Growth of Lu3−xGdxAl5−yGayO12:Ce film with x=1.25–1.5 and y=0–4.0 onto YAG substrates.
Lattice constant of films and film-substrate misfit non-monotonically depends on Ga content.
Optical properties of films depend on Ga content in the octahedral and tetrahedral sites of garnet host.
Lu1.5Gd1.5Al3.5-4.0Ga3.5-4.O12:Ce films show very low thermoluminescence above RT range.
Best LY under α–particles excitation possess Lu1.5Gd1.5Al1.5Ga3.5O12:Ce films.