Handbook of Nonlinear Optical Crystals

Intended as a reference source, this text provides a complete description of the properties and applications of all non-linear crystals reported to be in the literature up to the beginning of 1990. It also includes important equations for calculating parameters of non-linear frequency converters.

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In the past 30 years, the frequency conversion of laser radiation in non-linear optical crystals has become an important technique widely used in quantum electronics and laser physics. The fundamental physics of this process is largely understood but the search for novel high-efficiency optical materials continues. This book provides a complete description of the properties and applications of all non-linear crystals reported in the literature up to the beginning of 1990. It also includes the most important equations for calculating parameters of non-linear frequency converters. This textbook on nonlinear optics and laser physics is intended for researchers, engineers and postgraduate students.