A bifunctional primitive strategy induces enhancements of large second harmonic generation and wide UV transmittance in rare-earth borates containing [B<sub>5</sub>O<sub>10</sub>] groups
Shuaifeng Li, Weiming Li, Xiang Li, Guangsai Yang, Ning Ye, Zhanggui Hu, Yicheng Wu, Conggang Li
Abstract
Strong second-harmonic generation (SHG) and a short ultraviolet (UV) cutoff edge are two crucial yet often conflicting parameters that must be finely tuned in the exploration of nonlinear optical (NLO) materials.
Topics & Concepts
BifunctionalBoronSecond-harmonic generationTransmittanceRare earthUltravioletCutoffNonlinear opticalHigh harmonic generationHarmonicNonlinear opticsMaterials scienceOptoelectronicsChemistryOpticsNonlinear systemPhysicsMineralogyOrganic chemistryLaserCatalysisQuantum mechanicsCrystal Structures and PropertiesX-ray Diffraction in CrystallographyNonlinear Optical Materials Research