Growth and characteristics of neodymium doped bismuth silicate crystals

Optical spectroscopy of Nd3+ions in poly(acrylic acid)

“…The optical properties of Nd 3+ in various materials have been extensively studied, because neodymium is the most common activator ion in laser crystals, owing to its intense luminescence, and it is, therefore, of considerable interest in quantum electronics and its applications [1][2][3][4]. Furthermore, the Nd 3+ ion is a typical light lanthanide ion that is very convenient for spectral measurements [5].…”

Studies on crystal growth, optical and electrical characterization of pure and Dy-doped bismuth silicate single crystals

“…Various approaches such as doping and thermal treatment have been considered to enhance the photorefractive properties of these materials. Earlier investigations were carried out to study the physical properties of sillenites crystals on the congruently melting Bi 12 SiO 20 and Bi 12 GeO 20 , and on the substitution of Si and Ge by other elements such as Ti, Ga and Zn. Furthermore, a large part of the research is focused on the impurity analysis in the core region of the BSO crystal.…”

“…Single crystals with the sillenite [1] structure, Bi 12 MO 20 (M ¼Si, Ge, Ti) have properties pertaining to electro-optic, acousto-optic and piezoelectric properties and hence are proved to the promising materials for optoelectronics. Owing to the great diversity of the physical effects in sillenite type of materials, a wide variety of methods have been used for the growth of bulk single crystals.…”

“…V 5 þ in the sillenite structure strongly affects the type of Bi-O bondings, and therefore, the Bi site symmetry as well [8,9]. Various researchers have studied the effect of doping rare earth ions in BSO to obtain the information about lattice site, lattice distortion, degree of covalency to ligand ions and dopant host properties [10][11][12][13][14].…”

Optical spectroscopy of in the piezoelectric crystal

“…The study of the optical properties of Nd 3+ in electro-optic oxide single crystals has received considerable attention in recent years [1][2][3]. Neodymium, which is the most common activator in laser crystals, emits an intense luminescence, and this is of considerable interest in quantum electronics and its applications.…”