Growth and Characterization of Y-Lu-Gd Aluminium Perovskites

Y-Lu-Gd pure, mixed and doped aluminium perovskite crystals belong to efficient and durable crystals used in different laser and scintillation applications. This paper will review methods of their growth (the Czochralski, Bridgman, EFG ones and their modifications), their overall growth yield and present performances. Various kinds of spectroscopies are used to characterize the crystals in the range ≈ 0.5 eV to ≈ 1 MeV. Finally, status and possible development of Y-Lu-Gd aluminium perovskite crystals will be evaluated with emphasis to their use in modern applications.