Beginning with theoretical crystal research in the 1960s, then followed by the development of BBO and LBO crystals in the 1980s, and KBBF crystals in the 1990s, researchers led by CHEN Chuangtian from the Fujian Institute of Research on the Structure of Matter ultimately broke the pattern of China being an imitator and laggard in the field of crystal growth.

In this way, “Chinese brand” crystals went on to gain worldwide recognition.