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    Cai, Zhuochen; Yin, Ziang; Zhang, Xianggang; Yang, Fan; Jia, Ningbo; Yin, Wen; Zhao, Qinghua; Wang, Chunhai; Luo, Fa; Yue, Aizhong; Wang, Tao

    Crystal research and technology (1979), 03/2024, Letnik: 59, Številka: 3
    Journal Article

    Abstract Ce‐doped Cs 2 LiLaBr 6 (CLLB) scintillator crystals, known for their superior neutron/gamma dual‐mode detection capability and exceptional scintillation properties, have garnered significant attention for both fundamental science and practical applications. The role of Ce 3+ cations as luminescent centers is pivotal, influencing the scintillation properties as their concentration varies. While the effects of Ce 3+ concentration on scintillation performance are well‐documented, the ramifications for crystalline structure remain less explored. In this study, high‐quality CLLB:Ce single crystals are fabricated(atomic packing factor of maximum doped Ce is 0.04%) using the vertical Bridgman (VB) method and subsequently characterized their crystalline structure by neutron diffraction, X‐ray diffraction (XRD), and elemental analysis. The findings reveal a correlation between Ce 3+ concentration and the crystal cell parameters, presenting intriguing deviations from Vegard's law. Such observations suggest the potential presence of alternative defects, potentially Li + interstitials, in CLLB:Ce. This work offers critical insights for advancing the understanding and optimization of CLLB:Ce scintillators.