Third-order nonlinear and linear optical properties of N-acetyl glycine hydrochloride crystal for optical applications

Abstract

The detailed study on the preparation and characterizations of N-Acetyl Glycine Hydrochloride was grown by the slow evaporation solution technique is highlighted in this article. The grown crystal was subjected to single crystal X-ray diffraction technique to determine the lattice parameters. FT-IR spectrum was analyzed to identify the presence of functional groups. UV–Vis-NIR studies were determined in the optical parameters like optical band gap, reflectance, and refractive index. Optical nonlinearities of AGC were determined by Z-scan technique with Nd:YAG laser radiation. The photo active nature of the material was established from fluorescence study. The impedance spectrum was used to determine the DC conductivity at first time. The predicted NLO properties, UV–Vis absorption, and Z-scan studies mention that the sample is an ideal material for nonlinear optics and photonics applications.