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    High-resistivity cadmium telluride (CdTe) crystals show low bulk absorption at 10.6 micrometers, making them suitable for optical modulators. This finding is crucial for developing advanced laser applications.

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    • Materials Science
    • Optics
    • Solid State Physics

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    • Optical modulators are essential components in laser systems.
    • Accurate characterization of material properties is vital for device performance.
    • Cadmium telluride (CdTe) is a semiconductor with potential for optical applications.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To determine the bulk and surface absorption coefficients of CdTe modulator crystals at 10.6 micrometers.
    • To compare the absorption properties of CdTe with established materials like KCl and NaCl.
    • To assess the suitability of high-resistivity CdTe for optical modulation applications.

    Main Methods:

    • Laser calorimetry was used to measure absorption coefficients.
    • Single-crystal potassium chloride (KCl) and sodium chloride (NaCl) were used for calibration.
    • Measurements were performed at a wavelength of 10.6 micrometers.

    Main Results:

    • High-resistivity CdTe crystals (>10^7 ohm/cm) demonstrated a low bulk absorption coefficient of 0.0014 cm⁻¹.
    • The absorption of CdTe was compared to calibrated KCl and NaCl samples.
    • Surface absorption was also considered in the comparative analysis.

    Conclusions:

    • CdTe exhibits excellent low-loss optical properties at 10.6 micrometers.
    • The low bulk absorption coefficient of CdTe supports its use in high-performance optical modulators.
    • CdTe is a promising material for advanced laser and optical system development.