually expanding variety of applications, from manufacturing of medical lasers, quantum networking & computing through to environmental sensing as well as many others. With its high non-linear coefficient, ability to be periodically poled and broad optical transmission, MgO:PPLN becomes a highly flexible solution for the generation wavelengths from the blue (400 nm) through the mid-IR and beyond (THz). |
Other Suppliers | |
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3W Photonics United States | |
Acal BFi Germany | |
AOG Crystal Technology Co, Ltd. China | |
AZURE Photonics Co., Ltd. China | |
BAE Systems, Inc. United States | |
BeamQ Lasers United States | |
Beijing JIEPU TREND Technology China | |
Bluebean Optical Tech Ltd. China | |
CASIX Inc. China | |
CASTECH China | |
CeNing Optics Co., Ltd China | |
Coherent Corp. United States | |
Core Optronics Co., Ltd China | |
CPG Optics China | |
Cristal Laser S. A. France | |
Crylight Photonics, Inc. China | |
Cryslaser Inc. P.R. China | |
Crysmit Photonics Co., Ltd. China | |
Crystech Inc. China | |
Crystrong Photonics Technology Co., Ltd China | |
Fuzhou Caston Optronics Co., Ltd. China | |
Fuzhou Farview Optics Co., Ltd. China | |
Fuzhou Hundreds Optics Inc. China | |
GAMDAN Optics Inc. United States | |
GMP SA, Büro Zürich Switzerland | |
HAM Präzision - Hartmetallwerkzeugfabrik Andreas Maier GmbH Germany | |
He Rui Optics Co., Ltd. China | |
HG Optronics China | |
IL Photonics Israel | |
Impex High Tech Germany | |
InStockOptics Lithuania | |
JG International China | |
Jinan Nanosecond Photoelectric Technology Co., Ltd. China | |
Komlas Optische Komponenten und Lasersysteme GmbH Germany | |
LAS Photonics Israel | |
Laser Components GmbH Germany | |
Laserand, Inc. Canada | |
Lasertec Inc. China | |
Litech Optics Co., Ltd. China | |
Metalaser China | |
Metrolux Germany | |
MOK Optics Co. Ltd. China | |
Moltech GmbH Germany | |
Sichuan MetalMiracle Industry Corp. China | |
Nanjing Crylink Photonics Co., Ltd China | |
Nanjing Metalaser Photonics Co., Ltd China | |
Nano-Giga France | |
New Age Instruments & Materials India | |
Newlight Photonics Inc. Canada | |
nortus Optronic GmbH Germany | |
OptoCity United States | |
Opton Laser International France | |
Oxide Corporation Japan | |
PHOTONICPARTS Germany | |
Princeton Scientific Corp. United States | |
Pro-Lite Technology Ltd United Kingdom | |
Rainbow Photonics AG Switzerland | |
Rayser Optronics, Inc. China | |
Roditi International Corporation Ltd. United Kingdom | |
Shanghai SICCAS High Technology Corporation China | |
Sichuan MetalMiracle Industry Corp. China | |
Sinoceramics (USA), LLC United States | |
Sirah Lasertechnik GmbH Germany | |
Tailored Photons AB Sweden | |
Tian Cheng Optic Co., Ltd. China | |
Tokyo Instruments, Inc. Japan | |
Topag Lasertechnik GmbH Germany | |
Ultra Photonics China | |
UNI Optics Co. Ltd. China | |
VM-TIM GmbH Germany | |
Voyawave Optics Ltd. China | |
Hangzhou Yong Hee Photonics Co., Ltd. China | |
Yutai Optics China |