BiBO3

semiconductor
· BiBO3

Bismuth borate (BiBO₃) is a crystalline semiconductor compound combining bismuth and borate chemistry, valued primarily for its nonlinear optical properties. It is used in ultraviolet (UV) and visible-light photonics applications, including frequency conversion, harmonic generation, and parametric amplification in laser systems. BiBO₃ offers superior transparency and nonlinear coefficients compared to traditional borate crystals, making it a preferred choice for precision optical frequency conversion in research, medical laser systems, and advanced photonic instrumentation where extended wavelength tunability and high conversion efficiency are critical.

nonlinear optical crystalsUV laser frequency conversionharmonic generation opticsparametric amplification systemsbiomedical laser systemsphotonic instrumentation

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Bulk Modulus(K)
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Poisson's Ratio(ν)
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Shear Modulus(G)
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Density(ρ)
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Band Gap(Eg)3 entries
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Magnetic Moment(μB)2 entries
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Seebeck Coefficient(S)
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Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull)
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Formation Energy(ΔHf)3 entries
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