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Analysis of structural and optical properties based on calcium fluoride single crystal growth conditions

  • Journal of the Korean Crystal Growth and Crystal Technology
  • Abbr : J. Korean Cryst. Growth Cryst. Technol.
  • 2025, 35(4), pp.117~123
  • DOI : 10.6111/JKCGCT.2025.35.4.117
  • Publisher : The Korea Association Of Crystal Growth, Inc.
  • Research Area : Engineering > Materials Science and Engineering
  • Received : November 17, 2025
  • Accepted : December 3, 2025
  • Published : December 31, 2025

Jeon Su Jong 1 KangJuneHyuk 1 Won Bae Sohn 1 Jehwan Hwang 1 Choi, Ju Hyeon 1 Kim Jin-Hyeok 2 Seon Hoon Kim 1

1한국광기술원
2전남대학교

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ABSTRACT

This study investigates the effect of Czochralski (CZ) growth conditions on the structural and optical properties of high-purity CaF₂ single crystals, with a focus on application in deep ultraviolet (DUV) optical applications. Two (111) single crystals, grown under different pulling and cooling rates (C2308 and C2408), were compared to elucidate the influence of thermal gradients on residual stress development and defect formation. The C2408 (slow-pulling, gradual- cooling) condition reduced thermal gradients, resulting in the suppression of structural defects and stress birefringence. These results demonstrate that controlling growth and cooling rates is a critical factor in determining the overall structural and optical properties of CaF₂ single crystals, including crystallinity, stress-induced birefringence, and defect density.

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