Ce-doped LiYF4 growth under CF4 atmosphere

被引:36
作者
Baldochi, SL [1 ]
Shimamura, K
Nakano, K
Mujilatu, N
Fukuda, T
机构
[1] Tohoku Univ, Inst Mat Res, Sendai, Miyagi 9808577, Japan
[2] IPEN CNEN SP, Sao Paulo, Brazil
关键词
LiYF4; crystal growth; reactive atmosphere; UV laser;
D O I
10.1016/S0022-0248(99)00164-5
中图分类号
O7 [晶体学];
学科分类号
0702 ; 070205 ; 0703 ; 080501 ;
摘要
Single crystals of Ce-doped LiYF4 have been grown by the Czochralski technique directly from raw materials under CF, atmosphere. Optically clear single crystals were obtained without the previous conventional hydro-fluorination of the starting charge or the direct use of HF during the growth process. Optical characteristics were examined and compared with those of other rare-earth LiYF4-doped crystals. (C) 1999 Elsevier Science B.V. All rights reserved.
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页数:6
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