Journal of Crystal Growth, Vol.243, No.3-4, 450-455, 2002
A study on the growth of Yb : YVO4 single crystal
The Yb:YVO4 crystals with various dopant concentrations of Yb3+ were grown using the Czochraski method. The preparation technique of polycrystalline materials, changes in the lattice parameters with various dopant concentrations of Yb3+, laser damage threshold values, growth protective atmosphere, as well as the influence of slight amount of water vapor on the crystallization are described. (C) 2002 Elsevier Science B.V. All rights reserved.