Growth and characterization of optical crystals

• Single crystal growth for various applications: e.g. for electro-optics, non-linear optics, laser physics, nuclear radiation detection etc.
• Basic investigation of various single crystal growth methods. Preparation of doped crystals with specific physical properties.  Development of quality control methods
• Preparation of optical and scintillator nanocrystals

Crystal phyiscs and nonlinear optics

• Experimental and theoretical investigation of point and complex defects in oxide crystals. Study and modelling of crystal composition, dopants and impurities.
• Photorefractive, holographic and resonant nonlinear optical phenomena
• Design and fabrication of diffractive optical elements and waveguides by ion implantation

Grants:

• OTKA CK-80896 Scintillator materials for medical imaging purposes (László Kovács, 2010-2013)
• OTKA K-83390 Resonant optical processes in solids (László Kovács, 2011-2015)
• OTKA K-101223 Fabrication of integrated optical elements by ion implantation and radiation for telecommunication (István Bányász, 2012-2015)