Method and structure for non-linear optics
A compound for non-linear optics for use at 350 nm and below. The compound includes a material for non-linear optics comprising A x M (1-x) Al 3 B 4 O 12 . x is larger than or equal to zero and smaller than or equal to 0.1, A is selected from a group consisting of Sc, Y, La, Yb, and Lu, and M is selected from a group consisting of Sc, Y, La, Yb, and Lu. The compound is free from a molybdenum bearing impurity of at least 1000 parts per million.
1. A compound for non-linear optics for use at a wavelength of about 350 nm and below, the compound comprising:
a material for non-linear optics comprising A x M (1-x) Al 3 B 4 O 12 ; x is larger than or equal to zero and smaller than or equal to 0.1;
wherein:
A is selected from a group consisting of Sc, Y, La, Yb, and Lu;
M is La;
the compound contains a molybdenum bearing impurity that is less than 1000 parts per million.
2. The compound of claim 1 wherein A is Sc.
3. The compound of claim 1 wherein A is Y.
4. The compound of claim 1 wherein A is La.
5. The compound of claim 1 wherein A is Yb.
6. The compound of claim 1 wherein A is Lu.
7. The compound of claim 1 wherein the compound contains a molybdenum bearing impurity that is less than 500 parts per million.
8. The compound of claim 7 wherein the compound contains a molybdenum bearing impurity that is less than 100 parts per million.
9. The compound of claim 8 wherein the compound contains a molybdenum bearing impurity that is less than 10 parts per million.
10. The compound of claim 9 wherein the compound contains a molybdenum bearing impurity that is less than 1 part per million.
11. The compound of claim 10 wherein the compound is substantially free from a molybdenum bearing impurity.
12. A compound for non-linear optics for use at a wavelength of about 350 nm and below, the compound comprising:
a material for non-linear optics comprising A x M (1-x) Al 3 B 4 O 12 ; x is larger than or equal to zero and smaller than or equal to 0.1;
wherein:
A is selected from a group consisting of Sc, Y, La, Yb, and Lu;
M is Sc;
the compound contains a molybdenum bearing impurity that is less than 1000 parts per million.
13. The compound of claim 12 wherein A is Sc.
14. The compound of claim 12 wherein A is Y.
15. The compound of claim 12 wherein A is La.
16. The compound of claim 12 wherein A is Yb.
17. The compound of claim 12 wherein A is Lu.
18. The compound of claim 12 wherein the compound contains a molybdenum bearing impurity that is less than 500 parts per million.
19. The compound of claim 12 wherein the compound contains a molybdenum bearing impurity that is less than 100 parts per million.
20. The compound of claim 12 wherein the compound contains a molybdenum bearing impurity that is less than 10 parts per million.