Abstract

This paper presents an express technique for determining the diffusion coefficients of chromium in ZnSe, using a Tm:YLF laser that emits at 1.908 ?m. The diffusion coefficients of chromium in ZnSe obtained by deposition from the vapor phase are determined to be D=(9.5±0.6)×10^?9??cm²/s and D=(1.0±0.1)×10^?9??cm²/s at 1100°C and 900°C, respectively. The absorption cross section of Cr²⁺ ions in zinc selenide at 1.908 ?m was 4.6×10^?19??cm².

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