Growth of 60 mm-diameter Yb:CNGG single crystals with disordered coordination structure for high-energy laser systems

• DOI: 10.1039/d3ce01151h
• Publication Date: 2024-01-05T10:43:05Z
• Authors: Xiaoheng Li; Dazhi Lu; Shuxian Wang; Kui Wu; Haohai Yu; Jing Li; Huaijin Zhang
• Keywords: 0103 physical sciences; 01 natural sciences

We report the growth of a 60 mm-diameter Yb:CNGG crystal without cracks by managing influences raw materials and temperature field. This achievement provides promising gain medium for developing high-energy laser amplification systems.