%0 journal article
%@ 1948-7185
%A Ghazanfari, M.R.,Vittadello, L.,Al-Sabbagh, D.,Santhosh, A.,Frankcom, C.,Fuß, F.,von Randow, C.A.,Siemensmeyer, K.,Vrijmoed, J.C.,Emmerling, F.,Jerabek, P.,Imlau, M.,Thiele, G.

%D 2022
%J The Journal of Physical Chemistry Letters
%N 30
%P 6987-6993 
%R doi:10.1021/acs.jpclett.2c01689
%T Remarkable Infrared Nonlinear Optical, Dielectric, and Strong Diamagnetic Characteristics of Semiconducting K3[BiS3]
%U https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.jpclett.2c01689
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%X The ternary sulfido bismuthate K3[BiS3] is synthesized in quantitative yields. The material exhibits nonlinear optical properties with strong second harmonic generation properties at arbitrary wavelengths in the infrared spectral range and a notable laser-induced damage threshold of 5.22 GW cm–2 for pulsed laser radiation at a wavelength of 1040 nm, a pulse duration of 180 fs, and a repetition rate of 12.5 kHz. K3[BiS3] indicates semiconductivity with a direct optical band gap of 2.51 eV. Dielectric and impedance characterizations demonstrate κ values in the range of 6–13 at 1 kHz and a high electrical resistivity. A strong diamagnetic behavior with a susceptibility of −2.73 × 10–4 m3 kg–1 at room temperature is observed. These results suggest it is a promising nonlinear optical candidate for the infrared region. The synergic physical characteristics of K3[BiS3] provide insight into the correlation of optical, electrical, and magnetic properties.