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YAG Crystal Family Comparison Guide

Comparison guide to the YAG crystal family, including Nd:YAG, Yb:YAG, Er:YAG, Cr:YAG, and Ce:YAG. Explains functional differences between laser gain media, passive Q-switches, and scintillators to help select the right YAG material for laser,...

Ce:YAG Scintillator Crystal | Fast Scintillatio...

A technical material guide to Ce:YAG single crystals used as scintillators and phosphors.Covers crystal growth, Ce³⁺ doping concentration, scintillation properties, optical polishing,and application requirements for radiation detection and imaging systems.

What Scientists Must Prepare Before Ordering Cu...

When ordering custom-grown crystals, researchers must specify material, growth method, exact dimensions, orientation, dopant concentration, purity, polishing grade, and tolerances. Mechanical tolerances—such as thickness accuracy, parallelism, and orientation tolerance—are critical...

Fundamentals of Custom Crystal Growth

A technical overview of custom crystal growth methods for research and advanced materials.This guide explains major growth techniques, purity and doping control, crystallographic orientation, defect management, and surface preparation for...

Where to Buy Custom Scintillator Crystals

A practical guide on where to buy custom scintillator crystals such as CsI(Tl), NaI(Tl), LYSO, BGO, and LaBr₃. Learn what makes a reliable supplier, how to specify custom dimensions, dopant...

CsI(Tl) vs NaI(Tl) vs LYSO vs BGO vs LaBr₃

A comprehensive comparison of CsI(Tl), NaI(Tl), LYSO, BGO, and LaBr₃ scintillators, covering light yield, energy resolution, decay time, density, cost, and ideal applications for gamma spectroscopy, radiation detectors, PET, and...