Optical constants of BaB2O4 (Barium borate, BBO)
Zhang et al. 2000: n(e) 0.64–3.18 µm
Wavelength:
µm
(0.64–3.18)
Complex refractive index (n+ik)
n
k
LogX
LogY
eV
Derived optical constants
Dispersion formula
$$n^2=2.3753+\frac{0.01224}{λ^2-0.01667}-0.01627λ^{2}+0.0005716λ^{4}-0.00006305λ^{6}$$Comments
Beta barium borate (ß-BaB2O4, BBO). Extraordinary ray (e). Near infrared.
References
D. Zhang, Y. Kong, J.-Y. Zhang. Optical parametric properties of 532-nm-pumped beta-barium-borate near the infrared absorption edge, Optics Communications, 184, 485-491 (2000)
Data
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Barium borate, BaB2O4 (BBO)
Most common allotrope
- Beta barium borate (ß-BaB2O4)