Weak Crystal Field in Yttrium Gallium Garnet (YGG) Submicrocrystals Doped with Cr3+

作者:Deren P J*; Watras A; Gagor A; Pazik R
来源:Crystal Growth & Design, 2012, 12(10): 4752-4757.
DOI:10.1021/cg300435t

摘要

Yttrium gallium garnet (YGG) submicrocrystals having 80 nm average diameters doped with Cr3+ (0.1-40%) were synthesized by the citrate method. Pure cubic garnets were obtained in wide range (0.1-15%) of dopant concentration. Chromium ions replace Ga3+ at the octahedral sites and experience an intermediate or weak crystal field, depending only on Cr3+ concentration. The weak crystal field is observed when the dopant concentration exceeds 3%. The origin of such behavior is discussed.

  • 出版日期2012-10