We studied Nb-sealing of Al2O3 capillary using Nd:YAG laser irradiation.
We studied reduction of void formation inside Al2O3 melted by laser irradiation.
Void attributed to gases emitted from components of Al2O3.
Gases diffused on outer surface during annealing at cooling step.
Grain growth was suppressed by use of MgO as grain inhibitor.