Paramagnetic resonance of LaGaO3: Mn single crystals grown by floating zone melting

Abstract

The EPR spectrum of Mn-doped lanthanum gallate single crystals grown by floating zone melting with optical heating has been studied. In contrast to the crystals grown according to the Czochralski method, no manganese is found in these crystals even after high-temperature annealing in air. The spectral characteristics of Fe³⁺ and Gd³⁺ centers in crystals prepared by various methods have been compared in the rhombohedral phase, and the fourth-rank nondiagonal parameters of the Fe³⁺ trigonal centers have been determined, as well.