Nd-doped Bi4Ge30,2 (Nd:BGO) crystals were successfully grown in the auto-diameter control system equipped with a frequency weighing sensor with the Czochralski method. The Nd 3 § ion doping level was varied from 0.25 to 2.5 at.%. The crystals were transparent and of light purple color, with a typic3.al size of about 20 mm in diameter and 50 mm in length. The effective distribution coefficient (k~) of Nd ion was about 0.957 irrespective of concentration, and the Nd 3+ ions were distributed homogeneously throughout the crystal. The doping concentration (Pb of active ion in Nd:BGO crystal was 2.54• lons/cm, which is higher than that in the Nd:YAG crystal. Therefore, the Nd:BGO crystal was judged to be more suitable for the laser diode pumping microchip laser material where size reduction was desirable.
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