Optical inhomogeneity testing in large boules of uniaxial crystals by imaging conoscope

Andrzej L. Bajor

doi:10.1117/12.280754

14 July 1997 Optical inhomogeneity testing in large boules of uniaxial crystals by imaging conoscope

Andrzej L. Bajor

Proceedings Volume 3178, Solid State Crystals: Growth and Characterization; (1997) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.280754
Event: XII Conference on Solid State Crystals: Materials Science and Applications, 1996, Zakopane, Poland

Abstract

A computer-controlled imaging conoscope has been used for investigation of optical homogeneity in large boules of doped and undoped uniaxial crystals. Two birefringence inhomogeneity maps acquired for two perpendicular directions in the crystal [z-optical axis, and perpendicular to it (x or y direction), respectively] are satisfactory to conclude whether the boule is (or not) suitable for optical applications. Such investigations are indispensable in factory check of crystalline boules grown by different techniques, and are also potential in scientific researches. An example for an undoped LiNbO₃ is presented for illustrating the method.

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Andrzej L. Bajor "Optical inhomogeneity testing in large boules of uniaxial crystals by imaging conoscope", Proc. SPIE 3178, Solid State Crystals: Growth and Characterization, (14 July 1997); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.280754

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