Published December 16, 1983 | Version v1
Journal article

Investigation of trigonal (La/sub 1-x/Nd/sub x/)3Ga5SiO14 crystals. 2

  • 1. AN SSSR, Moscow. Inst. Kristallografii

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Absorption, luminescence characteristics, and stimulated emission parameters of Nd3+ ions in the wide temperature region of a full concentration series of (La/sub 1-x/Nd/sub x/)3Ga5SiO14 single crystals are studied. Luminescence intensity characteristics are analyzed and transition cross-section at the laser wavelengths of two 4F/sub 3/2/ → 4I/sub 11/2/ and 4F/sub 3/2/ → 4I/sub 13/2/ generation channels of activator are determined. Registered induced transitions are identified. Electromechanical characteristics of La3Ga5SiO14, specifically, elastic, dielectric, and piezoelectric modules and constants are investigated. A comparison of the properties between La3Ga5SiO14 crystals and crystalline SiO2 is carried out. (author)

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Subtitle (English)
Spectral laser and electromechanical properties

Publishing Information

Journal Title
Phys. Status Solidi A
Journal Volume
80
Journal Issue
2
Series
Phys. Status Solidi A.
Journal Page Range
607-620
ISSN
0031-8965