New nonlinear optical crystal 3-methoxy-4-hydroxy-benzaldehyde and its phase matched properties

Abstract A new nonlinear optical crystal, 3-methoxy-4-hydroxy-benzaldehyde (MHBA), has been grown with dimensions of 50X25X10 mm3 by a solution growth method. Optical properties of MHBA crystals have been investigated in detail. Type I and type II phase-matching can be realized in wide wavelength ranges, including 1064 and 830 nm. Thus, green and blue light can be obtained with MHBA crystal.