Growth, optical properties and laser performance of NdxLu1−xVO4 series crystals

► High-quality NdxLu1−xVO4 series crystals have been grown. ► Concentration quenching effect in 5 at.% Nd:LuVO4 is serious. ► Highly doped Nd:LuVO4 possesses appropriate output power level at 1.06 μm. ► Miniaturized microchip green laser would be realized in reasonable approach.