Journal of the Korean Crystal Growth and Crystal Technology (한국결정성장학회지)

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Growth of 1 inch $LuVO_4$ single crystals by the edge-defined film-fed-growth (EFG) technique

  • Published : 2005.12.31
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Abstract

In suite of their superior optical and laser properties rare-earth orthovanadate single crystals have not been adopted yet into extensive industrial applications because of crystal growth difficulties. The edge-defined film-fed-growth (EFG) technique was applied successfully for the production of such crystals. At first time 1 inch $LuVO_4$ single crystals were grown by the EFG technique using newly developed die construction of high porous iridium with the application of automatic diameter control system.

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