To synthesize and characterize a new birefringent crystal with potential optical applications.
Synthesis of Na2SnSO4F2
Characterization of crystal properties
Measurement of birefringence at 1064 nm
The crystal Na2SnSO4F2 exhibits a birefringence of 0.086 at 1064 nm
Maintains a significant bandgap
Demonstrates ultraviolet transparency
Abstract
A new mixed alkali tin sulfate fluoride birefringent crystal Na2SnSO4F2 was successfully synthesized and grown. It exhibits a large birefringence of 0.086 at 1064 nm and matain a large bandgap....