Ing. Jan Pejchal, Ph.D.

Head of Group

Profile

Growth of inorganic crystals by micro-pulling-down method, especially multicomponent garnets, perovskites, orthosilicates or lithium-containing crystals
Determination and optimization of growth conditions and material compositions
Study of luminescence and scintillation properties of materials, influence of composition and technological parameters on their scintillation mechanism and energy transfer and storage processes.
Research and development of novel materials for scintillators, luminophores and lasers and their applications
Study of defects in materials and their influence on luminescence and scintillation properties