YAG:Nd crystals as possible detector to search for double beta and alpha   decay of neodymium
  Energy resolution, alpha/beta ratio, pulse-shape discrimination for gamma rays and alpha particles, radioactive contamination were studied with neodymium doped yttrium-aluminum garnet (YAG:Nd). Applicability of YAG:Nd scintillators to search for double beta decay and alpha activity of natural neodymium isotopes are discussed. 
F.A.Danevich, V.V.Kobychev, S.S.Nagorny, V.I.Tretyak