Dosimetric and scintillation properties of Tm-doped BaF2 translucent ceramics

Anisotropy Dependence of Material Deformation Mechanisms in Nanoscratching Monocrystalline BaF2: Experiments and Atomic Simulations

“…4−7 Furthermore, due to its fast scintillation performance, monocrystalline BaF 2 is instrumental in detecting radioactive particles such as X-rays and γ-rays, finding extensive applications in high-energy physics, vacuum ultraviolet-band space optics remote sensing, and laser technology. 8,9 However, the material's inherent softness and brittleness predispose it to cracks and damage during grinding and polishing processes. Additionally, its deformation and removal characteristics vary with crystallographic orientation, significantly impacting the processing quality and efficiency.…”

“…Monocrystalline barium fluoride (BaF 2 ) , is a preferred substrate in diverse applications, including modern infrared optical systems, , ultraviolet optics, infrared thermometry windows, and CO 2 laser windows because of its excellent optical and chemical properties across ultraviolet to infrared wavelengths. − Furthermore, due to its fast scintillation performance, monocrystalline BaF 2 is instrumental in detecting radioactive particles such as X-rays and γ-rays, finding extensive applications in high-energy physics, vacuum ultraviolet-band space optics remote sensing, and laser technology. , However, the material’s inherent softness and brittleness predispose it to cracks and damage during grinding and polishing processes. Additionally, its deformation and removal characteristics vary with crystallographic orientation, significantly impacting the processing quality and efficiency .…”