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Optical constants of BaGa4S7 (Barium gallium sulfide, BGS)
Kato et al 2021: n(α) 0.633–8.82 µm

Wavelength: µm
 (0.633–8.82)  
 

Complex refractive index (n+ik)[ i ]


n   k   LogX   LogY   eV

Derived optical constants

Dispersion formula [ i ]

$$n^2=6.39731+\frac{0.15895}{λ^2-0.02841}+\frac{811.45}{λ^2-606.97}$$

Comments

nα; room temperature.

References

K. Kato, V. V. Badikov, K. Miyata, V. Petrov. Refined Sellmeier equations for BaGa4S7, Appl. Opt., 60, 6600–6603 (2021)

Data

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BaGa4S7 (BGS)

BaGa4S7, often abbreviated as BGS in scientific literature and industry documents, is a nonlinear optical crystal known for its high phase-matching capabilities, especially in the visible and near-infrared regions. This material is particularly valuable for frequency conversion applications, such as second-harmonic generation (SHG) and sum-frequency generation (SFG), owing to its high nonlinear optical coefficients. BaGa4S7 is also known for its high laser damage threshold, making it a robust choice for high-power optical applications. Typically grown through methods like the Bridgman technique, the crystal can be precisely cut and polished to create high-quality optical elements. One consideration for users is the material's sensitivity to moisture and chemicals, which necessitates careful handling and storage to preserve its optical properties. Despite this, BaGa4S7 remains a highly attractive material for various nonlinear optical applications, especially those requiring wide tunability, high power-handling, and efficient phase-matching capabilities.

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