Research and Development Work for the Growth of Single Crystal Yttrium Orthovanadate

Abstract

The two most promising crystal growth methods were investigated. The Bridgman method shows some promise with further development in vendor state-of- the-art, idirium fabrication technology, and a refinement in crucible design. The Czochralski method successfully yielded large ' a' and 'c' axis boules. Growth parameter development is described and the results evaluated. Glan- Foucault and Rochon polarizers have been assembled from prisms fabricated from these boules and tested.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 1973
Accession Number
AD0761094

Entities

People

  • Herman G. Mcknight
  • Larry R. Rothrock

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics
  • Energy and Power Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Gaps
  • Antireflection Coatings
  • Birefringence
  • Coefficients
  • Crystal Growth
  • Crystals
  • Fabrication
  • Laser Damage
  • Materials
  • Measurement
  • Melting Point
  • Optical Properties
  • Physical Properties
  • Reflectivity
  • Refraction
  • Refractive Index
  • Single Crystals

Fields of Study

  • Materials science

Readers

  • Materials Science and Engineering.
  • Systems Analysis and Design