Growth of N-benzyl-2-methyl-4-nitroaniline (BNA) single crystal fibers by micro-pulling down method

Kei Kamada, Yuma Takida, Hiroaki Minamide, Yasuhiro Shoji, Shunsuke Kurosawa, Yuui Yokota, Yuji Ohashi, Akira Yoshikawa

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Abstract

N-benzyl-2-methyl-4-nitroaniline (BNA) fiber single crystals were grown by the micro-pulling down (µ-PD) method. Crucible material and its shape were selected based on wetting of the crucible material by liquid BNA. As a result, BNA fiber single crystal with about 1–2 mm diameter was successfully grown. Powder XRD analysis and X-ray rocking curve measurements were performed. Widely-tunable THz-wave generation from 4 THz to 14 THz was demonstrated using the BNA fiber crystal grown by µ-PD method.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)162-165
Number of pages4
JournalJournal of Crystal Growth
Volume452
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2016 Oct 15

Keywords

  • A1. Directional solidification
  • A2. Single crystal growth
  • B1. Organic compounds
  • B2. Nonlinear optic materials

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