A Pockels cell alters the polarization state of light passing through it when an applied voltage induces birefringence changes in an electro-optic crystal such as DKDP (KD*P) and BBO. When used in conjunction with polarizers, these cells can function as optical switches, or laser Q-switches. Frequently, Q-switches are employed in laser cavities for the purpose of shortening the output pulse, resulting in a light beam with enhanced peak intensity. In order to provide the device best suited to your purpose, we offer the DKDP (KD*P) series and LiNbO3 series Pockels cell. You can operate the cell with either a pull-up voltage or a pulldown voltage. Changing the polarity will only change the direction of the phase rotation. In other words, the pull-down voltage Q-switch use ª-/4-voltage pulses on the Pockels cell and the pull-up voltage Q-switch use ª-/2-voltage pulses on the Pockels cell. You should not, however, operate the cell with a constant applied voltage potential between the terminals, or a duty cycle greater than ~ 2%. Applications: OEM laser systems Medical/cosmetic lasers Versatile R&D laser platforms Military & aerospace laser systems Product Feature: 1). Industry-proven performance; 2). Dry; 3). Highest (99.8% KD*P) deuteration levels in industry; 4). Adhesive/Epoxy-free assembly; 5). Apertures from 8mm diameter up to 20mm diameter; 6). Lowest absorption in industry; 7). High-reliability; 8). Economical upgrade/rebuild program; 9). Highest optical damage thresholds; 10). Accessible technical support; 11). Standard performance documentation; 12). One-year limited warranty. 13). Operation up to 1kHz. Specification/Models: D-EO-Q-25.4-39-X-C Outline Dimension: ª¦25.4x39mm Aperture: ª¦10mm Single pass optical transmission:>98% Voltage (V ª-/4) @1064nm: 3.2KV Extinction Ratio: >1000:1 Single Pass Insertion Loss:2000:1 VCR: >1500:1 Transmitted Wave Front Distortion: ª- /10 Capacitance: 3pF Spectral Range of Operation:240-1400nm Damage Threshold: >1GW/cm2
