Linear optical properties of l-arginine monohydrobromide monohydrate (LAHBr) single crystals

l-Arginine monohydrobromide monohydrate single crystals have been grown by conventional and unidirectional solution growth methods. The quality of both crystals has been analyzed through high resolution X-ray diffraction, optical transparency and laser damage threshold studies. The orthoscopic pattern, three principal refractive indices and birefringence of the crystal at different wavelengths, optical dispersion parameters, crossing angle between the optic axes have also been determined for conventionally grown LAHBr single crystal.