title: Long-term operation of CsLiB(6)O(10) at elevated crystal temperature.
abstract: We have successfully resolved the degradation problem of CsLiB(6)O(10) (CLBO) by means of elevated crystal temperature. CLBO crystals were continuously operated at 160 degrees C in ordinary room humidity. No degradation of performance was observed after more than 1 month. We believe that heating CLBO crystal above 130 degrees C can relieve stresses introduced by crystal hydration, cutting, polishing, and thermal shock owing to laser power absorption. Thus long-term operation of CLBO crystal is achieved for effective application of laser frequency conversion. Output stability from CLBO is also further enhanced at elevated crystal temperature.
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