Interrelation between exponential absorption-optical band width and degree of crystalline perfection in nonlinear optical bulk single crystals

Key Points

• The study aims to explore how the optical properties of nonlinear optical crystals relate to their crystalline structure.
• Analyzed the optical absorption characteristics of lab-grown nonlinear optical crystals.
• Examined the degree of crystalline perfection using various characterization techniques.
• Correlated optical band width with measures of crystallinity.
• Found a significant relationship between increased crystalline perfection and a narrower optical band width.
• Demonstrated that better crystal quality enhances optical properties.