Description

BBO Pockels Cell Manufacturer | X-Z LAB

The BBO Pockels Cell is a precision electro-optic device used to change the polarization state of light passing at wavelengths from the UV to more than 2 μm. Its beta-barium borate crystal combines wide transparency with high peak-power damage resistance.

Core Technical Advantages of the BBO Pockels Cell

Wide spectral coverage. First, one device covers wavelengths from the UV to more than 2 μm. Consequently, a single cell serves many laser lines without swapping optics.

Low piezoelectric ringing. Moreover, low piezoelectric ringing makes this Pockels cell attractive for the control of high-power and high-pulse repetition rate lasers, because acoustic noise stays minimal during fast switching.

Built for peak power. In addition, high peak-power damage resistance, low absorption, and UV transmission keep the crystal stable under intense pulses.

Efficient voltage design. Finally, the quarter-wave voltage is relative to the ratio of crystal length and electrode spacing. Therefore, compact aperture devices exhibit a lower quarter-wave voltage, and even a 2.5 mm aperture tool needs only 4 kV at 1064 nm. A double-crystal design cuts the required voltage further and enables half-wave operation with quick switching times.

Main Applications of the BBO Pockels Cell

We supply this crystal for high repetition rate DPSS Q-switches, high repetition rate regenerative amplifier control, laser cavity dumping, and beam choppers.

Why Choose X-Z LAB?

If your design needs a different Q-switch material, please also explore our DKDP Pockels Cell. For background reading on the underlying principles, the RP Photonics encyclopedia provides a clear reference on Pockels cells.