As we know, some laser crystals (such as LBO) are hygroscopic; in other words, they absorb moisture from the air. Depending on the material, it may merely lock in the water molecules, or it react with the water, and even dissolve.
But what happens in the case of NLO materials? For example, if an LBO crystal absorbs some moisture and becomes foggy, would there be a way to remove the moisture without damaging the crystal, or would the quality of the crystal be permanently affected?
But what happens in the case of NLO materials? For example, if an LBO crystal absorbs some moisture and becomes foggy, would there be a way to remove the moisture without damaging the crystal, or would the quality of the crystal be permanently affected?
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