Growth and characterization of Yb:BaWO4 single crystal

The materials synthesis of polycrystalline of Yb3+: BaWO4 by the way of liquid-phase reaction, and the raw materials of synthesis were detected with ultraviolet spectrum and X-ray powder diffraction method. The colorless and un-cracked Yb3+: BaWO4 crystal was grown by Czochralski method for the first time. The growth condition and annealing technology was investigated. The transmission and absorption spectra of Yb3+: BaWO4 was measured. The result indicates that BaWO4 can be laser host material.