We report that crack-free K3Li2-chiNb5+2 chiO15+2 chi crystals (KLN) have b
een grown by the resistance-heated Czochralski technique. The influence of
melt composition and growth parameters on crystal growth and crystal cracks
are described. Blue light (445-476nm) has been obtained by frequency doubl
ing of the light wave (890-952nm) generated from a Ti:sapphire laser. (C) 2
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