Crystal growth of Ce-doped and undoped LiCaAlF6 by the Czochralski technique under CF4 atmosphere

Kiyoshi Shimamura, Sonia L. Baldochi, Izilda M. Ranieri, Hiroki Sato, Tomoyo Fujita, Vera L. Mazzocchi, Carlos B.R. Parente, Carlos O. Paiva-Santos, Celso V. Santilli, Nobuhiko Sarukura, Tsuguo Fukuda

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Abstract

Ce-doped and undoped LiCaAlF6 (LiCAF) single crystals 50 mm in diameter were grown by the Czochralski technique. The formation of inclusions and cracks accompanying the crystal growth was investigated. The dependence of lattice parameters on the temperature was measured for LiCAF and LiSrAlF6 single crystals. Linear thermal expansion coefficients for both these crystals were evaluated. Higher transmission properties for LiCAF single crystals were achieved in the UV and VUV wavelength regions.

Original languageEnglish
Article number9985
Pages (from-to)383-388
Number of pages6
JournalJournal of Crystal Growth
Volume223
Issue number3
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2001

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Condensed Matter Physics
  • Inorganic Chemistry
  • Materials Chemistry

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