Periodically Poled Lithium Niobate Used In Spectroscopy

Spectroscopy, the study of the interaction between light and matter, is essential in various scientific and industrial fields, offering critical insights into material composition and behavior. With applications spanning chemistry, physics, biology, and environmental science, among others, spectroscopy's significance is evident in the burgeoning global market, which was valued at $16 billion in 2022 and is projected to reach $31 billion by 2032. As the demand for precise, efficient, and versatile spectroscopy techniques grows, innovative materials like Periodically Poled Lithium Niobate (PPLN) have come to the forefront. PPLN's unique properties, such as enhanced wavelength conversion capabilities, broad tunability, and increased detection sensitivity, make it an invaluable asset for advanced spectroscopy methods.

This white paper examines PPLN's potential to enhance various spectroscopic techniques, including nonlinear optical spectroscopy, sum frequency generation spectroscopy, and Raman spectroscopy as well as its role in advancing the field through improved sensitivity and versatility.