Research Progress on Growth Techniques of Single Crystal Fiber

Abstract

Abstract: Single crystal fibers are widely used in high-power lasers, radiation detection, high-temperature environment monitoring and other fields due to their unique structural characteristics and excellent physical properties. The growth techniques of single crystal fiber are summarized in this article, and further the growth characteristics of techniques, including micro-pulling-down (μ-PD) method, laser heated pedestal growth (LHPG) and edge-defined film-fed growth (EFG) are discussed, the existing issues and solutions in the growth process of single crystal fiber are presented. In addition, the development status and limitations of the cladding preparation techniques are introduced in detail. Finally, the main classification and application scenarios of single crystal fiber at the present stage are expounded and future development is prospected.

Key words: single crystal fiber, micro-pulling-down method, laser heated pedestal growth, edge-defined film-fed growth, chemical dissolution method, cladding preparation, fiber type

CLC Number:

O782
TN253

GU Peng, WANG Penggang, GUAN Weiming, ZHENG Li, TAN Yunqiang. Research Progress on Growth Techniques of Single Crystal Fiber[J]. JOURNAL OF SYNTHETIC CRYSTALS, 2021, 50(12): 2362-2378.

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