Growth of Tm3+-doped Y2O3, Sc 2O3, and Lu2O3 crystals by the micropulling down technique and their optical and scintillation characteristics

Akihiro Fukabori, Valery Chani, Kei Kamada, Federico Moretti, Akira Yoshikawa

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Abstract

Single -crystal growth of Tm3+-doped Y2O3, Sc2O3, and Lu2O3 sesquioxides, with a melting point around 2400 °C, by the micropulling down technique is reported. Crystal quality and composition of the crystals were evaluated by rocking curve and energy-dispersive X-ray (EDX) analyses, respectively. Optical properties including optical transmittance and photoluminescence decay profiles were also examined. Furthermore, scintillation performance of the crystals including pulse height spectra and radio-luminescence spectra under α-ray and γ-ray excitation was evaluated.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)2404-2411
Number of pages8
JournalCrystal Growth and Design
Volume11
Issue number6
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2011 Jun 1

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