Sillenite single crystals Bi12SiO20 ( BSO ) show unique combination of different physical properties. BSO crystals are very efficient photoconductors with low dark conductivity that allow to build up large photo-induced space-charges. Also strong spectral dependence of the photoconductivity and their electro-optic properties allow to develop and produce a wide range of optical device and systems. BSO crystals are used in spatial light modulators, dynamic real-time hologram recording devices, phase conjugation wave mixing, optical correlators, optical laser systems for adaptive correction of ultrashort light pulses.
The fabrication Sillenite
Oxide thin-film crystal structures by different technique permits the
development of a long list of devices including optical waveguides, integrated
optical devices.
| Crystal : | Bi12SiO20 | ||
| Crystal Structure: | cubic | point group: | 23 |
| Transmission Range | microns (µ) | 0.4 - 6 | |
| Refractive Index | @ 633nm | 2.54 | |
| Electro-Optic Coefficient | r41 | pm/V | 5.0 |
| Dielectric Constant | 56 | ||
| Dark Resistance | Ohm cm | 10 14 |