Growth and Characterization of Gadolinium Vanadate GdVO₄ Single Crystals for Laser Applications

1 March 1996

journal article
Published by IOP Publishing in Japanese Journal of Applied Physics

Vol. 35 (3R) , 1832
https://doi.org/10.1143/jjap.35.1832

Abstract

We have successfully grown Nd³⁺-doped gadolinium vanadate ( Nd:GdVO₄) single crystals by a modified Czochralski method in which a high temperature gradient was maintained at the interface during growth. Step faceting occurred during crystal growth and the cause of the faceting is discussed in relation to the growth conditions. Laser diode (LD) pumped laser oscillations were demonstrated. The Nd:GdVO₄ single crystal showed superior lasing properties to Nd:YVO₄ and Nd:YAG single crystals.

Keywords

SINGLE CRYSTAL

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Growth and Characterization of Gadolinium Vanadate GdVO₄ Single Crystals for Laser Applications