“…After a precipitation synthesis (A), the YAG precursor particles can be treated in a flame spray pyrolysis setup − (D) or microwave oven , (F), or put directly in a high temperature oven ,,,,− , (G). The resulting particles are either sintered structures ,,,,− ,,,,,, (H) or large crystals ,, (I), depending on the calcination conditions used. Only when protective matrices are used during the calcination, individual nanocrystals are formed. , Starting from a sol–gel synthesis, the YAG precursor is first combusted − (sometimes in a microwave oven − ) and then calcined in an oven.…”