Growth and characterization of Nd:CLNGG crystal

The disordered laser crystal neodymium-doped calcium lithium niobium gallium garnet (Nd:CLNGG) was successfully grown by the Czochralski method. Its thermal properties, including the average linear thermal expansion coefficient, thermal diffusion coefficient, specific heat, and thermal conductivity...

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Published in:Journal of crystal growth 2009-07, Vol.311 (14), p.3792-3796
Main Authors: Shi, Z.B., Zhang, H.J., Wang, J.Y., Yu, Y.G., Wang, Z.P., Yu, H.H., Sun, S.Q., Xia, H.R., Jiang, M.H.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
A1. Characterization
A2. Czochralski method
B1. Oxides
B3. Solid-state lasers
Condensed matter: structure, mechanical and thermal properties
Cross-disciplinary physics: materials science
rheology
Diffusion in solids
Exact sciences and technology
Growth from melts
zone melting and refining
Materials science
Methods of crystal growth
physics of crystal growth
Physics
Theory and models of crystal growth
physics of crystal growth, crystal morphology and orientation
Thermal expansion
thermomechanical effects and density
Thermal properties of condensed matter
Thermal properties of crystalline solids
Transport properties of condensed matter (nonelectronic)
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Summary:The disordered laser crystal neodymium-doped calcium lithium niobium gallium garnet (Nd:CLNGG) was successfully grown by the Czochralski method. Its thermal properties, including the average linear thermal expansion coefficient, thermal diffusion coefficient, specific heat, and thermal conductivity were measured, and continuous-wave (CW) laser performance at 1.06 μm was demonstrated. The maximum power of 1.48 W was achieved with corresponding optical conversion efficiency of 12.4% and slope efficiency of 16.2%.
ISSN:0022-0248
1873-5002
DOI:10.1016/j.jcrysgro.2009.05.023