Quantum cutting in Gd2SiO5: Eu3+ by VUV excitation

The emission and excitation spectra of Gd2SiO5: Eu3+ were investigated using the VUVbeam line of the Beijing Synchrotron Radiation Facility (BSRF). The experimental results werediscussed in the frame of visible quantum cutting process involved in Gd3+-Eu3+ system. Upon di-rect excitation into the 6GJ states of Gd3+, two visible photon emissions from Eu3+ were observed.Cursory evaluation proved that Gd2SiO5: Eu3+ is an efficient visible quantum cutter.