Buying Photorefractive Materials
Photorefractive materials exhibit changes in refractive index when illuminated, for example, with ultraviolet light. These materials are used in various optical applications, including holography and dynamic grating formation.
Making Good Purchase Decisions
RP Photonics helps to not only to find all relevant suppliers, but also to make good purchase decisions:
Learning Resources
With its comprehensive resources, RP Photonics helps you to well prepare purchase decisions:
Aspects to Consider Before Buying
Some aspects to consider before buying photorefractive materials: sensitivity in given spectral range, durability of photorefractive effect.
For responsible purchase decisions, we recommend applying good practices.
Find Suppliers for Photorefractive Materials
3 suppliers for photorefractive materials are listed in the RP Photonics Buyer's Guide. Both manufacturers and distributors can be registered.
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 (4Lasers) Mokslininku str. 6B 08412 Vilnius Lithuania See us at SPIE Photonics West 2025 in San Francisco, January 25–30 (booth 1462)! |  Optogama offer photorefractive bismuth silicon oxide (Bi12SiO20, BSO) crystals. These are highly efficient photoconductors with a low dark conductivity, that allows a build-up of large photo-induced space-charges. Tremendous photoconductivity and electro-optic properties make BSO crystals attractive for a range of applications: spatial light modulators, optical switches, phase conjugation mixers. BSO crystals from Optogama available in up to 3″ diameter aperture size. Crystals can be supplied with ITO coatings on request. |
| Other Suppliers | |
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| Alkor Technologies Russian Federation | |
| Laserand, Inc. Canada | |
