1. Optical images of grown Ce³⁺:LCB crystal(a) As-grown Ce³⁺:LCB crystal; (b) Cut and polished crystal with the (010) surface

2. X-ray diffraction analysis of Ce³⁺:LCB crystal(a) XRD patterns; (b) X-ray rocking curve on the (010) surface

3. Optical properties of Ce³⁺:LCB crystal(a) Transmittance spectrum at room temperature; (b) Absorption spectrum at room temperature; (c) Cut prisms; (d) Fitted refractive index curves; (e) Excitation and fluorescence spectra at room temperature; (f) Partial energy level diagramColorful figures are available on website

4. Thermal property of Ce³⁺:LCB crystal(a) Temperature dependence of thermal conductivity; (b) Temperature dependence of thermal diffusivity along the [010] direction; (c) Thermal expansion coefficient; (d) Temperature dependence of lattice parameters along the c direction