Purchasing advisor for electro-optic Q-switches with supplier directory and AI-based advice; EOM Q-switch, fast switching, high gain lasers (original) (raw)
Find all you need for professional sourcing of electro-optic Q-switches: a comprehensive expert-curated directory of suppliers, scientific and technical background information, and an interactive AI-based tool with guidance for a structured decision process.
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Suppliers for Electro-optic Q-switches
15 suppliers for electro-optic Q-switches are listed in the RP Photonics Buyer's Guide, out of which 6 present their product descriptions and images. Both manufacturers and distributors can be registered.
 Your reliable partner for photonics innovations! EKSMA Optics, UABDvarcioniu St. 2BLT-10233 VilniusLithuaniaSee us at Photonics West 2026 in San Francisco, Jan. 20–22 (booth 1635)! |
⚙ hardware EKSMA Optics manufactures OEM type Q-switching kits for the laser cavities that include Pockels cells with DKDP, BBO, or RTP electro-optical crystals, high voltage Pockels cells drivers optimized for the specific laser operation parameters, and high voltage power supplies for Pockels cells drivers powering. The complete Q-switching components sets are tested and adjusted for the optimal operation before shipping to the customers. Product-specific web page |
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 G&HDowlish FordIlminster TA19 0PFUnited KingdomSee us at BiOS 2026 in San Francisco, January 17 – 18 (booth 8514) and Photonics West 2026 in San Francisco, Jan. 20–22 (booth 1535)! |
⚙ hardware The G&H electro-optic Q-switch employs the highest optical quality lithium niobate available. The electro-optic effect of lithium niobate makes it extremely useful for Pockels cell Q-switching of several laser types including Nd:YAG, Nd:YALO, Nd:YLF and Er:YLF. Lithium niobate Q-switches are used in both military and commercial applications, including target designating, range finding, and ophthalmic surgery. Our crystals offer low loss, high contrast ratio, and low wavefront distortion, and are qualified for use at 300 MW/cm2. The temperature-stable (TS and XTS) versions of our electro-optic LN Q-switches allow operation over a wide range of temperatures while maintaining excellent contrast ratio. Product-specific web page |
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 Quality You Can Trust, Expertise You Can See. Hangzhou Shalom Electro-optics Technology Co., Ltd.A635, Boke MansionNo. 9 Xiyuan RoadXihu District, Hangzhou 310030China |
⚙ hardware🧩 accessories and parts🧴 consumables🔧 maintenance, repair📏 metrology, calibration, testing💡 consulting🧰 development Hangzhou Shalom EO offers standard and custom Pockels cells made of DKDP, BBO crystals, and LiNbO3 or MgO:LiNbO3 crystals. Shalom EO’s DKDP Pockels cells feature high deuteration (>98%, or even 99% can be obtained), low capacitance and fast rise time, and high transmission, high extinction ratio, with a maximum aperture of 50 mm available. Recently, we have succeeded in developing a 3-pin connector DKDP Pockels cells for 755 nm alexandrite lasers manufactured using 1 pce of 99% deuteration DKDP crystal with 3 gold plating. Shalom EO’s LiNbO3 and MgO:LiNbO3 Pockels cells are excellent choices for ultraviolet (UV) lasers to infrared lasers with long operating wavelengths up to 4 μm. LiNbO3 Pockels cells are especially preferable for Er:YAG, Ho:YAG and Tm:YAG lasers. Our BBO Pockels cells have significant advantages in terms of high damage threshold, low insertion loss, high extinction ratio, minimal piezoelectric ringing, and competitive price. BBO Pockels cells with both single and double BBO crystal designs and low-voltage geometries are available upon request. Hangzhou Shalom EO also offers polished and AR-coated DKDP, BBO, LiNbO3, and MgO:LiNbO3 crystals with Cr–Au electrodes, which can be used as central components of Pockels cells. Product-specific web page |
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 Nonlinear crystals pioneers Raicol Crystals Ltd.22 Hamelacha Str.Park Cibel, New Industrial AreaRosh Ha'ain 48091IsraelSee us at Photonics West 2026 in San Francisco, Jan. 20–22 (booth 4223)! |
⚙ hardware RTP Q-switches are ideal for high-performance applications requiring superior damage threshold and temperature stability, such as military, aerospace and high-power scientific lasers. Key specifications: half-wave voltage 3.6 kV >35 dB extinction ratio up to 15 × 15 mm² aperture high damage threshold (>1 GW/cm²) wide temperature range (–50°C to 70°C) non-hygroscopic MHz repetition rates Product-specific web page |
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 Shenzhen Gigaphotonics Technology Ltd.Room 1103, Building 3South Taiyun Chuanggu, Tangwei CommunityFenghuang Street, Guangming DistrictShenzhenChina |
⚙ hardware The GPC series Pockels Cells (PCs) are the core component for Q-switching and regenerative amplifiers. They come with a BBO crystal box and driver to apply high voltage to a BBO crystal for electro-optic modulation. The GPC series PCs provide parameter customization and offers optional λ/2 or λ/4 operating modes and adjustable operating frequencies tailored to the user requirements. Product-specific web page |
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 Your problem is our challenge – flexibility is our standard! Artifex Engineering GmbH & Co KGDortmunder Str. 16–1826723 EmdenGermany |
⚙ hardware Artifex Engineering offers customised Pockels cells, available as DKDP (KD*P), MgO:LiNbO₃ and BBO. Our Pockels cells feature low insertion loss, high damage threshold. These are cost effective units at OEM prices. We also offer a range of standard Pockels cells with an aperture of 6 mm to 12 mm diameter. Visit our product page for more information. We look forward to your inquiry. Product-specific web page |
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