Optical properties of Nd3+ ions doped in oxyfluoroborate glass

Laser induced excitation spectrum of the Nd3+ ions doped in oxyfluoroborate glass have been recorded. Stark components of different electronic states have been reported. Judd-Ofelt analysis has also been accomplished on the basis of ultraviolet-visible-near-infrared (UV-vis-NIR) absorption spectrum. Various radiative parameters such as electric dipole line strength, transition probability, life time of the various energy levels, branching ratio etc., have been estimated.     

Spectroscopic properties of Nd3+ doped transparent oxyfluoride glass ceramics

In this paper, the spectroscopic properties of Nd(3+) doped transparent oxyfluoride glass ceramics containing LaF(3) nano-crystals were systematically studied. The formation and distribution of LaF(3) nano-crystals in the glass matrix were investigated by X-ray diffraction (XRD) and transmission electron microscopy (TEM). Based on Judd-Ofelt theory, the intensity parameters Omega(t) (t=2, 4, 6), spontaneous emission probability, radiative lifetime, radiative quantum efficiency, width of the emission line and stimulated emission cross-section of Nd(3+) were evaluated. Particularly, the effect of Nd(3+) doping level on them was discussed. With the increase of Nd(3+) concentration in the glass ceramic, the experimental luminescence lifetime, radiative quantum efficiency and stimulated emission cross-section vary from 353.4 micros, 78.3% and 1.86 x 10(-20)cm(2) to 214.7 micros, 39.9% and 1.52 x 10(-20)cm(2), respectively. The comparative study of Nd(3+) spectroscopic parameters in different hosts suggests that the investigated glass ceramic system is potentially applicable as laser materials for 1.06 microm emission.     

Viscosity and thermal expansion of soda-lime-silica glass doped with Gd2O3 and Y2O3

In order to reveal the effects of rare earth elements on the rheological behavior of silicate melt, the properties of viscosity and thermal expansion of soda-lime-silica glass doped with Gd₂O₃ and Y₂O₃ were investigated by the rotating crucible viscometer and dilatometry. The results show that, introduction of Gd₂O₃ and Y₂O₃ increases the coefficient of thermal expansion and decreases viscosity of soda-lime-silica glass. When the amount of Gd₂O₃ and Y₂O₃ increases from 0 to 1.00 mol%, the coefficient of thermal expansion of soda-lime-silica glass increases firstly from 7.67 to 7.79 and 8.05, and then decreases to 7.78 and 7.66 ( × 10⁻⁶ °C⁻¹) respectively. In the case of melting temperature, its value decreases from 1830K to 1714 K, and then elevates to 1727 K as the content of Gd₂O₃ up to 1.00 mol%, however, as Y₂O₃ content increases from 0 to 1.00 mol% the melting temperature decreases monotonously from 1830K to 1737 K. The viscosity, melting temperature and coefficient of thermal expansion of soda-lime-silica glasses co-doped with Gd₂O₃ and Y₂O₃ are larger, comparing with glasses doped solely with Gd₂O₃ or Y₂O₃. The effect of co-doping with Gd₂O₃ and Y₂O₃ on thermal expansion and viscosity properties of soda-lime-silica glass, which is similar with the mixed-alkali effect in silicate glasses, is also observed.     

Preparation and characterization of Nd3+ doped sodium leadbismuthate glass

Nd(3+) doped unconventional sodium leadbismuthate glass is prepared through the melt quenching method. The amorphous nature of the glass is confirmed through the X-ray diffraction study. The differential thermal study was performed to identify the glass transition and approximate glass thermal stability measurements. To identify the local structure of the glass, Fourier transform infrared spectral analysis was also carried out. By performing the Judd-Ofelt theory, the theoretical and experimental oscillator strengths were calculated.     

Optical properties of Ho3+ doped oxyfluoroborate glass

Ho3+ doped oxyfluoroborate glasses have been prepared with different concentration of holmium. The absorption and the fluorescence spectra have been recorded and used to determine various optical parameters such as oscillator strength, Judd-Ofelt intensity parameters, electric dipole line strengths, transition probability, branching ratio, stimulated emission cross section etc. Lifetime of the 5S2 level has been measured and found to decrease with an increase of the rare earth concentration. Non-radiative transition probability and quantum efficiency of the radiative transitions have also been calculated.     

Effect Nd2O3 content on electrochemical performance of polyaniline/Nd2O3 composites

Polyaniline/neodymium(III) oxide (PANI/Nd₂O₃) composites were synthesized by in situ chemical oxidative polymerization method, and the new electrode materials were used for supercapacitor. The composites were characterized physically by scanning electron microscope (SEM), Fourier transform infrared spectra (FTIR) and X‐ray diffraction (XRD). SEM, IR and XRD results showed the existence of interactions between PANI and Nd₂O₃. The electrochemical capacitance performance of the composites was investigated by cyclic voltammetry, galvanostatic charge–discharge tests and ac impedance spectroscopy with a three‐electrode system in 6 M KOH solution. Cyclic voltammetry and galvanostatic charge/discharge tests proved that the addition of Nd₂O₃ enhanced the capacitance of the composites. However, the conductivity of the composites decreases with increasing the amount of Nd₂O₃. Electrochemical impedance tests manifest that the charge‐transfer resistance of the composites is smaller than that of the pure PANI, which indicates the addition of Nd₂O₃ could lower resistance and facilitate the charge transfer of the active materials. All results support that Nd₂O₃ has a significant contribution to the performance of PANI and makes the composites have more active sites for faradiac reaction and larger specific capacitance than pure PANI. Copyright © 2014 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

Optical properties of Dy3+ doped in oxyfluoroborate glass

Optical absorption, fluorescence and photoacoustic spectra of Dy3+ doped in oxyfluoroborate glass has been studied. Lifetime of 4F(9/2) level has been measured for different concentration of Dy3+. Effect of concentration quenching on the lifetime and the fluorescence yield has been observed and the mechanism of energy transfer discussed. The energy transfer from Pr3+ to Dy3+ has been observed and explained in a codoped glass containing Pr3+ + Dy3+.     

New elaboration of Na2O-B2O3-SiO2 glass doped with CdS nanocrystals from gel formed in aqueous solution

A new route for preparing a CdS doped sodium borosilicate glass from a gel formed in an aqueous solution is described. This elaboration process allows the preparation of a gel which starts densifying at 400°C just after the Cd sulphurizing process ensuring the protection of crystallites from oxidation. The densification of the matrix is completed at the fusion temperature (730°C), which is low enough to reduce the coalescence of the crystallites. Microstructural and optical characterization of the CdS doped glasses indicate that the crystallite size depends upon the Cd concentration. A model to calculate the crystallite size from optical absorption spectra is proposed. It indicates that the average sizes of crystallites range from 11 nm for a concentration of 0.03 mol% Cd to 3.7 nm for 0.016 mol% Cd.     

Thermal properties and optical transition probabilities of Tm3 + doped TeO2-WO3 glass.

Glasses with the composition of (1 - x)TeO2 + (x)WO3, where x = 0.15, 0.25 and 0.3 were prepared and, their thermal and absorption measurements were carried out. Differential thermal analysis (DTA) curves taken in the 23-600 degrees C temperature range with a heating rate of 10 degrees C/min reveal a change in the value of the glass transition temperature, Tg, while crystallization was not observed for the glasses containing a WO3 content of more than 15 mol%. All the glasses were found to be moisture-resistant. The absorption bands corresponding to the absorption of the 1G4, 3F2, 3F3 and 3F4, 3H5 and 3H4 levels from the 3H6 ground level of the Tm3+ ion were observed in the optical absorption spectra. Integrated absorption cross-sections of each band except that of 3H5 level was found to vary with the glass composition. Judd-Ofelt analysis was carried out for the samples doped with 1.0 mol% Tm2O3. The omega2 parameter shows the strongest dependence on the host composition and it increases with the increasing WO3 amount. The value of omega4 increases rather slowly while the value of omega6 is practically independent of the composition. The strong dependence of the parameter omega2 indicates that this parameter is related to the structural change and the symmetry of the local environment of the Tm3+ ions in this glass.     

Optical properties of Sm3+ doped calibo glass with addition of lead oxide

Optical absorption and fluorescence spectra of Sm3+ doped calibo glasses and the effects on these on addition of lead oxide have been recorded. The concentration of lead oxide has been varied from 0 to 30 mol%. The Judd-Ofelt intensity parameters Omegalambda (lambda=2, 4, 6) for f-f transitions in Sm3+ ions trapped in these glasses are calculated and their variation with increase in proportion of lead oxide has been discussed. It is observed from the fluorescence spectra that the intensity of fluorescence reaches a maximum when 20% of PbO is present. Stimulated emission cross-section is calculated and compared with its value for other lattices.     

Optical properties of Sm3+ ions doped in tellurite glass

Judd-Ofelt analysis of Sm(3+) ions doped in a tellurite glass has been accomplished. Fluorescence and life-time measurements have been carried out using Ar(+) laser and excimer laser. Stark splitting has been observed in the upper and lower levels in fluorescence. The life-time of 4G(5/2) level as a function of Sm(3+) concentration has been measured. Concentration quenching and the mechanism responsible for the same have been found.     

Spectroscopic properties of Ho3+ ions doped in tellurite glass

Spectroscopic properties of Ho3+ doped tellurite glass (1 mol.% of Ho3+) have been studied. The absorption and fluorescence spectra have been recorded and analysed using the Judd-Offelt theory. The analysis indicates that Ho doped tellurite glasses can show lasing on the 5F4 (5S2)-5I8 transition (548.0 nm).     

Optical properties of Er3+ ions doped in oxyfluoroborate glass

In this paper the Stark components of 4S(3/2), 2H(11/2) and 4I(15/2) levels of Er3+ ion doped in oxyfluoroborate glass have been resolved using laser excitation and fluorescence measurements. The lifetime of 4S(3/2) level as a function of Er3+ concentration in the glass host has also been measured. Concentration quenching due to interaction among rare earth ions and the mechanism responsible for the same has been elucidated. The Judd-Ofelt analysis of the absorption spectrum has also been carried out.     

Spectroscopic properties of Pr(3+) doped in tellurite glass

The absorption and fluorescence spectra of Pr(3+) doped in tellurite glass has been recorded and analyzed in terms of Judd-Ofelt theory. The lifetime of (3)P(0) and (3)P(1) levels has been measured. Fluorescence quenching has been observed for higher concentrations of Pr(3+) ion. The temperature dependence of the fluorescence intensity and the lifetime of the (3)P(0) level has been investigated and found that they decrease with the increase of the temperature.     

Synthesis,characterization, dielectric and rectification properties of PANI/Nd2O3:Al2O3 nanocomposites

Polyaniline–Nd₂O₃:Al₂O₃ nanocomposites were prepared by in situ oxidative polymerization method using different weight percentages of oxide powders. The prepared nanocomposites were characterized by Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy and X‐ray diffraction for molecular and crystal structures. Scanning electron microscopy and transmission electron microscopy images show the tubular structure of polyaniline nanocomposite with embedded metal oxides. The electrical conductivity of the nanocomposites increases with increase in temperature as well as with concentration of Nd₂O₃:Al₂O₃ particles in polyaniline. This is because of the hopping of charge polarons and extended chain length of the nanocomposites as evidenced by the negative thermal coefficient (NTC) characteristic. A high NTC value of 2.67 was found in nanocomposites with 15 wt% of oxide particles. These nanocomposites show low dielectric constant and dielectric loss; the electrical conductivity is higher than 0.3 S/cm as confirmed by Cole–Cole plot that indicates a decrease in both grain resistance and bulk resistance of the nanocomposites. The current–voltage and capacitance–voltage measurements were also carried out. The carrier mobility μ values of pure polyaniline and nanocomposites were found to be 4.27 × 10^?3 and 1.45 × 10^–2 H.M^?1, respectively. A significant enhancement in carrier mobility was observed in comparison with the literature. Copyright © 2016 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

MgO或Fe2O3掺杂Ce0.8Nd0.2O1.9固体电解质的结构和电性能

采用溶胶-凝胶法合成SiO2含量为0.05%(w,质量分数)的Ce0.8Nd0.2O1.9(NDC)粉体(NDCSi).分别将0-2.0%(x,摩尔分数)的MgO或FeO1.5添加到NDCSi粉体中,经10MPa压片后于1300°C烧结6h.采用X射线衍射(XRD)、拉曼(Raman)光谱和场发射扫描电子显微镜(FE-SEM)对样品进行结构表征.采用交流(AC)阻抗谱测试样品导电性能.结果表明:所有样品均呈现单一立方萤石结构.MgO或Fe2O3掺杂于NDCSi体系,均可提高材料的致密度,降低烧结温度,提高材料的晶界电导率和总电导率.掺杂MgO或Fe2O3样品的相对密度(>93%)高于NDC或NDCSi(约86%),有效促进了样品致密化.掺杂Fe2O3或MgO的样品(NDCSi+0N.D5FCeSOi样1.5或品总ND电C导Si率+2(.10.M1×g1O0)-具3S有·c最m高-1)电的导5.7率和,525.60倍°C.M时g总O电或导Fe率2O分3掺别杂是于6.N3D×C10S-i3样或品2.对9×晶10界-3电S·导c率m-的1,是影响比晶粒电导率更明显.MgO或Fe2O3掺杂于NDCSi均具有烧结助剂和晶界清除剂的双重作用,但清除杂质SiO2的机制不同.     

Y2O3和Nd2O3介孔薄膜的制备与表征

以聚乙烯合丁烯-嵌-聚氧乙烯嵌段共聚物(PHB-PEO)作模板, 采用蒸发诱导自组装方法, 分别制备了Y2O3和Nd2O3介孔薄膜. 用小角、广角X射线衍射和透射电子显微镜对薄膜样品在不同的热处理阶段进行了表征. 结果表明, 所制备的Y2O3和Nd2O3薄膜样品呈现一种大孔径(平均孔径分别约为11.5和12.5 nm)、有序的立方扭曲球形孔排列、稳定于450 ℃并具有部分晶态孔壁结构的介孔薄膜材料.     

Thermal behaviour of CO2 laser-irradiated CeO2 doped with Yb2O3

Results concerning the thermal behaviour of Yb₂O₃-doped CeO₂ samples irradiated with CO₂ laser beams in continuous wave are presented.

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Zusammenfassung Es werden Ergebnisse einer Untersuchung des thermischen Verhaltens von CeO₂-Proben dargelegt, die mit CO₂-Laser bestraht wurden.

     

Electrical transport properties of Zn doped ZnO

Electrical resistivity and Hall effect measurements at 77–373°K are presented for Zn doped ZnO crystals. The crystals have been doped systematically at 600–1100°C in controlled pressures of Zn. The concentration of electrons at room temperature is in the range n_RT = 2.5 × 10¹⁶, to 3.6 × 10¹⁸, cm^?3. The donor level E_D and the concentrations of donors N^D and acceptors N_A have been calculated from a best fit to the experimental relationships log n versus $\text{1}\text{T}$ and log μ_H versus log T. At dilute concentrations of donors, two donor levels have been observed, E_D^I = 0.043–0.045 eV and a deeper level E^II_D greater than 0.165 eV. The ZnO was found to behave as a metal at N_D ～ 6 × 10¹⁸, cm^?3.At least two different donors have to be assumed in order to explain the experimental results. It is suggested that interstitial Zn is the electrical active donor at higher doping levels. The nature of the other donor is not clear. Neither 1s¹ H-type nor 1s² He-type donors seem to explain all the observations consistently.     

Study of EPR, optical properties and electrical conductivity of vanadyl doped Bi2O3.PbO.B2O3 glasses

Heavy metal based oxide glasses having composition xBi(2)O(3).(0.30 - x)PbO.0.70B(2)O(3) have been prepared (0.00 < or = x < or = 0.15, mol%) containing 2.0mol% of V(2)O(5) by normal melt-quenching technique. Electron paramagnetic resonance (EPR), optical spectra and dc conductivity of these glasses have been studied. Spin Hamiltonian parameters (SHP) of VO(2+) ions, dipolar hyperfine parameter, P and Fermi contact interaction parameter, K, molecular orbital coefficients (alpha(2) and gamma(2)) and optical band gap have been calculated. It is observed that in these glasses, the tetragonal nature of V(4+)O(6) complex increases with Bi(2)O(3) content. Increase in Bi(2)O(3):PbO ratio results in the contraction of 3d(xy) orbit of the unpaired electron in the vanadium ion, and the SHP are dependent on the theoretical optical basicity, Lambda(th). In present glasses, the conductivity (activation energy) first decreases (increases) with increase in mol% of Bi(2)O(3) content upto x = 0.08 and then shows a maxima (minima) at x = 0.10 and then starts decreasing (increasing) upto x < or = 0.15 with mol% of Bi(2)O(3) content.