Theory studies of the local lattice distortions and the EPR parameters for Cu2+, Mn2+ and Fe3+ centres in ZnWO4

The local lattice distortions and the electron paramagnetic resonance (EPR) parameters (g factors, hyperfine structure constants and zero-field splittings) for Cu²⁺, Mn²⁺ and Fe³⁺ in ZnWO₄ are theoretically studied based on the perturbation calculations for rhombically elongated octahedral 3d⁹ and 3d⁵ complexes. The impurity centres on Zn²⁺ sites undergo the local elongations of 0.01, 0.002 and 0.013 Å along the C₂ axis and the planar bond angle variations of 8.1°, 8.0° and 8.6° for Cu²⁺, Mn²⁺ and Fe³⁺, respectively, due to the Jahn–Teller effect and size and charge mismatch. In contrast to the host Zn²⁺ site with obvious axial elongation (～0.31 Å) and perpendicular (angular) rhombic distortion, all the impurity centres demonstrate more regular octahedral due to the above local lattice distortions. The copper centre exhibits significant Jahn–Teller reductions for the spin-orbit coupling and orbital angular momentum interactions, characterised by the Jahn–Teller reduction factor J (≈0.29 ? 1). The calculated EPR parameters agree well with the experimental results. The local structures of the impurity centres are analysed in view of the corresponding lattice distortions.     

Local structure of the trigonal defect center for Cr3+ ions in KMgF3 crystals

Abstract

The zero-field splitting D, the anisotropic g-factors g _∥, Δg(=g _∥ ? g _⊥) and the first excited state splitting Δ(² E) for the trigonal Cr³⁺–V_K center in KMgF₃: Cr³⁺ crystals have been studied from Macfarlane's high-order perturbation formulas. From the studies, the local structure of the trigonal center is obtained. The local lattice distortions (i.e., the displacement directions of the ions in the center) are consistent with the expectation based on the electrostatic interaction.     

Theoretical investigations of the spin Hamiltonian parameters and local tetragonal distortions for Cu2+ in crystalline and amorphous TeO2 and GeO2

The spin Hamiltonian parameters (i.e., anisotropic g factors and hyperfine structure constants) and local tetragonal distortions for Cu²⁺ in crystalline and amorphous TeO₂ and GeO₂ are theoretically investigated using the high-order perturbation formulas of these parameters for a tetragonally elongated octahedral 3d⁹ cluster. The impurity Cu²⁺ occupying the octahedral sites are found to experience the relative tetragonal elongation ratios of about 11.4% and 9.5% for crystalline TeO₂ and GeO₂ and 10.8% and 6.6% for amorphous TeO₂ and GeO₂, respectively, along the C₄ axis due to the Jahn–Teller effect. This reveals the larger tetragonal elongation distortions for the Cu²⁺ centres in crystalline than amorphous systems (especially TeO₂). The theoretical spin Hamiltonian parameters show good agreement with the experimental data. The results are discussed.     

Electron paramagnetic resonance parameters and local structure for Gd3+ in KY3F10

The electron paramagnetic resonance parameters, zero-field splittings (ZFSs) b₂⁰, b₄⁰, b₄⁴, b₆⁰, b₆⁴ and the g factors for Gd³⁺ on the tetragonal Y³⁺ site in KY₃F₁₀ are theoretically studied from the superposition model for the ZFSs and the approximation formula for the g factor containing the admixture of the ground ⁸S_7/2 and the excited ⁶L_7/2 (L=P, D, F, G) states via the spin-orbit coupling interactions, respectively. By analysing the above ZFSs, the local structure information for the impurity Gd³⁺ is obtained, i.e., the impurity-ligand bonding angles related to the four-fold (C₄) axis for the impurity Gd³⁺ center are found to be about 0.6° larger than those for the host Y³⁺ site in KY₃F₁₀. The calculated ZFSs based on the above angular distortion as well as the g factors are in reasonable agreement with the observed values. The present studies on the ZFSs and the local structure would be helpful to understand the optical and magnetic properties of this material with Gd dopants.      

Electron paramagnetic resonance of Mn2+ and Gd3+ in Pr2Zn3(NO3)12.24 H2O single crystals

The electron paramagnetic resonance of Mn²⁺ and Gd³⁺ doped in Pr₂Zn₃(NO₃)₁₂.24H₂O single crystals has been studied at X-band. Mn²⁺ substitutes for two Zn²⁺ sites, while Gd³⁺ substitutes for single type of Pr³⁺ sites. The spin-Hamiltonian analysis of the EPR spectra is presented at 298 K as well as 77 K.     

Enhanced photoluminescence of Sm/Bi co-doped Gd2O3 phosphors by combustion synthesis

Gd₂O₃:Sm³⁺ and Gd₂O₃:Sm³⁺,Bi³⁺ powders were prepared by a combustion method. Their structures were determined using X-ray diffraction. UV-visible absorption and photoluminescence spectra were investigated for Gd₂O₃:Sm³⁺ and Gd₂O₃:Sm³⁺,Bi³⁺ at different annealing temperatures and different doping concentrations. The emission spectra of all samples presented the characteristic emission narrow lines arising from the ⁴G_5/2→⁶H_J transitions (J=5/2, 7/2, and 9/2) of Sm³⁺ ions upon excitation with UV irradiation. The emission intensity of Sm³⁺ ions was largely enhanced with introducing Bi³⁺ ions into Gd₂O₃:Sm³⁺ and the maximum occurred at a Bi³⁺ concentration of 0.5 mol%. The relevant mechanisms were discussed with the sensitization theory by Dexter and the aggregation behavior of Bi³⁺ ions.     

The synthesis and the magnetic properties of Gd-doped FexCo1−x/CoyFe3−yO4 micro-octahedrons composites

Gd³⁺-substituted micro-octahedron composites (Fe_xCo_1−x/Co_yGd_zFe_3−y−zO₄) in which the Fe-Co alloy has either a bcc or fcc structure and the oxide is a spinel phase were fabricated by the hydrothermal method. The X-ray diffraction (XRD) patterns indicate that the as-synthesized Gd³⁺-substituted micro-octahedron composites are well crystallized. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) images show that the final product consists of larger numbers of micro-octahedrons with the size ranging from 1.3 to 5 μm, and the size of products are increased with increasing the concentration of KOH. The effect of the Co²⁺/Fe²⁺ ratio (0?Co²⁺/Fe²⁺?1) and substitution Fe³⁺ ions by Gd³⁺ ions on structure, magnetic properties of the micro-octahedrons composites were investigated, and a possible growth mechanism is suggested to explain the formation of micro-octahedrons composites. The magnetic properties of the structure show the maximal saturation magnetization (107 emu/g) and the maximal coercivity (1192 Oe) detected by a vibrating sample magnetometer.     

The effects of added foreign ions in Gd2O2S : Tb; crystal field calculations, lifetimes, photo-luminescence and absorption spectra

A spectroscopic study is carried out in which the effects of added Ca²⁺ and Ru⁴⁺ transition metal ions on some characteristics of the emission of Gd₂O₂S : Tb³⁺ phosphors (energy levels, intensities, lifetimes) are examined and compared. In order to distinguish the Tb³⁺ emissions from impurity ones, the electronic energy levels of trivalent terbium are determined and the energy level scheme is completed by a crystal field analysis. The optical spectra reveal no terbium doped impurity phase; however, other rare earth ions present as impurities in the starting materials are detected. They are identified, and the influence of the added Ca²⁺ and Ru⁴⁺ on their emission lines is also examined.     

Pressure induced effects in forsixrite monitored by ESR

Summary

Chromium doped single crystals of Forsterite where investigated directly under the influence of uniaxial pressure in situ by ESR. The two Cr³⁺ centres M₁ and M₂ exhibit distinct response to the action of pressure on the crystal as a whole. The pressure effects are manifested in remarkable changes of the line width of the fine structure transitions. Uniaxial pressure in the MPa range induces nearly symmetrical distribution of distortions of the coordination polyhedra of the Cr³⁺ centres accompanied by reorientation effects.     

EPR g factors and tetragonal distortion for the isoelectronic Ni and Cu centers in the CuGaSe2 crystal

The EPR g factors, g_|| and g_⊥, for the isoelectronic 3d⁹ ions Ni⁺ and Cu²⁺ at the tetragonal Cu⁺ site of the CuGaSe₂ crystal are calculated from the high-order perturbation formulas based on a two-spin-orbit-parameter model. In the model, both the contributions to g factors from the spin-orbit parameter of central 3d⁹ ion and that of ligand ion are contained. The calculated results appear to be consistent with the experimental values. The tetragonal distortions (characterized by θ−θ₀, where θ is the angle between the metal-ligand bond and C₄ axis, and θ₀≈54.74° is the same angle in cubic symmetry) of Ni⁺ and Cu²⁺ centers, which are different from the corresponding angle in the host CuGaSe₂ crystal and from impurity to impurity, are obtained from the calculations. The difference of the sign of g_||−g_⊥ between the isoelectronic Ni⁺ and Cu²⁺ centers is found to be due to the different tetragonal distortions of both centers in the CuGaSe₂ crystal.     

Ce3+ 掺杂高密度氧化物玻璃的闪烁性能研究

用高温熔融法制备了以SiO₂-B₂O₃-Al₂O₃-Gd₂O₃为基质系统Ce³⁺掺杂的玻璃样品, 测试样品的密度、紫外——可见透射光谱、紫外激发光谱和主要的闪烁性能, 并且把一部分闪烁性能和PbWO晶体及BGO晶体做比较. 着重研究了不同Ce³⁺掺杂浓度与Gd³⁺ 离子的含量对玻璃样品闪烁性能的影响规律. 结果表明: 玻璃样品具有较大的密度; 样品的X射线激发发射光谱发射峰位置都在390 nm左右, 当Ce³⁺ 离子的掺杂浓度为1.0 mol%(摩尔分数)、Gd₂O₃含量为15 mol%时, 玻璃样品的发光峰强度达到BGO晶体发光强度的90%; 同样验证了Ce³⁺ 离子具有浓度猝灭效应; Gd³⁺可以敏化Ce³⁺离子发光, 但是Gd³⁺离子到达一定浓度时, 反而会产生猝灭效应, 降低了Ce³⁺ 离子的发光. Ce³⁺ 离子掺杂SiO₂-B₂O₃-Al₂O₃-Gd₂O₃系统的闪烁玻璃有望替代闪烁晶体广泛应用于高能物理中.     

Theoretical evaluation of the electron paramagnetic resonance spin Hamiltonian parameters for the impurity displacements for Fe3+ and Ru3+ in corundum

The impurity displacements for Fe³⁺ and Ru³⁺ in corundum (Al₂O₃) are theoretically studied using the perturbation formulas of the spin Hamiltonian parameters (zero-field splitting and anisotropic g factors) for a 3d⁵ (with high spin S = 5/2) and a 4d⁵ (with low spin S = 1/2) ion in trigonal symmetry, respectively. According to the investigations, the nd⁵ (n = 3 and 4) impurity ions may not locate at the ideal Al³⁺ site but undergo axial displacements by about 0.132 Å and 0.170 Å for Fe³⁺ and Ru³⁺, respectively, away from the center of the ligand octahedron along the C₃ axis. The calculated spin Hamiltonian parameters based on the above axial displacements show good agreement with the observed values. The validity of the results is discussed.     

Upconversion luminescence of Tm^3＋/Yb^3＋ codoped oxyfluoride glasses

Novel oxyfluoride glasses are developed with the composition of 30SiO2-15Al2O3-28PbF2-22CdF2-0.1TmF3 - xYbF3 - （4.9 - x） AlF3（x=0, 0.5, 1.0, 1.5, 2.0） in tool fraction, Furthermore, the upconversion luminescence characteristics under a 970nm excitation are investigated. Intense blue, red and near infrared luminescences peaked at 453nm, 476nm, 647nm and 789nm, which correspond to the transitions of Tm^3＋： ^1D2 →^3F4, ^1G4 →^3H6, ^1G4 →^3F4, and ^3H4 →^3H6, respectively, are observed. Due to the sensitization of Yb^3＋ ions, all the upconversion luminescence intensities are enhanced considerably with Yb^3＋ concentration increasing. The upconversion mechanisms are discussed based on the energy matching rule and quadratic dependence on excitation power. The results indicate that the dominant mechanism is the excited state absorption for those upconversion emissions.     

Spin-Hamiltonian parameters and local rotational order parameters for Gd ion in the tetragonal phase of SrTiO3 crystal

Using a diagonalization method, the spin-Hamiltonian parameters (g factors g_||, g_⊥ and zero-field splittings b₂⁰, b₄⁰, b₂⁴, b₆⁰, b₆⁴) for Gd³⁺ ion at the 12-fold coordinated Sr²⁺ site in the tetragonal phase of SrTiO₃ at T≈4.2 and 77 K are calculated in a unified way. The calculated results are in reasonable agreement with the experimental values. The local rotational order parameters ?_l of Gd³⁺ center at the two temperatures are also obtained from the calculations. It is found that the local rotational order parameters ?_l of Gd³⁺ impurity center at both temperatures are different from the corresponding parameters ?_h in the host SrTiO₃ crystal and the changes of spin-Hamiltonian parameters with temperature are caused by the change of local rotational order parameter?_l with temperature. The results are discussed.     

Local tetragonal distortions of the (CrF6)3− and (FeF6)3− octahedral clusters in Cr3+- and Fe3+-doped tetragonal Rb2KGaF6 crystals

The local tetragonal distortions (α???α₀) (where α is the angle defined as tgα?=?R_⊥/R_//, R_⊥ and R_// are the metal–ligand distances parallel with and normal to the C₄ axis, α₀?=?45° is the same angle in cubic symmetry) of (CrF₆)^3? and (FeF₆)^3? octahedral clusters in the tetragonal Rb₂KGaF₆ crystals are estimated by analyzing their electron paramagnetic resonance (EPR) zero-field splittings D. The results indicate that the two impurity octahedra and hence the host (GaF₆)^3? octahedra are tetragonally elongated. The distortion (α???α₀) in magnitude differs from impurity to impurity because of the different sizes and natures of these impurities. These results are analogous to those in ABX₃ and doped ABX₃ perovskite crystals where the cubic-to-tetragonal phase transition is due to the rotation of BX₆ octahedra associated with the release or elongation of B–X bond along the C₄ rotational axis.     

共沉淀法制备Y2SiO5∶Er3+ ,Yb3+ ,Tm3+及其上转换发光性能研究

采用化学共沉淀法制备了系列Y_1.98-2xYb_2x Er_0.02SiO₅(0.00≤x≤0.15)以及Y_1.736Yb_0.24Er_0.02Tm_0.004SiO₅上转换发光材料,比较了室温下Y_1.98-2xYb_2x Er_0.02 SiO₅ (x=0.00,0.08)样品在400—1600 nm范围内的吸收光谱,测量了所有样品在976 nm OPO激光器激发下的上转换发射光谱,以及Er³⁺离子⁴S_3/2(⁴F_9/2)→⁴I_15/2,Tm³⁺离子¹G₄→³H₆荧光衰减曲线和不同激发功率下的上转换蓝光发射强度,从而分析讨论了Er³⁺,Tm³⁺在Y₂SiO₅中的上转换发光机理.研究结果表明:在1250 ℃相对较低的温度下合成了X2型单斜晶系Y₂SiO₅ ∶Ln³⁺(Ln³⁺=Er³⁺,Yb³⁺,Tm³⁺),Yb³⁺的敏化显著增强了样品在976 nm附近的吸收能力,并大幅度加宽了该处的吸收带.分析上转换发射光谱发现:上转换绿光和红光强度都随着Yb³⁺浓度的增加先增强后减弱,但红光的猝灭浓度较高,归因于Er³⁺→Yb³⁺反向能量传递ETU4和Yb³⁺→Er³⁺正向能量传递ETU3过程的发生;上转换蓝光发射是三光子吸收过程,是通过Yb³⁺,Tm³⁺之间三次声子辅助的能量转移方式实现的. 关键词： 上转换 共沉淀 2SiO₅∶Er³⁺')" href="#">Y₂SiO₅∶Er³⁺ 3+')" href="#">Yb³⁺ 3+')" href="#">Tm³⁺     

Investigations of the spin-Hamiltonian parameters and defect structures for Gd ions in YMO4 (M=V, P, As) crystals

A 56×56 energy matrix containing the ground multiplet ⁸S_7/2 and the excited multiplets ⁶L_7/2 (where L=P, D, F, G, H, I) for 4f⁷ ion Gd³⁺ at a tetragonal crystal field and under an external magnetic field is constructed. By diagonalizing the energy matrix, the spin-Hamiltonian parameters (g factors g_‖, g_⊥ and zero-field splittings b₂⁰, b₄⁰, b₄⁴, b₆⁰, b₆⁴) for Gd³⁺ ion at the tetragonal Y³⁺ site of YMO₄ (M=V, P, As) crystals are calculated. The calculated results are in reasonable agreement with the experimental values. The defect structures of Gd³⁺ centers in YMO₄ crystals are estimated from the calculation. The results are discussed.     

Er3+及Er3+/Yb3+掺杂ZrO2-Al2O3的制备及发光性质

采用共沉淀法制备了纳米晶ZrO₂-Al₂O₃∶Er³⁺发光粉体.所制备的粉体室温下具有Er3+离子特征荧光发射,主发射在绿光,其中位于547 nm、560 nm的绿光最强,并得出稀土离子与基质之间有能量传递.对不同煅烧温度下的样品研究表明:因不同温度下所制得的样品晶相不同.研究了纳米晶ZrO2-Al2O3∶Er3+及ZrO₂-Al₂O₃∶Er³⁺/Yb³⁺的上转换发光,并分析了上转换的跃迁机制.发现ZrO₂-Al₂O₃∶Er³⁺的绿光为双光子过程,而ZrO₂-Al₂O₃∶Er³⁺、Yb³⁺的上转换光谱中,红光和绿光也为双光子过程,而极弱的蓝光为三光子过程.讨论了Er³⁺的浓度猝灭现象.最适宜掺杂浓度的原子分数为2%（Er³⁺/Zr⁴⁺）.     

Theoretical investigations of the local structure and the g factors for the tetragonal Ru3+ center in PbTiO3

The local structure and the g factors for the tetragonal Ru³⁺ center in PbTiO₃ are theoretically studied from the perturbation formulas of the g factors for a 4d⁵ ion in tetragonally distorted octahedra. From the studies, the distance between the impurity Ru³⁺ and the center of the oxygen octahedron is found to be about 0.283 Å, which is smaller than that (≈0.3 Å) for the host Ti⁴⁺ site. It appears that the impurity may not occupy exactly the host Ti⁴⁺ site but suffer a slight inward shift toward the center of the oxygen octahedron. The calculated g factors based on the above local structure show good agreement with the experimental values.