Ti:Sapphire Crystals

Kingwin Optics’ Ti:Sapphire Crystals are a premium optical material renowned for their exceptional properties in various scientific and industrial applications. Ti:Sapphire, or titanium-doped sapphire, is an artificial crystal of aluminum oxide (Al₂O₃) with titanium ions embedded within. This unique combination imparts Ti:Sapphire with remarkable optical, thermal, and mechanical characteristics, making it an ideal choice for demanding applications.

Specifications:

Detailed Advantages:

1.Exceptional Optical Properties:

• Broad Tunability: Ti:Sapphire lasers can be tuned over a wide spectral range, typically from 660 nm to 1.2 μm, making them versatile for a variety of experiments and applications.
• High Gain: The material exhibits high optical gain, enabling efficient laser operation at moderate pump powers.
• Ultrashort Pulse Generation: Ti:Sapphire is a favorite material for generating femtosecond pulses, crucial for time-resolved spectroscopy and nonlinear optics research.

2.Outstanding Thermal Properties:

• High Thermal Conductivity: With excellent heat dissipation capabilities, Ti:Sapphire crystals can withstand high-power operation without significant thermal lensing effects.
• Stable Temperature Performance: Its stable temperature characteristics ensure consistent performance even under demanding conditions.

3.xcellent Mechanical Durability:

• High Hardness: Ti:Sapphire boasts a Mohs hardness of 9, making it highly resistant to scratching and wear.
• Chemical Inertness: It is chemically stable, resisting corrosion from most acids and alkalis, ensuring long-term reliability.

4.Biocompatibility:

• Ti:Sapphire is biocompatible, making it suitable for medical applications such as laser surgery and photodynamic therapy.

Application Areas:

1.Scientific Research:

• Ultrafast Laser Systems: Ti:Sapphire lasers are widely used in ultrafast laser systems for time-resolved spectroscopy, nonlinear optics, and pump-probe experiments.
• Optical Parametric Oscillators (OPOs): As a pump source for OPOs, Ti:Sapphire crystals enable tunable output over an extended spectral range.

2.Industrial Applications:

• Micromachining: Ti:Sapphire lasers are employed in precision micromachining due to their ability to generate ultrafast pulses, minimizing heat-affected zones.
• Material Processing: In materials processing, Ti:Sapphire lasers offer precise cutting, drilling, and marking capabilities across various materials.

3.Medical Applications:

• Laser Surgery: Ti:Sapphire lasers are used in ophthalmology, dermatology, and dentistry for precise and non-invasive surgical procedures.
• Photodynamic Therapy (PDT): Their tunable output makes Ti:Sapphire lasers suitable for PDT, where light activation of photosensitizers destroys targeted cells.

4.Instrumentation:

Spectroscopy: Ti:Sapphire crystals are integral to high-resolution spectroscopy instruments, enabling precise measurements across a broad spectral range.

Sensing and Metrology: Their unique properties make Ti:Sapphire suitable for advanced sensing and metrology applications requiring high precision and stability.

Kingwin Optics’ Ti:Sapphire Crystals represent the pinnacle of optical material technology, offering unparalleled performance across diverse scientific and industrial applications. With their exceptional optical, thermal, and mechanical properties, Ti:Sapphire crystals are an invaluable tool for researchers, engineers, and medical professionals alike.