A Gd2(MoO4)3longitudinal electrooptic modulator at 6328 Å

A Gd
2
(MoO
4
)
3
light modulator operating at low frequencies, from 100 Hz up to 1 MHz, is examined. Experimental results concerning the thermal behavior and stability, frequency response, and linearity performance characteristics of the system are presented. Advantages and disadvantages of the modulator are discussed.