A new rare-earth borate birefringent crystal with quasi-two-dimensional [BO<sub>3</sub>] layers
Hongyuan Sha, Bingxuan Li, Zheyao Xiong, Zujian Wang, Caiping Liu, Rongbing Su, Chao He, Xiaoming Yang, Xifa Long
Abstract
LaBO 3 crystals exhibit a moderate birefringence and a large transparency window with a structural characteristic of quasi-two-dimensional [BO 3 ] layers.
Topics & Concepts
BirefringenceMaterials scienceBoronRare earthCrystallographyCrystal (programming language)OpticsOrganic chemistryMetallurgyChemistryPhysicsProgramming languageComputer scienceCrystal Structures and PropertiesHigh-pressure geophysics and materialsMineralogy and Gemology Studies