NONLINEAR OPTICAL CRYSTALS
LBO Nonlinear Optical Crystal
High-performance Lithium Triborate (LiB₃O₅) nonlinear optical crystals for frequency conversion and advanced laser applications, with large-size crystal capability and custom processing options.
LBO crystal material supplied by Yueneng Optoelectronics
Material Properties & Parameters
LBO combines a broad transparency range with high optical homogeneity, a wide acceptance angle and small walk-off, making it suitable for demanding nonlinear optical applications.
LBO crystal materies supplied by Yueneng Optoelectronics
TECHNICAL DATA
Chemical Formula
LiB₃O₅
Crystal Structure
Orthorhombic
Transparency Range
160–2600 nm
SHG Phase-Matchable Range
551–2600 nm (Type I)
Type II SHG Range
790–2150 nm
Mohs Hardness
6
Density
2.47 g/cm³
Melting Point
Approx. 834 °C
Frequency Conversion & Laser Applications
Frequency Conversion
Suitable for second harmonic generation (SHG) and other nonlinear frequency conversion applications.
Tunable Laser Systems
Broad transparency and phase-matching capabilities support a range of nonlinear optical configurations.
High-Power Laser Systems
High damage threshold and wide acceptance angle make LBO suitable for demanding laser applications.
MANUFACTURING CAPABILITY
Large-Size LBO Crystal Growth
Yueneng provides large-size LBO crystal growth and processing capabilities for advanced nonlinear optical applications, with crystal lengths available up to 200 mm.
LARGE-SIZE CAPABILITY
Large LBO Boules for Custom Processing
Yueneng's crystal growth capability supports large LBO boules for subsequent cutting, orientation, polishing and custom processing according to application requirements.
Representative large-size LBO crystal boules from Yueneng production.
​Crystal growth furnace of Yueneng Optoelectronics