BiB3O6 (Bismuth triborate, BiBO)
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3 datasets, together covering 0.48–3.1 µm. Default: Umemura et al. 2007: n(α) 0.48–3.1 µm.
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Load this data in Python, simulate in one more line
pip install lightsmith
import lightsmith as ls
# BiB3O6 (Bismuth triborate, BiBO): Umemura et al. 2007: n(α) 0.48–3.1 µm
bib3o6 = ls.fetch_refractiveindex("main", "BiB3O6", "Umemura-α", ref="c5c2f188e848453def5970e347399d653df2ffc2")
print(bib3o6.range_nm) # (480, 3100) nm
eps = bib3o6.eps([633]) # complex permittivityDownloads the original record once (pinned to the imported snapshot) and caches it.
import json, urllib.request
import lightsmith as ls
url = "https://materials.lightsmith.dev/v1/datasets/ds_29f885e5db51/lightsmith"
bib3o6 = ls.Tabulated.model_validate(json.load(urllib.request.urlopen(url)))
print(bib3o6.source) # citation and provenance travel with the dataAny dataset here, as the library's Tabulated material (bib3o6/umemura-2007).
# ... load bib3o6 as above, then:
sim = ls.Simulation(
particles=[ls.Particle(shape=ls.Sphere(radius_nm=50), material=bib3o6)],
medium_index=1.0,
wavelengths=ls.WavelengthRange(start_nm=480, stop_nm=1000, num=81),
)
res = ls.solve(sim) # exact Mie for a sphere
print(res.q_ext) # extinction efficiency at each wavelengthSame spec runs with DDA, FDTD, BEM or T-matrix: ls.compare(sim, ["mie", "dda"]).
Lightsmith is open source (MIT): Mie, T-matrix, BEM, DDA, FDTD, RCWA, TMM, mode solvers and inverse design behind one spec, on CPU or GPU. GitHub.
About BiB3O6 (Bismuth triborate, BiBO)
BiB3O6, commonly known as bismuth triborate or BiBO, is a nonlinear optical (NLO) crystal that has gained prominence for its exceptionally high damage threshold and broad phase-matching capabilities. It is frequently used in frequency doubling, tripling, and mixing applications in high-intensity laser systems, as well as in optical parametric oscillators (OPOs) and generators (OPGs). BiBO offers wide angular and spectral phase-matching conditions, allowing for flexibility in optical design. It also has a high nonlinear coefficient, which contributes to its efficiency in nonlinear frequency conversion processes. The crystal can be grown using the Czochralski method and offers superior thermal stability compared to many other NLO materials. One of its notable advantages is that it is non-hygroscopic, making it less sensitive to moisture and easier to handle. Although bismuth elements can be toxic, the stability of the BiBO compound under standard conditions limits risks associated with handling. Overall, BiBO stands out as one of the most promising nonlinear optical materials for high-power laser applications due to its remarkable properties and operational versatility.
Other names: Bismuth triborate, BiBO, Bismuth triborate, BiBO, Bismuth borate, BIBO
API: /v1/materials/mat_b58d9bc6b6af · slug bib3o6