Synthesis and Physical Properties of Nd:YVO4 Nanopowders prepared by a Chemical Method

Nanopowders Y1−yNdyV1−xCrxO4 with y=0 and 1; x=0, 0.1, 0.2 and 0.5 synthesized by a sol–gel process. Relationship between morphological characteristics and optical properties

“…During the past decade, YVO 4 :Nd has been extensively grown as single crystals by different methods, such as flux or floating zone [13], while less commonly as nanoparticles [9] or nanopowders [14]. This material has been used for diodepumped solid state lasers based on both the broad absorption band around 808 nm and the higher stimulated emission cross section in comparison to that of Nd:YAG [15], making it useful to their potential application for various high-performance and novel displays and devices [16].…”