Role of Al coordination in barium phosphate glasses on the emission features of Ho ion in the visible and IR spectral ranges

The glasses of the composition (39−x)BaO-xAl₂O₃-60P₂O₅:1.0Ho₂O₃ (in mol%) with x value ranging from 1.0 to 4.0 have been synthesized. The IR spectral studies of these glasses have indicated that there is a gradual transformation of Al³⁺ ions from tetrahedral to octahedral with increase in the concentration of Al₂O₃ up to 3.0 mol%. Optical absorption and fluorescence spectra (in the visible and NIR regions) of these glasses have been recorded at room temperature. The Judd-Ofelt theory could successfully be applied to characterize the absorption and luminescence spectra of Ho³⁺ ions in these glasses. From the luminescence spectra, various radiative properties like transition probability A, branching ratio β_r, the radiative lifetime τ_r and emission cross-section σ^E for various emission levels of these glasses have been evaluated. The radiative lifetime of the ⁵S₂→⁵I₈ (green emission) transition has also been measured. The variations observed in these parameters have been discussed in the light of varying co-ordinations (tetrahedral and octahedral positions) of Al³⁺ ions in the glass network. The influence of hydroxyl groups on the luminescence efficiency of the transition ⁵S₂→⁵I₈ has also been discussed. Finally the optimum concentration of Al₂O₃ for getting maximum luminescence output has also been identified and reported.     

Mid-Infrared Emission Characteristic and Energy Transfer of Ho<Superscript>3+</Superscript>-Doped Tellurite Glass Sensitized by Tm<Superscript>3+</Superscript>

We report on 2.0-μm emission characteristic and energy transfer of Ho³⁺-doped tellurite glass sensitized by Tm³⁺ upon excitation of a conventional 808 nm laser diode. The Judd-Ofelt strength parameters, spontaneous radiative transition probabilities and radiative lifetime of Ho³⁺ have been calculated from the absorption spectra by using the Judd-Ofelt theory. Significant enhancement of 2.0-μm emission of Ho³⁺ has been observed with increasing Tm³⁺ doping up to 0.7 mol%. The energy transfer coefficient of the forward Tm³⁺→Ho³⁺ is approximately 17 times larger than that of the backward Tm³⁺←Ho³⁺ energy transfer. Our result indicates that the maximum gain of 2.0-μm emission, assigned to the transition of ⁵I₇→⁵I₈ of Ho³⁺, might be achieved from the tellurite glass at the concentration of 0.5 mol% of Tm₂O₃ and 0.15 mol% of Ho₂O₃. The high gain coefficient and quantum efficiency (1.16) along with the large value of the product of the stimulated emission cross-section and the measured radiative lifetime (4.12×10⁻²⁷ m²s) of the Ho³⁺/Tm³⁺-codoped tellurite glasses might find potential applications in efficient 2.0-μm laser.     

Cr3+/Tm3+/Ho3+共掺氟磷酸盐玻璃的制备及性能表征

制备了不同 Al(PO₃)₃含量的掺铥系列氟磷酸盐玻璃,研究了其结构、热稳定性和光谱性质. 研究了不同摩尔百分数 Al(PO₃)₃掺杂下 Cr³⁺/Tm³⁺/Ho³⁺共掺氟磷酸盐玻璃在 2.0μm 处的发光特性. 并且用Judd-Ofelt理论计算了强度参量,并由此计算了激发能级的自发辐射跃迁速率、辐射寿命、荧光分支比等光谱参量. 结果表明,随着 Tm³⁺浓度增加,2.0μm 处发光的强度逐渐增强. 证明了Tm³⁺(³F₄) →Ho³⁺(⁵I₇)能量转移是非常有效的,并与掺杂浓度有关. 关键词： 氟磷酸盐玻璃 能量传递 荧光光谱 吸收光谱     

Emission features of Ho ion in Nb2O5, Ta2O5 and La2O3 mixed Li2O-ZrO2-SiO2 glasses

Li₂O-ZrO₂-SiO₂: Ho³⁺ glasses mixed with three interesting d-block elemental oxides, viz., Nb₂O₅, Ta₂O₅ and La₂O₃, were prepared. Optical absorption and photoluminescence spectra of these glasses have been recorded at room temperature. The luminescence spectra of Nb₂O₅ and Ta₂O₅ mixed Li₂O-ZrO₂-SiO₂ glasses (free of Ho³⁺ ions) have also exhibited broad emission band in the blue region. This band is attributed to radiative recombination of self-trapped excitons (STEs) localized on substitutionally positioned octahedral Ta⁵⁺ and Nb⁵⁺ ions in the glass network. The Judd-Ofelt theory was successfully applied to characterize Ho³⁺ spectra of all the three glasses. From this theory various radiative properties, like transition probability A, branching ratio β_r and the radiative lifetime τ_r, for ⁵S₂ emission levels in the spectra of these glasses have been evaluated. The radiative lifetime for ⁵S₂ level of Ho³⁺ ions has also been measured and quantum efficiencies were estimated. Among the three glasses studied the La₂O₃ mixed glass exhibited the highest quantum efficiency. The reasons for such higher value have been discussed based on the relationship between the structural modifications taking place around the Ho³⁺ ions.     

Tm3+/Ho3+共掺碲酸盐玻璃的2.0μm发光特性及能量传递

研究了Tm³⁺/Ho³⁺共掺TeO₂-WO₃-ZnO玻璃在808 nm激光二极管抽运下的2.0μm发光特性及Tm³+与Ho³⁺之间的能量传递.应用Judd-Ofelt理论计算了Ho³⁺在碲酸盐玻璃中的谱线强度参量Ω_t (t=2,4,6)、自发辐射概率A_r、辐射寿命τ_r等.计算了Ho³⁺的吸收截面σ_a(λ)和受激发射截面σ_e(λ).结果表明：碲酸盐玻璃中Tm³⁺→Ho³⁺正向能量传递系数大约是Tm³⁺←Ho³⁺反向能量传递系数的18倍.Ho³⁺离子的⁵I₇能级的寿命为3.9ms，2.0μm处的最大发射截面为9.15×10^-21cm².在0.5mol% Tm₂O₃和0.15mol% Ho₂O₃共掺的碲酸盐玻璃中能获得2.0μm的最大增益.通过比较氟化物、碲酸盐和镓铋酸盐重金属氧化物等玻璃中Ho³⁺的量子效率η，σ_e×τ_m值和增益系数G(λ)等，发现Tm³⁺/Ho³⁺共掺碲酸盐玻璃是一种理想的2.0μm激光器用基质玻璃. 关键词： 2.0μm发光 能量传递 增益 碲酸盐玻璃     

An investigation on visible luminescence of Ho activated LBTAF glasses

Different concentrations of Ho³⁺-doped lead borate titanate aluminum fluoride (LBTAFHo) glasses with chemical composition of PbO-H₃BO₃-TiO₂-AlF₃-Ho₂O₃ were prepared by the melt quenching method. The spectral properties were investigated using the absorption, emission and decay measurements. The experimental oscillator strengths were calculated from the area under the absorption bands. Applying Judd-Ofelt theory, the intensity parameters (Ω_{λ=2, 4, 6}) were calculated, by the least square fit approach from which the radiative transition rates, luminescence branching ratios and radiative decay times were determined. The photoluminescence spectra revealed the quenching of luminescence intensity beyond 1.0 mol% of Ho³⁺ ion concentration. To investigate the luminescence potentiality of ⁵F₄→⁵I₈ emission level, the effective bandwidth and the stimulated emission cross-section were determined. The quenching in experimental decay time is attributed to the resonance energy transfer among the excited Ho³⁺ ions.     

Optical properties of Ho-doped novel oxyfluoride glasses

Novel oxyfluoride glasses SiO₂-Al₂O₃-Na₂O-ZnF₂ doped with Ho³⁺ and Ho³⁺/Yb³⁺ were fabricated. The optical properties of the synthesized glasses were experimentally and theoretically investigated in detail. The experimental and calculated oscillator strengths of Ho³⁺ were determined by measurement of absorption spectrum of Ho³⁺-singly doped glass. According to the Judd-Ofelt theory, the Judd-Ofelt parameters were calculated, by which the radiative transition probabilities, fluorescence branching ratios and radiative lifetimes were obtained. Visible upconversion luminescence was observed under 980 nm diode laser excitation and the influence of Yb³⁺ concentration on the emission bands were also investigated. The dependence of the upconversion emission intensity upon the excitation power was examined, and the upconversion mechanisms were discussed.     

Spectroscopic and photoluminescence properties of Ho doped Ba0.65Sr0.35TiO3 nanocrystals

Ho³⁺ doped Ba_0.65Sr_0.35TiO₃ (BST) nanocrystals was prepared by sol-gel method. The structural and morphological properties of the nanocrystals were characterized using X-ray diffraction (XRD) and transmission electron microscopy (TEM). The absorption spectrum, photoluminescence spectrum and fluorescence time decay curve were measured at room temperature. Based on the Judd-Ofelt (J-O) theory, the J-O intensity parameters Ω_t (t=2, 4, 6) of Ho³⁺ doped BST nanocrystals were calculated to be 0.67×10⁻²⁰ cm², 1.11×10⁻²⁰ cm² and 1.09×10⁻²⁰ cm², respectively. The emission probabilities, radiative lifetimes and branching ratios of the different Ho³⁺ transitions were also determined. The emission cross sections of the important intermanifold transitions ⁵F₄,⁵S₂→⁵I₈, ⁵F₅→⁵I₈ and ⁵F₄→⁵I₇ have been calculated from the luminescence spectrum. The room temperature fluorescence lifetime of the ⁵S₂→⁵I₈ transition for Ho³⁺ in BST nanocrystals was measured and the radiative quantum efficiency was estimated to be 61.9%.     

Optical absorption and emission properties of Pr and Er in lithium cesium mixed alkali borate glasses

This article presents the optical absorption and emission properties of Pr³⁺ and Er³⁺ in mixed alkali borate glasses of the type 68B₂O₃·xLi₂O·(32-x)Cs₂O (where x=8, 12, 16, 20 and 24). The variation of Judd-Ofelt intensity parameters (Ω_λ), the peak wavelength of the hypersensitive transitions, radiative transition probabilities (A_rad) and peak emission cross-sections (σ_p) with x in the glass matrix have been discussed in detail. The changes in position of hypersensitive transition and intensity parameters with x are correlated to the structural changes in the host matrix. The estimated radiative lifetimes (τ_R) of certain excited states of both Pr³⁺ and Er³⁺ in lithium cesium mixed alkali borate glasses are reported. Branching ratios (β) and integrated absorption cross-sections (Σ) for certain important transitions are presented. Peak stimulated emission cross-sections (σ_p) are calculated for the observed emission peaks of Pr³⁺ and Er³⁺ ions in this glass matrix.     

Spectroscopy of thulium and holmium heavily doped tellurite glasses

In this study, we report spectroscopic properties of Tm³⁺ and Ho³⁺ codoped tellurite glasses over a wide dopant concentration range in order to assess their potential laser performance under 790 nm diode laser excitation. The impact of Tm³⁺ and Ho³⁺ concentrations is investigated to identify specific candidates for fiber laser operation. The emission cross section is calculated and discussed, as well as the gain coefficient of this type of glasses. Energy transfer microparameters and critical ion distances are determined for ³H₄, ³F₄ (Tm³⁺), and ⁵I₇ (Ho³⁺) emission levels in the framework of diffusion-limited regime and dipole–dipole interaction. We also report thermal properties of tested glasses.     

Improvement of thermal and spectroscopic behavior of Er<Superscript>3+</Superscript>/Ce<Superscript>3+</Superscript> co-doped tellurite glass for lasing materials

Tellurite glasses (TeO₂–ZnO–Nb₂O₅) mono-doped Er³⁺ and co-doped Er³⁺/Ce³⁺ have been prepared using the melt-quenching technique. To evaluate the effect of Ce³⁺ on the structural, thermal stability of glass hosts and fluorescence properties of Er³⁺, X-ray diffraction patterns, Ftir spectra, differential scanning calorimeter curves, absorption spectra, fluorescence emission spectra, fluorescence lifetimes, up-conversion emission spectra of glass samples were measured and investigated. Using Judd–Ofelt theory, we calculated intensity parameters (Ω₂, Ω₄ and Ω₆), spontaneous emission probabilities, the radiative lifetime, luminescence branching factors and the quantum yield of luminescence for ⁴I_13/2 → ⁴I_15/2 transition. The co-doping with Ce³⁺ was effective on the suppression of up-conversion emission of Er³⁺ owing to the phonon-assisted energy transfer: Er³⁺:⁴I_11/2 + Ce³⁺:²F_5/2 → Er³⁺:⁴I_13/2 + Ce³⁺:²F_7/2 which contributed the effective enhancement of 1.53 µm fluorescence emission. The change in optical properties with the addition of Ce³⁺ ions have been discussed and compared with other glasses. Using the Mc Cumber method for the ⁴I_13/2 → ⁴I_15/2 transition, absorption cross-section, calculated emission cross-section, and gain cross-section values support that TZNEr1Ce1 glass is a potential material for developing broad-band and high-gain erbium-doped fiber amplifiers applied for 1.53 µm.     

Investigation of 2.0 μm emission in Tm and Ho co-doped oxyfluoride tellurite glass

This paper reports 2.0 μm emission properties of Tm³⁺/Ho³⁺ co-doped oxyfluoride tellurite glass exited by 808 nm laser diode (LD). Mid-infrared transmittance property of glass was investigated by Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectrometer. The real chemical composition of investigated glass was identified by X-ray photoelectric spectroscopy (XPS). Thermal stability of the glass was determined by differential thermal analysis (DTA) measurement. The Judd-Ofelt parameters, spontaneous radiative transition probabilities, branching ratios and radiative lifetime of Ho³⁺ were calculated based on the absorption spectra by using Judd-Ofelt theory. Results indicate that the maximum 2.0 μm emission intensity attributed to the ⁵I₇→⁵I₈ transition of Ho³⁺ was achieved at 1.5 mol% Tm₂O₃ and 1 mol% Ho₂O₃ concentrations in oxyfluoride tellurite glass. OH⁻ absorption at 3000 cm⁻¹ was greatly depressed by introduction of 10 mol% F⁻. The maximum absorption and stimulated emission cross-section of Ho³⁺ near 2.0 μm are 7.0×10⁻²¹ cm² at 1950 nm and 8.8×10⁻²¹ cm² at 2048 nm, respectively. The calculated radiative lifetime of 4.4 ms for ⁵I₇→⁵I₈ transition and large stimulated emission cross-section of the Tm³⁺/Ho³⁺ co-doped oxyfluoride tellurite glass indicate that the glass has a potential application in efficient 2.0 μm laser.     

Spectroscopic features of Pr, Nd, Sm and Er ions in Li2O-MO (Nb2O5, MoO3 and WO3)-B2O3 glass systems

Li₂O-MO (Nb₂O₅, MoO₃ and WO₃)-B₂O₃ glasses doped with four rare earth ions, viz., Pr³⁺, Nd³⁺, Sm³⁺ and Er³⁺ (of 1.0 mol% each) were prepared. The glasses were characterized by X-ray diffraction, differential scanning calorimetry, ESR, optical absorption and photoluminescence spectra. From the measured intensities of various absorption bands of these glasses, the Judd-Ofelt parameters Ω₂, Ω₄ and Ω₆ have been evaluated. The Judd-Ofelt theory could successfully be applied to characterize the absorption and luminescence spectra of these glasses. From this theory, various radiative properties like transition probability A, branching ratio β_r, the radiative life time τ_r and the emission cross-section σ^E for various emission levels of these glasses have been determined and reported. An attempt has also been made to throw some light on the relationship between the structural modifications and luminescence efficiencies of all the three glasses. The analysis of the data indicated high non-radiative losses in Nb₂O₅ mixed glasses.     

一种新型掺铒碲酸盐玻璃的光谱性质研究

研究了一种新型掺Er³⁺碲酸盐玻璃的光谱性质；应用Judd-Ofelt理论计算了碲 酸盐玻璃中Er³⁺离子的强度参数Ω(Ω₂=479×10^-20 cm²,Ω₄= 152×10^-20cm²,Ω₆=066×10^-20cm2)，计算了离子的自发跃迁概 率，荧光分支比；应用McCumber理论计算了Er³⁺的受激发射截面(σ_{e=1040×1 0^-21cm²)，Er³⁺离子⁴I13/ 2→⁴I15/2发射谱的 荧光半高宽(FWHM=655nm)及各能级的荧光寿命(⁴I13/2 能级为τrad =399ms)；比较了不同基质玻璃以及不同类型碲酸盐玻璃中Er³⁺离子的光谱 特性， 结果表明该掺铒碲酸盐玻璃具有更好的光谱性能，更适合于掺Er³⁺光纤放大 器实现宽带和高增益放大. 关键词： 碲酸盐玻璃 光谱性质 Judd-Ofelt理论}     

Single color upconversion emission in Ho/Yb and Tm/Yb doped P2O5-MgO2-Sb2O3-MnO2-AgO glasses

The Ho³⁺/Yb³⁺ and Tm³⁺/Yb³⁺ doped P₂O₅-MgO₂-Sb₂O₃-MnO₂-AgO glasses were prepared by high temperature melting method. Under a 975 nm laser diode (LD) excitation, the single red and single blue upconversion (UC) emissions were observed in Ho³⁺/Yb³⁺ and Tm³⁺/Yb³⁺ doped samples, respectively. By studying the spontaneous radiative and multiphonon relaxation probabilities, we find that the multiphonon relaxation probability of ⁵I₆ (Ho³⁺) state is very large (1.39 × 10⁶ s^− 1), which is helpful to the population of ⁵I₇ state. The multiphonon relaxation probability of ³H₅ and ³F_2,3 (Tm³⁺) is also very large, which results in lots of population in ³F₄ and ³H₄ states. The results are that the red UC emission of Ho³⁺ and the blue UC emission of Tm³⁺ are stronger.     

Influence of modifier oxide on spectroscopic and thermoluminescence characteristics of Sm ion in antimony borate glass system

Sb₂O₃-B₂O₃:Sm³⁺ glasses mixed with three different modifier oxides viz., PbO, CaO and ZnO were prepared. Optical absorption, photoluminescence and thermoluminescence (TL) spectra of these glasses have been recorded at room temperature. From the measured intensities of various absorption bands of these glasses, the Judd-Ofelt parameters Ω₂, Ω₄ and Ω₆ have been evaluated. The Judd-Ofelt theory could successfully be applied to characterize the absorption and luminescence spectra of these glasses. From this theory, various radiative properties like transition probability A, branching ratio β_r, the radiative lifetime τ_r, and the emission cross-section σ^E for various emission levels of these glasses have been determined and reported. An attempt has also been made to throw some light on the relationship between the structural modifications and luminescence efficiencies of all the three glasses. The analysis of TL data indicates high non-radiative losses in ZnO mixed glasses.     

Yb3+敏化的Er3+/Ho3+共掺碲酸盐玻璃的上转换发光研究

用高温熔融法制备了系列Er³⁺/Yb³⁺共掺，Ho³⁺/Yb³⁺共掺，和Er³⁺/Yb³⁺/Ho³⁺三掺碲酸盐玻璃，在975nm激光抽运下三种掺杂玻璃中都出现了较强的绿光和红光上转换.研究了Yb³⁺离子对Er³⁺和Ho³⁺离子上转换发光强度的影响以及Yb³⁺→Er关键词： 3+/Yb³⁺/Ho³⁺共掺')" href="#">Er³⁺/Yb³⁺/Ho³⁺共掺 碲酸盐玻璃 光谱性质 上转换     

~ 1.2 μm near-infrared emission and gain anticipation in Ho doped heavy-metal gallate glasses

Ho³⁺-doped low-phonon-energy heavy-metal gallate glasses (LKBPBG) have been prepared and efficient 1.199 μm emission originating from the ⁵I₆ → ⁵I₈ radiative transition has been observed under 900 nm excitation. The spontaneous emission probability and the maximum stimulated emission cross-section were derived to be 294.31 s^− 1 and 3.46 × 10^− 21 cm², respectively. The ratio of quantum yields between ~ 1.2 and ~ 2.0 μm emissions was identified to be 16%, demonstrating that the ⁵I₆ → ⁵I₈ transition is favorable for optical amplification. The maximum gain coefficient of 1.84 dB/cm at 1.199 μm wavelength was anticipated in the ideal status. These results indicate that the Ho³⁺-doped LKBPBG glasses have a promising potential for the development of ~ 1.2 μm signal amplifier devices.     

Absorption and emission properties of Nd in lithium cesium mixed alkali borate glasses

Lithium cesium mixed alkali borate glasses of the composition 67B₂O₃·xLi₂O·(32−x)Cs₂O (where x=8, 12, 16, 20 and 24) containing 1 mol% Nd₂O₃ were prepared by melt quenching. The absorption spectra of Nd³⁺ were studied from the experimental oscillator strengths and the Judd-Ofelt intensity parameters were obtained. The intensity parameters are used to determine the radiative decay rates (emission probabilities of transitions) (A_T), branching ratios (β) and integrated absorption cross-sections (Σ) of the Nd³⁺ transitions from the excited state J manifolds to the lower lying J′ manifolds. Radiative lifetimes (τ_R) are estimated for certain excited states of Nd³⁺ in these mixed alkali borate glasses. Luminescence spectra were measured and the emission cross-sections (σ_p) were evaluated for the three emission transitions. The variation of luminescence intensity with x was recorded for the three transitions at different excitation power to see the effect of mixed alkalies in these borate glasses.     

Conversion of infrared radiation into visible emission in NaY(WO4)2:Yb, Ho crystal

The spectroscopic characteristics and fluorescence dynamics for Yb³⁺/Ho³⁺:NaY(WO₄)₂ crystal were investigated. The parameters of oscillator strengths, the spontaneous transition probabilities, the fluorescence branching ratios, the radiative lifetimes and the stimulated emission cross sections have been calculated based on Judd-Ofelt theory and Füchtbauer-Ladenburg method. The energy transfer efficiency from Yb³⁺ to Ho³⁺ was 65.85%. The green emission (530-570 nm) corresponding to (⁵F₄, ⁵S₂)→⁵I₈ transition, red emission (640-670 nm) due to ⁵F₅→⁵I₈ transition and NIR emission (740-770 nm) attributed to (⁵F₄, ⁵S₂)→⁵I₇ transition were observed on 974 nm excitation at room temperature. Under low pump power, the intensity of green light emission is weaker than that of the red light, while under high pump power, the case is on the contrary. The upconversion is based on the two-photon process either the energy transfer from Yb³⁺ ions or by the excited state absorption. The proposed mechanisms of upconversion emissions were provided.