Abstract

A new generation of high pulse power lasers needs optics with a large aperture and a high damage resistance for high efficient non-linear optics and for electro-optic Q-switching. Two of the most promising materials satisfying such applications are lithium triborate (LiB3O5 - LBO) and rubidium titanyl phosphate (RbTiOPO4 - RTP). The step-by-step increasing of weight of crystals preserving high structural and optic homogeneity, high transmission and high damage resistance will be discussed. Regarding the production yield of large scale crystals it becomes a mass-production, because of development of green and UV lasers for medical and electronic applications as well laser telemetry tools.

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