Growth of single crystals of selected cuprates by the optical Floating Zone Technique

Cuprates are complicated oxides with fascinating properties. They often disclose a layered type structure and are anisotropic, so to reliably investigate their physical, crystallographic and optical properties high quality single crystals are essential. The optical Floating Zone [FZ] technique and the related Travelling Solvent Floating Zone [TSFZ] technique are among the newest, most sophisticated crucible-free methods for the growth of …