Synthesis and Characterization of Mixed Carbonate and Bicarbonate Materials as Candidates for Deep-UV Applications

Key Points

• To explore the potential of mixed carbonate and bicarbonate compounds as nonlinear optical materials for deep-UV applications.
• Synthesis of three novel compounds with unique chemical formulas.
• Characterization of the compounds for their optical properties.
• Assessment of cutoff edges to evaluate suitability for deep-UV applications.
• Identified cutoff edges below 200 nm for all synthesized compounds.
• Compounds exhibit promising properties for nonlinear optical application in deep-UV range.

Abstract