Growth and characterization of BaLiF3:TM (Ni2+, Co2+) for laser applications
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- Article
- Authors
- Baldochi, S.L.; Santo, A.M.E.; Martins, E.; Duarte, M.; Vieira, M.M.F.; Vieira, N.D.; Morato, S.P.
- Source
- Journal of Crystal Growth; September 1996, Vol. 166 Issue: 1-4 p375-379, 5p
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- ISSN
- 00220248
Single crystals of BaLiF3doped with different concentrations of Ni2+and Co2+and exhibiting good optical quality were grown from the melt using the Czochralski technique. The preparation and growth conditions are reported. Spectroscopic characterization of these materials indicates that this matrix doped with Ni2+or Co2+is a promising laser-active medium in the spectral region of 1.5 μm.