Yb3+-, Nd3+-, Ho3+-, and Tm3+- doped materials for optoelectronic applications

This thesis shows the growth process and spectroscopical characteristics of various luminescent materials for visible and infrared applications. Single crystals and thin films doped with rare earth elements (Nd, Yb, Tm and Ho) were grown and studied. The main aspects of their absorption and emission properties are shown and laser results are presented in a separate sections