Ce3+ ion doped α NaYF4 single crystal for UV laser

A Ce3+ ion-doped α-NaYF4 single crystal of high quality is grown successfully by an improved flux Bridgman method under the conditions of taking the chemical raw composition of NaF:KF:YF3:CeF3 in the molar ratio of 30∶18∶48∶4, where the KF is shown to be an effective assistant flux. The x ray diffraction, absorption spectra, excitation spectra, and emission spectra of the Ce3+-doped α-NaYF4 single crystal are measured to investigate the phase and optical properties of the single crystals. The ab