Terbium Scandium Aluminum Garnet (TSAG) crystal, as an ideal magneto-optical material, is a key isolator material for the next generation of fiber lasers. Compared to Terbium Gallium Garnet (TGG) crystal, TSAG offers higher Verdet constant and lower absorption loss, making it a promising candidate to replace TGG in more high-end applications and become a mainstream choice in the field of magneto-optical materials.
Higher Verdet Constant
One of the most notable advantages of TSAG crystal is its high Verdet constant. At a wavelength of 1064 nm, the Verdet constant of TSAG reaches 48 rad·T⁻¹·m⁻¹, approximately 20% higher than that of TGG crystal. This property enables TSAG to achieve stronger magneto-optical effects in Faraday rotators and optical isolators, significantly reducing the size and weight of the devices.
Lower Absorption Loss
In high-power laser applications, the optical loss of materials affects the efficiency and stability of the system. The absorption loss of the low-absorption TSAG crystal at 1064nm wavelength is less than 3000 ppm/cm, which is significantly lower than that of the TGG crystal. It can effectively reduce the energy loss during laser transmission and improve the overall efficiency of the system.The low absorption loss also minimizes thermal effects, further enhancing the stability of the device in high-power environments.
Excellent Thermal Performance and Low Thermally-Induced Birefringence
TSAG crystal possesses outstanding thermal performance, enabling it to effectively resist thermal effects caused by high-power lasers. Its low thermally-induced birefringence significantly improves the quality and stability of the laser beam, avoiding beam distortion and energy loss due to thermal effects. In contrast, TGG crystal is more susceptible to thermal effects under high-power conditions, leading to performance degradation.
More Compact Device Design
Due to its higher Verdet constant and lower absorption loss, optical isolators and Faraday rotators based on TSAG crystal can achieve more compact designs. This not only reduces the volume and weight of the devices but also lowers material costs and manufacturing complexity. For high-power laser systems with space constraints, such as industrial laser equipment or fiber optic communication systems, this advantage of TSAG is particularly important.
Broad Application Prospects
TSAG crystal, with its excellent performance, has broad application prospects in high-power lasers, fiber optic communications, laser processing, and medical equipment. In Faraday rotators and optical isolators, TSAG enables efficient optical isolation and polarization control, providing critical support for the stable operation of laser systems. Additionally, TSAG demonstrates great potential in emerging fields such as ultrafast lasers, quantum technology, and optical sensing.
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