Crystal growth, structure and infrared absorption of co-doped (Cr, Co, Fe):ZnSe single crystals
Abstract
Experimental results of growth of (Cr, Co, Fe)-co-doped ZnSe crystals, for laser applications in the range 2-5 µm, by the vertical Bridgman method under high argon pressure are described for the first time. A comparative study involving crystallographic analysis, X-ray diffraction, scanning electron microscopy, infrared spectroscopy, and other physical characterization techniques is carried out for co-doped (Cr, Co, Fe):ZnSe crystals. Growth features, morphology and optical properties of the crystals are studied and correlated with their crystal structure. The feasibility of producing large, homogeneous optical crystals with a controlled and uniform distribution of multiple activators throughout the crystal volume is also demonstrated.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Solid State Laser Technologies
Advanced Fiber Laser Technologies
Laser Material Processing Techniques
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Acta Crystallographica Section B Structural Science Crystal Engineering and Materials
- Publisher
- International Union of Crystallography (IUCr)
- Volume
- 82
- Issue
- 2
- Pages
- 112–119
- Publication date
- 16 February 2026
- Language
- EN