Abstract
The effects of the moisture on CLBO have been investigated. CLBO hydrated at high humidity condition, resulting in 5B2O3·Cs2O·8H2O. The surface hydration seems to induce the cracking and the refractive index change in CLBO. The thermal annealing is effective to restore the changed index.
© 1997 Optical Society of America
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