Tb<sup>3+</sup>-Doped LGS Crystals: Crystal Growth and Electro-Elastic Features
Piezoelectric materials have garnered significant attention due to their diverse applications in technologies such as sensors, actuators, and energy-harvesting systems. This study focuses on the growth and characterization of Tb<sup>3+</sup>-doped La<sub>3</sub>Ga<sub>5...
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| description | Piezoelectric materials have garnered significant attention due to their diverse applications in technologies such as sensors, actuators, and energy-harvesting systems. This study focuses on the growth and characterization of Tb<sup>3+</sup>-doped La<sub>3</sub>Ga<sub>5</sub>SiO<sub>14</sub> (LGS) crystals. A novel 10% Tb<sup>3+</sup>-doped single LGS crystal was successfully grown using the Czochralski method. The crystal structure and fluorescence properties were determined, and the electro-elastic properties were evaluated by the impedance method, which assessed dielectric, piezoelectric, and elastic constants. The Tb<sup>3+</sup>-doped crystal was observed to crystallize in the trigonal system, with the concentration of the Tb<sup>3+</sup> ion in the crystal determined to be 2.50 wt%. The piezoelectric coefficients were measured as d<sub>11</sub> = 5.41 pC/N and d<sub>14</sub> = −5.52 pC/N, and the dielectric constants were found to be 19.60 and 52.75, respectively. The temperature-dependent behavior of Tb:LGS crystals was investigated, particularly concerning their elastic constants, demonstrating favorable thermal stability. This study provides valuable insights into the relationship between the crystals’ structural characteristics and performance. Additionally, the fluorescence properties were measured; a long lifetime (τ = 1.655 ms) indicated the potential applications of Tb:LGS crystals in laser technology. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-ce5c1572dc6c4aacbe98d6c431aa7e2e2025-08-20T02:11:01ZengMDPI AGCrystals2073-43522025-03-0115326910.3390/cryst15030269Tb<sup>3+</sup>-Doped LGS Crystals: Crystal Growth and Electro-Elastic FeaturesNianlong Zhang0Jipeng Wu1Hengyuan Zhang2Feifei Chen3Fapeng Yu4Li Sun5Xian Zhao6Center for Optics Research and Engineering, Key Laboratory of Laser & Infrared System, Ministry of Education, Shandong University, Qingdao 266237, ChinaCenter for Optics Research and Engineering, Key Laboratory of Laser & Infrared System, Ministry of Education, Shandong University, Qingdao 266237, ChinaCenter for Optics Research and Engineering, Key Laboratory of Laser & Infrared System, Ministry of Education, Shandong University, Qingdao 266237, ChinaCenter for Optics Research and Engineering, Key Laboratory of Laser & Infrared System, Ministry of Education, Shandong University, Qingdao 266237, ChinaState Key Laboratory of Crystal Materials, Shandong University, Jinan 250100, ChinaInstitute of Novel Semiconductors, Shandong University, Jinan 250100, ChinaCenter for Optics Research and Engineering, Key Laboratory of Laser & Infrared System, Ministry of Education, Shandong University, Qingdao 266237, ChinaPiezoelectric materials have garnered significant attention due to their diverse applications in technologies such as sensors, actuators, and energy-harvesting systems. This study focuses on the growth and characterization of Tb<sup>3+</sup>-doped La<sub>3</sub>Ga<sub>5</sub>SiO<sub>14</sub> (LGS) crystals. A novel 10% Tb<sup>3+</sup>-doped single LGS crystal was successfully grown using the Czochralski method. The crystal structure and fluorescence properties were determined, and the electro-elastic properties were evaluated by the impedance method, which assessed dielectric, piezoelectric, and elastic constants. The Tb<sup>3+</sup>-doped crystal was observed to crystallize in the trigonal system, with the concentration of the Tb<sup>3+</sup> ion in the crystal determined to be 2.50 wt%. The piezoelectric coefficients were measured as d<sub>11</sub> = 5.41 pC/N and d<sub>14</sub> = −5.52 pC/N, and the dielectric constants were found to be 19.60 and 52.75, respectively. The temperature-dependent behavior of Tb:LGS crystals was investigated, particularly concerning their elastic constants, demonstrating favorable thermal stability. This study provides valuable insights into the relationship between the crystals’ structural characteristics and performance. Additionally, the fluorescence properties were measured; a long lifetime (τ = 1.655 ms) indicated the potential applications of Tb:LGS crystals in laser technology.https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4352/15/3/269Tb dopingsingle LGS crystalcrystal growthelectro-elastic propertytemperature stability |
| spellingShingle | Nianlong Zhang Jipeng Wu Hengyuan Zhang Feifei Chen Fapeng Yu Li Sun Xian Zhao Tb<sup>3+</sup>-Doped LGS Crystals: Crystal Growth and Electro-Elastic Features Crystals Tb doping single LGS crystal crystal growth electro-elastic property temperature stability |
| title | Tb<sup>3+</sup>-Doped LGS Crystals: Crystal Growth and Electro-Elastic Features |
| title_full | Tb<sup>3+</sup>-Doped LGS Crystals: Crystal Growth and Electro-Elastic Features |
| title_fullStr | Tb<sup>3+</sup>-Doped LGS Crystals: Crystal Growth and Electro-Elastic Features |
| title_full_unstemmed | Tb<sup>3+</sup>-Doped LGS Crystals: Crystal Growth and Electro-Elastic Features |
| title_short | Tb<sup>3+</sup>-Doped LGS Crystals: Crystal Growth and Electro-Elastic Features |
| title_sort | tb sup 3 sup doped lgs crystals crystal growth and electro elastic features |
| topic | Tb doping single LGS crystal crystal growth electro-elastic property temperature stability |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4352/15/3/269 |
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