Paramagnetic resonance of LaGa[O.sub.3] : Mn single crystals grown by floating zone melting

The EPR spectrum of Mn-doped lanthanum gallate single crystals grown by floating zone melting with optical heating has been studied. In contrast to the crystals grown according to the Czochralski method, no manganese is found in these crystals even after high-temperature annealing in air. The spectral characteristics of [Fe.sup.3+] and [Gd.sup.3+] centers in crystals prepared by various methods have been compared in the rhombohedral phase, and the fourth-rank nondiagonal parameters of the [Fe.sup.3+] trigonal centers have been determined, as well.