Spectroscopic and photoluminescence characteristics of Dy ions in lead containing sodium fluoroborate glasses for laser materials

Lead containing calcium zinc sodium fluoroborate (LCZSFB) glasses doped with different concentrations of trivalent dysprosium ions were prepared and investigated by the XRD, FTIR, optical absorption, photoluminescence and decay curve analysis. The experimentally determined oscillator strengths have been determined by measuring the areas under the absorption peaks and the Judd–Ofelt (J–O) intensity parameters were calculated using the least squares fit method. From the evaluated J–O parameters the radiative transition probability rates, radiative lifetimes and branching ratios were calculated for ⁴F_9/2 excited level. Room temperature photoluminescence spectra for different concentrations of Dy³⁺-doped LCZSFB glasses were obtained by exciting the glass samples at 386 nm. The intensity of Dy³⁺ emission spectra increases with increasing concentration of 0.1, 0.25, 0.5 and 1.0 mol% and beyond 1.0 mol% the concentration quenching is observed. The measuring branching ratios are reasonably high for transitions ⁴F_9/2→⁶H_15/2 and ⁶H_13/2, suggesting that the emission at 484 and 576 nm, respectively, can give rise to lasing action in the visible region. From the visible emission spectra, yellow–blue (Y/B) intensity ratios and chromaticity color coordinates were also estimated. The lifetimes of ⁴F_9/2 metastable state for the samples with different concentrations were also measured and discussed.     

A simple and facile route for the synthesis of 2H-1,4-benzoxazin-3-(4H)-ones via reductive cyclization of 2-(2-nitrophenoxy)acetonitrile adducts in the presence of Fe/acetic acid

A simple route for the synthesis of 1,4-benzoxazin-3-(4H)-ones is described herein. This method involves the reductive cyclization of 2-(2-nitrophenoxy)acetonitrile adducts in the presence of Fe/acetic acid in good to excellent yields. This system was compatible with various other functional groups.     

Investigation of the electrical and magnetic properties of electron-doped Ruddlesden-Popper phases, CaO(Pr0.08Ca0.92MnO3)n (n=1, 2, 3 and ∞)

The electrical and magnetic properties of Pr^3±-doped Ruddlesden-Popper manganates with the formula, CaO(Pr_0.08Ca_0.92MnO₃)_n (n=1,2,3 and ∞) have been investigated. The electrical conductivity of the samples increases with the number of perovksite slabs sandwiched between the rock-salt-like CaO layers. Magnetic susceptibility measurements show an anomalous behavior for the n=1 composition which is attributed to the near absence of ferromagnetic correlations in a two-dimensional system. The magnetic behavior of other members can, however, be understood on the basis of a ‘ferromagnetic-droplet’ model. Since the number of electrons per perovskite slab is invariant across the series, the electronic properties are readily correlated to the phase space available for exchange interactions.     

Laser characteristics of a new laser dye: 7-Diethylamino-3-Styryl Benzimidazo (1,2-a) Quinoline

The laser characteristics of a new dye, 7-Diethyl-amino-3-Styryl Benz31 yimidazo (1,2-a) Quinoline (DSBQ) have been investigated in two solvents: DiMethylSulfOxide (DMSO) and DiMethylFormamide (DMF) by excitation with a pulsed nitrogen laser and compared with that of the standard dye rhodamine B. The lasing range of the dye is nearly 40 nm with maxima at 635 nm and 625 nm in DMSO and DMF, respectively. The efficiency of this dye (DSBQ) has been found to be better than half that of rhodamine B.     

Propriétés viscoélastiques linéaires de solutions de polybutadiène en régime semi-dilué et concentré

Résumé L'évolution des propriétés viscoélastiques linéaires de polymères en solution est caractérisée par l'étude des variations des trois paramètres caractéristiques de la viscoélasticité linéaire (viscosité limite ₀, complaisance limiteJ _e ⁰ et module de plateauG _N ⁰ ) en fonction de la concentration dans différents solvants. Les polymères étudiés sont des polybutadiènes linéaires et branchés en étoile, à distribution étroite de masses moléculaires. Les solvants étudiés ont des températures de transition vitreuse inférieure, égale ou supérieure à celle du polybutadiène (respectivement le tétradécane, un polybutadiène de faible masse moléculaire et une huile commerciale). Les résultats obtenus ( ₀ c ^4,0,G _N ⁰ c ^2,25 etJ _e ⁰ c ^–2,25) sont en désaccord avec le comportement conforme aux modèles de champ moyen généralement admis, et semble partiellement en accord avec les modèles récents de la relaxation et de la thermodynamique des longues chaînes flexibles.

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Summary The linear viscoelastic properties of polymer solutions are studied through the concentration dependence of the three characteristic parameters of linear viscoelasticity (zero-shear viscosity ₀, limiting complianceJ _e ⁰ and plateau modulusG _N ⁰ ) in various solvents. The polymers are narrow-distribution linear and starbranched polybutadienes. The glass transition temperatures of the solvents are below, equal to, and above, theT _g of polybutadiene (respectively tetradecane, low molecular weight polybutadiene, and a commercial oil). The results ( ₀ c ^4.0,G _N ⁰ c ^2.25 andJ _e ⁰ c ^–2.25) do not agree with the usual mean field behavior assumed for the viscoelastic properties of polymer solutions, and seem to agree partly with recent models for the relaxation and thermodynamics of long chains.

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Zusammenfassung Das linear-viskoelastische Verhalten von Polymerlösungen wird anhand der Abhängigkeit der drei charakteristischen Parameter (Nullviskosität ₀, NullkomplianzJ _e ⁰ und PlateaumodulG _N ⁰ ) von der Konzentration in verschiedenen Lösungsmitteln untersucht. Bei den Polymeren handelt es sich um lineare und sternförmig verzweigte Polybutadiene mit enger Molmassenverteilung. Die Glasübergangstemperaturen der Lösungsmittel (Tetradecan, niedermolekulares Polybutadien bzw. ein kommerzielles Ol) sind niedriger, gleich oder höher als diejenigen des Polybutadiens. Die Ergebnisse ( ₀ c ^4,0,G _N ⁰ c ^2,25 undJ _e ⁰ c ^–2,25) stimmen nicht mit den Voraussagen der üblicherweise zugrundegelegten, durch Mittelwertbildung gekennzeichneten Theorien überein, sondern scheinen zumindest zum Teil denen neuer thermodynamischer bzw. Relaxationstheorien langkettiger Polymerer zu entsprechen.

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Towards Stereoselective Synthesis of the C(31)–C(39) and C(20)–C(27) Fragments of Phorboxazole A

The stereoselective synthesis of the C(31)–C(39) and C(20)–C(27) fragments of phorboxazole A ( 1 ) was achieved from commercially available and inexpensive D ‐mannitol. Crimmins aldol reaction and a decarboxylative Claisen‐type reaction are the key steps for the C(31)–C(39) fragment, and L ‐proline‐catalyzed aldol reaction, Sharpless asymmetric epoxidation, and epoxide ring opening reaction with Gilman's reagent are the key steps for the C(20)–C(27) fragment of phorboxazole.