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- High Refractive Index: Ideal for optical coatings and photonic crystals.
- Wide Bandgap: Suitable for ultraviolet photodetectors and photocatalysis.
- Strong Birefringence: Enhances nonlinear optical effects and polarization control.
- Excellent Chemical Stability: Resistant to acids and alkalis under normal conditions.
- High Dielectric Constant: Beneficial for high-k dielectric applications in electronics.
- Superior Optical Transparency: From visible to mid-infrared wavelengths.
- Mechanical Strength: Supports demanding manufacturing and processing.
- Suitable for Epitaxial Growth: Template for oxide thin films such as perovskites.
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- Strong emission near 2.0 μm (typically 2010–2020 nm)
- Broad absorption bands around 785–805 nm (diode pump compatible)
- High quantum efficiency via cross-relaxation process
- Eye-safe wavelength region (2 μm)
- Low threshold and high slope efficiency
- Excellent mechanical hardness and thermal conductivity
- Suitable for both CW and pulsed operation
- High beam quality and long fluorescence lifetime
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- Emission wavelength near 1030 nm
- Broad absorption bands near 940 nm and 970 nm (diode-pumpable)
- High slope efficiency and low quantum defect
- Lower thermal loading than Nd-doped crystals
- Excellent thermal conductivity and mechanical strength
- Long upper-state lifetime (~1 ms)
- Suitable for CW, pulsed, and mode-locked operation
- High damage threshold and optical homogeneity
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- High Thermal Stability: Suitable for high-temperature environments and laser operations.
- Excellent Mechanical Strength: Durable and resistant to cracking during processing.
- Broad Optical Transparency: Ranging from ~230 nm to 5.5 μm.
- Low Thermal Expansion Coefficient: Reduces thermal stress during device fabrication.
- High Refractive Index: Beneficial for optical and laser device efficiency.
- Good Chemical Resistance: Stable against most acids and alkalis under normal conditions.
- Low Dielectric Loss: Suitable for microwave and RF applications.
- Efficient Host Crystal: Ideal for rare-earth doping for laser crystals (e.g., Nd:YAP lasers).
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- High Birefringence: Superior optical anisotropy with large birefringence (Δn ≈ 0.2 at 1 μm).
- Wide Transparency Range: Transmission from 400 nm to 5 μm.
- High Optical Damage Threshold: Suitable for high-power laser applications.
- Good Mechanical and Chemical Stability: Resistant to thermal and chemical degradation.
- Easy Fabrication: Can be cut and polished with high precision.
- Excellent Thermal Conductivity: Enhances performance in high-power optical devices.
- High Refractive Index: Important for minimizing device size while maintaining performance.
- Nonlinear Optical Properties: Suitable for frequency conversion (second harmonic generation, etc.) when properly doped.
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- Broad Infrared Transmission: Covers visible to far-IR regions (0.5–22 μm).
- High Refractive Index: Suitable for focusing and imaging applications.
- Low Bulk Absorption: Enables high-power CO₂ laser operation.
- Excellent Thermal Shock Resistance: Suitable for high-power, high-temperature environments.
- Chemical Stability: Resistant to moisture and most chemicals in ambient environments.
- Isotropic Optical Properties: Minimal birefringence effects.
- High Damage Threshold: Ideal for high-power laser optics and windows.
- Good Mechanical Strength: Though softer than sapphire, sufficient for most optical setups.
- Compatible with Anti-Reflection (AR) and Protective Coatings: Enhances performance and durability.
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- High Thermal Stability: Outstanding resistance to high temperatures up to 2500°C.
- Exceptional Mechanical Properties: High hardness, high fracture toughness, and high wear resistance.
- Excellent Ionic Conductivity: Suitable for solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) applications.
- Low Thermal Conductivity: Ideal for thermal barrier coatings.
- Wide Optical Transmission Range: Transparent from visible to mid-IR (approximately 0.3 – 5 μm depending on doping and phase).
- Chemical Resistance: Highly resistant to corrosion, oxidation, and chemical attack.
- Various Crystal Phases Available: Including cubic-stabilized zirconia (YSZ) and tetragonal zirconia.
