1. Crystal growth and properties of Yb:FAP laser crystal
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Song, Pingxin, Zhao, Zhiwei, Xu, Xiaodong, Deng, Peizhen, and Xu, Jun
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CRYSTAL growth , *LASERS , *X-rays , *TEMPERATURE - Abstract
Abstract: A large and transparent Yb:FAP crystal with dimensions up to ∅30mm×85mm has been grown by the Czochralski method. The preparation of the raw material has been investigated. X-ray power diffraction studies of Yb:FAP crystal confirm that the as-grown crystal is isostructural with the FAP crystal. The crystalline quality has been studied using X-ray rocking curve analysis. The segregation coefficient of Yb3+ in the Yb:FAP crystal has been also determined. Linear thermal expansion coefficients in [001] and [100] directions have been measured in the 30–800°C temperature range. [Copyright &y& Elsevier]
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- 2005
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