GaLaOFN is a rare-earth doped fluoride-based oxide ceramic composed of gallium, lanthanum, oxygen, and fluorine. This material is primarily investigated in photonic and optical applications, particularly for its potential as a host matrix for rare-earth ion doping to enable laser emission, fluorescence, and mid-infrared transmission. The oxyfluoride ceramic class combines the chemical stability of oxides with the high transparency of fluorides, making it relevant for engineers developing compact optical devices, fiber laser systems, and specialty optical components where conventional glasses may be inadequate.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | μB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 1.320 | eV/atom | — |