A Look at Strontium Barium Metaniobate (Strawberries) as an Electro-Optic Crystal,
Abstract
A review of a talk given at the University College, London, on the topic of future electro-optic crystals is given. In particular, the physical characteristics of the oxygen-octahedra (O - O) crystal strontium barium metaniobate (Ba(x)Sr(1-x)Nb2 O6) are treated in detail and its potential for use as an electro-optic crystal is discussed. Ba(x)Sr(1-x)Nb2 O6, better known by its nickname, 'strawberries', is an attractive candidate for electro-optic use because its optical properties can be continuously varied over a wide range by varying the proportion of Ba and Sr in the crystal, and because it requires relatively small voltages for e-o operation. However, consistent growth of usable crystals is still a major problem. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Apr 16, 1973
- Accession Number
- AD0762740
Entities
People
- Alfred E. Victor
- William J. Condell
Organizations
- Office of Naval Research