CZOCHRALSKI RUBY.

Abstract

Overall objective of this program is to develop the Czochralski technique for the growth of large rubies of high optical quality, for laser use. Process has been scaled up to crystals 5/8 in. in diameter and 8 in. long, of similarly high quality as the smaller crystals growth previously. During high power active laser tests, internal crystal damage was observed. The damage was shown to originate at particulate scattering centers of the crucible material present in the crystal. By careful control of atmosphere above the melt, the scattering centers can be eliminated. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 26, 1966
Accession Number
AD0627148

Entities

People

  • F. R. Charvat
  • J. Cole Smith
  • O. H. Nestor

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Atmospheres
  • Containers
  • Crucibles
  • Diameters
  • Geometry
  • Materials
  • Mathematics
  • Particulates
  • Scattering

Fields of Study

  • Materials science
  • Physics

Readers

  • Aerosol Science/Aerosol Physics
  • Materials Science and Engineering.
  • Systems Analysis and Design

Technology Areas

  • Directed Energy