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A non-linear optical crystal, Cd(3)Zn(3)(BO(3))(4).

Tongqing Sun1, Feng Pan, Ruji Wang

  • 1Department of Chemistry, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, People's Republic of China. suntq98@mails.tsinghua.edu.cn

Acta Crystallographica. Section C, Crystal Structure Communications
|November 8, 2003
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A new non-linear optical crystal, tricadmium trizinc tetraborate, exhibits strong second harmonic generation. This discovery offers potential for advanced optical applications using Nd:YAG laser radiation.

Area of Science:

  • Crystal Engineering
  • Materials Science
  • Non-linear Optics

Background:

  • Non-linear optical (NLO) materials are crucial for technologies like frequency conversion and optical switching.
  • The development of novel NLO crystals with enhanced properties remains an active area of research.
  • Borate compounds are known to exhibit interesting optical properties.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To synthesize and characterize a new NLO crystal, tricadmium trizinc tetraborate (Cd(3)Zn(3)(BO(3))(4)).
  • To determine the crystal structure of the new compound.
  • To evaluate its NLO properties, specifically second harmonic generation (SHG).

Main Methods:

  • Single-crystal X-ray diffraction was used to determine the crystal structure.
  • The crystal structure reveals planar [BO(3)](3-) groups connected to CdO(4) and ZnO(4) polyhedra.

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  • Cd and Zn atoms were found to be disordered in a 1:1 ratio on the same crystallographic site.

    • Main Results:

    • The crystal structure of tricadmium trizinc tetraborate was successfully determined.
    • The compound features a unique arrangement of borate groups and metal-oxygen polyhedra.
    • A strong second harmonic generation (SHG) was observed when irradiated with Nd:YAG laser (1064 nm).

    Conclusions:

    • Tricadmium trizinc tetraborate is a novel NLO crystal with promising properties.
    • The structural characteristics contribute to its observed NLO response.
    • This material holds potential for applications in laser technology and optical devices.