Economic and Self-Sustaining Production of Saleable Products from Wast Anions Using Phase-Transfer Catalysis

Not Available KTiOPO4 (KTP) is an important material for nonlinear optical and electro-optical applications. However, many applications have been limited by laser-induced absorption commonly referred to as gray tracking. While significant improvements have been made in the damage resistance of KTP, many users still report laser induced damage in high average-power, high repetition-rate or continuous wave applications. Recent advancements in the understanding of laser induced gray tracking in KTP and improvements in crystal growth indicate that the damage susceptibility in these applications can be significantly reduced or eliminated. We propose to implement new growth techniques to produce KTP that will be superior to currently available material. Improvements in crystal quality will be determined through measurement of relevant fundamental materials properties as well as through high rep-rate and cw laser operation.