Abstract
The Eu3+ doped Bi4Ge3O12 (BGO) fiber single crystals were successfully grown by the micro-pulling-down method with the resistance heating system. The Eu3+ doping concentration in the starting melt was varied from 0.1 to 0.6mol%. For the Eu3+ 0.1 and 0.2mol% doped BGO fiber crystal, the best fiber single crystals were obtained for a pulling-down rate equal to 0.08mm/min. The grown fiber crystals from these compositions were transparent and nearly colorless except for a slight yellowish tint at the end of the fibers. To investigate the homogeneity of the grown fibers, distribution coefficient of the Eu ion was measured.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 67-72 |
Number of pages | 6 |
Journal | Journal of Crystal Growth |
Volume | 245 |
Issue number | 1-2 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2002 Nov 1 |
Keywords
- A1. Doping
- A3. Micro-pulling-down method
- B1. Bismuth germanate
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Condensed Matter Physics
- Inorganic Chemistry
- Materials Chemistry