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Method for producing large, stable concentrations of Sc2+in optically clear CaF2 crystals

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  31 January 2011

C. L. Marquardt ,
J. F. Pinto ,
R. E. Allen ,
L. Esterowitz ,
A. Yu Dergachev ,
S. Ke  and
S. B. Mirov
C. L. Marquardt
Affiliation:
Naval Research Laboratory, Washington, DC 20375
J. F. Pinto
Affiliation:
Naval Research Laboratory, Washington, DC 20375
R. E. Allen
Affiliation:
Naval Research Laboratory, Washington, DC 20375
L. Esterowitz
Affiliation:
Naval Research Laboratory, Washington, DC 20375
A. Yu Dergachev
Affiliation:
University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, Alabama 35294
S. Ke
Affiliation:
University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, Alabama 35294
S. B. Mirov
Affiliation:
University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, Alabama 35294
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This communication describes a new method for producing stable, high concentrations of Sc2+ in optically clear CaF2 crystals. We have achieved Sc2+ concentrations as high as 3 × 1018 cm−3 without degradation of optical quality. We have converted as much as 5% of the scandium dopant to the divalent state. The concentration of divalent scandium is stable during room temperature storage for periods of at least one year.

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Journal of Materials Research , Volume 13 , Issue 2 , February 1998 , pp. 257 - 260
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Copyright © Materials Research Society 1998

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