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Custom Nd:YVO4 Laser Crystals for DPSS Lasers

Custom Nd:YVO4 Laser Crystals for DPSS Lasers

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Nd:YVO4 Laser Crystals for 1064 & 532 nm Systems

Nd:YVO₄ (Neodymium-doped Yttrium Orthovanadate) crystal is a high-performance gain medium widely used in diode-pumped solid-state (DPSS) laser systems. Compared with Nd:YAG, Nd:YVO₄ offers a significantly higher stimulated emission cross-section and absorption coefficient, enabling lower lasing thresholds, higher gain, and more efficient diode pumping.

Nd:YVO₄ exhibits strong polarized emission at 1064 nm, as well as efficient frequency conversion to 532 nm (green), 355 nm (UV), and 266 nm (deep UV) when combined with nonlinear crystals. Its uniaxial crystal structure supports linearly polarized output without additional polarization optics, making it ideal for compact, high-power, and high-repetition-rate laser designs.

Thanks to its high gain and excellent pump absorption, Nd:YVO₄ is especially suitable for short-cavity lasers, microchip lasers, Q-switched lasers, and mode-locked systems. It is widely used in laser marking, micromachining, medical devices, scientific instrumentation, and laboratory DPSS laser sources.

Our Nd:YVO₄ crystals are grown and processed with strict control of neodymium doping concentration, crystal orientation, and optical quality. Laser-grade polishing and wavelength-specific anti-reflection (AR) coatings are available to ensure stable performance and high conversion efficiency. Custom dimensions, doping levels, and coatings can be provided upon request.

Key Features & Properties

  • Material: Nd:YVO₄ (Neodymium-doped YVO₄)
  • High gain and large emission cross-section
  • Strong absorption at common diode pump wavelengths (808 nm)
  • Naturally polarized laser output
  • Excellent efficiency for frequency-doubled DPSS lasers
  • Suitable for CW, Q-switched, and mode-locked operation

Typical Applications

  • DPSS lasers at 1064 nm and 532 nm
  • Q-switched and mode-locked laser systems
  • Laser marking and micromachining
  • Medical and cosmetic lasers
  • Scientific and laboratory laser sources
  • Compact and microchip laser designs

Custom crystal sizes, Nd doping concentrations, and optical coatings are available upon request.

Frequently Asked Questions — Nd:YVO₄ Crystals

Nd:YVO₄ (Neodymium-doped Yttrium Vanadate) is a highly efficient solid-state laser crystal widely used for diode-pumped lasers. It offers a high gain coefficient and strong absorption at 808 nm, making it ideal for compact and high-power laser systems.
Nd:YVO₄ has a much higher stimulated emission cross-section and absorption efficiency than Nd:YAG. This enables lower laser threshold, higher slope efficiency, and better performance in diode-pumped solid-state (DPSS) lasers, especially for continuous-wave and low-power systems.
Nd:YVO₄ primarily emits at 1064 nm. With nonlinear frequency conversion, it is commonly used to generate 532 nm (green), 355 nm (UV), and 266 nm (deep UV) laser output.
Typical Nd³⁺ doping concentrations range from 0.1% to 1.0%, with 0.3%–0.7% being most common. The optimal doping level depends on laser design, pump power, and thermal management requirements.
Nd:YVO₄ offers high gain but has lower thermal conductivity compared with Nd:YAG. It is best suited for low-to-medium power DPSS lasers. For higher power applications, careful thermal design or alternative crystals may be recommended.
Yes. We provide Nd:YVO₄ crystals in custom sizes, orientations (a-cut, c-cut), and optional AR coatings at pump and laser wavelengths. Custom specifications are supported for research, OEM integration, and industrial laser systems.

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