Upconversion Luminescence Dynamics in Er^3＋/Yb^3＋ Codoped Nanocrystalline Yttria

The upconversion luminescence and dynamics in Er^3＋ /Yb^3＋ codoped nanocrystalline yttria （7-65 nm） are studied under 980-nm pulsed laser excitation, It is found that the red emission of ^4F9/2-^4I15/2 and the green emission of ^2H11/2/^4S3/2 in nanoparticles with lower concentration of Yb^3＋ result from a two-photon excitation, In nanocrystals with higher Yb^3＋ concentration, the red emissions from a two-photon excitation, while the green emissions from a three-photon excitation, The luminescence dynamics indicates that as the particle size decreases, both the rise and the decay time constants become shorter, As the size decreases to several nanometres, the rise process nearly disappears, suggesting that the upconversion luminescence originates mainly from self-excitation of Er^3＋, instead of the energy transfer of Yb^3＋→ Er^3＋.     

纳米晶ZrO2：Pr^3＋与ZrO2：Pr^3＋，Sm^3＋发光研究

采用化学共沉淀法制备了纳米晶ZrO2：pr^3＋粉体，所制备的纳米晶ZrO2：Pr^3＋粉体中Pr^3＋的强室温特征发射的两个主发射带为^1D2-^2H4和^3P0-^3H4跃迁。不同热处理温度下纳米晶ZrO2：Pr^3＋晶体结构不同，因此它们的发光不同；ZrO2基质向Pr^3＋有能量传递，在高温煅烧得到的单斜相配位场中能量传递较好。荧光强度与Pr^3＋浓度的关系研究表明：^3P0和^1D2功能级有不同的猝灭规律，由于[^1D2,^3H4]→[^1G4,^3F4]的交叉弛豫，使得^1D2-^3H4跃迁的猝灭浓度很低，在我们的实验中，掺0．1mol％Pr^3＋时^1D2-^3H4地跃迁发射最强，掺2mol％Pr^3＋时^3R0-^3H4跃迁发射最强。文章制备的纳米晶ZrO2：Pr^3＋，Sm^3＋中Sm^3＋的^4G（5-2）～^6H（7／2）跃迁荧光峰因Pr^3＋加入而增强，这除了两种离子某些能级相近产生荧光发射的叠加效应外，还存在Pr^3＋→Sm^3＋的能量传递。     

掺杂Er^3＋的TiO2的发射光谱研究

用无水乙醇、冰醋酸、钛酸丁酯凝胶法制备了掺杂Er^3＋的TiO2粉末，测量了其在488m激发下的Stokes发射光谱和980nm激发下的上转换发光光谱。在可见光范围内，观察到了绿光和红光，绿光从500-570nm，对应Er^3＋的^2H11/2,^4S3／2→^4I15/2，红光从650～690m，对应Er^3＋的^4F9／2→^4I15／2的跃迁。由ln Ivis-In Iin曲线可知，绿光和红光均为双光子过程，光强正比于泵浦功率的二次方，即Iout ∝Iin。初步研究了此材料的上转换过程。     

Role of amorphous silicon domains of Er^3＋ emission in the Er—doped hydrogenated amorphous silicon suboxide film

An investigation on the correlation between amorphous Si (a-Si) domains and Er^{3+} emission in the Er-doped hydrogenated amorphous silicon suboxide (a-Si:O:H) film is presented. On one hand, a-Si domains provide sufficient carriers for Er^{3+} carrier-mediated excitation which has been proved to be the highest excitation path for Er^{3+} ion; on the other hand, hydrogen diffusion from a-Si domains to amorphous silicon oxide (a-SiO_x) matrix during annealing has been found and this possibly decreases the number of nonradiative centres around Er^{3+} ions. This study provides a better understanding of the role of a-Si domains on Er^{3+} emission in a-Si:O:H films.     

Er^3＋ and Yb^3＋ Codoped Phosphate Laser Glass for High Power Flashlamp Pumping

A novel yb^3＋-Er^3＋ codoped phosphate glass for high power flashlamp pumping and high repetition rate laser at 1.54μm, designated EAT5-2, is developed. The weight-loss rate of is 1.3 × 10^-5 gcm^-2h^-1 in boiling water, which is comparable to Kigre＇s QX-Er glass. Some spectroscopic parameters are analysed by Judd-Ofelt theory and McCumber theory. The emission cross section is calculated to be 0.73 × 10^-20 cm^2. The thermo-mechanical properties of EAT5-2 are modified after an ion-exchange chemical strengthening process in a KNO3/NaNO3 molten salt bath. The thresholds for optical damage from the flashlamp pumping are tested on glass rods. A repetition rate of 15 Hz is achieved for chemically strengthened glass. The laser experimental results at 1.54 μm from flashlamp pumping are also reported.     

Er^3＋：YAG晶体Er^3＋离子的浓度对电磁感应光透明的影响

在一个三能级模型中展示了Er^3 :YAG晶体中的Er^3 浓度对电磁感应光透明（EIT）的影响。没有耦合场时,Er^3 离子浓度在15％左右时吸收达到最大;存在共振耦合场时,Er^3 离子浓度在3％左右时透射有一个最优值。     

Upconversion properties of Er^3＋/Yb^3＋ co-doped TeO2-Nb2O5-Li2O glasses

The Er^3＋/Yb^3＋ co-doped TeO2-Nb2O5-Li2O glass is prepared by conventional melting method, and its upconversion spectra are measured. The intense green upconversion luminescence upon excitation with a 976 nm laser diode is observed with the naked eyes. The dependence of luminescence intensity on the ratio of Yb^3＋/Er^3＋ is discussed in detail, and the relationship between the ratio of green luminescence intensity to red luminescence intensity and the ratio of Yb^3＋/Er^3＋ is also studied, The luminescence intensity increases with the ratio of Yb^3＋/Er^3＋ increasing. The ratio of Yb^3＋/Er^3＋ plays a more important role than the concentration of Er^3＋ in determining the upconversion luminescence intensity. The ratio of green luminescence intensity to red luminescence intensity reaches a maximum when ratio of Yb^3＋/Er^3＋ is 3. Thus the glass could be one of the potential candidates for LD pumping solid-state lasers.     

Luminescence Spectra of SrA112O19：Pr^3＋, Mn^2＋ under VUV-UV Excitation

Luminescence spectra of SrAl12O19：Pr^3＋,Mn^2＋ under VUV-UV excitation are investigated. The characteristic emissions between 4f levels and the excitation of 5d for Pr^3＋ are observed. The emission of Mn^3＋ peaks at 517nm and the excitations clue to the ground to multiplets are observed at 276, 360, 386 and 426nm. However, the spectral overlap between the emission of Pr^3＋ and excitation of Mn^2＋ is absent, suggesting that the quantum splitting cannot be achieved via a Pr^3＋ Mn^2＋ ion pair in the host SrAl12O19.     

Comparison of TiO2 and ZrO2 Films Deposited by Electron-Beam Evaporation and by Sol-Gel Process

TiO2 and ZrO2 films are deposited by electron-beam （EB） evaporation and by sol-gel process. The film properties are characterized by visible and Fourier-transform infrared spectrometry, x-ray diffraction analysis, surface roughness measure, absorption and laser-induced damage threshold （LIDT） test. It is found that the sol-gel films have lower refractive index, packing density and roughness than EB deposited films due to their amorphous structure and high OH group concentration in the film. The high LIDT of sol-gel films is mainly due to their amorphous and porous structure, and low absorption. LIDT of EB deposited film is considerably affected by defects in the film, and LIDT of sol-gel deposited film is mainly effected by residual organic impurities and solvent trapped in the film.     

掺Er^3＋离子Sr3Y2（BO3）4晶体光谱性能的研究

研究了提拉法生长的掺Er^3＋的Sr3Y2（BO3）4晶体的吸收光谱和荧光光谱。应用J—O理论分析并计算了光谱参数,得到唯象参数Ω2、Ω4和Ω6分别为11．90×10^-20cm^2、3．44×10^-20cm^2和1．92×10^-20cm^2。在Er^3＋：Sr3Y2（BO3）4晶体中,Er^3＋在1533nm波长的发射截面为1．00×10^-20cm^2,^4I13／2→^I15／2能级跃迁的荧光寿命和辐射寿命分别为0．58ms和4．10ms,良好的光谱性能表明Er^3＋：Sr3Y2（BO3）4晶体可能成为潜在的1．55μm波段的一种激光材料。     

Luminescent Properties of Eu^3＋—Doped Yttrium Oxide Chloride Embedded in Nanoporous Glass

The photoluminescence of Eu^3 -doped yttrium oxide chloride embedded in nanoporous glass has been observed.In comparison with those in the powder phosphor,the emission lines of Eu^3 ions becom much broader and lueshift was observed in the lines due to ^5D0→^7F2 transitions and the Eu-O charge transfer excitation band.The ratio intensities of the ^5D0→^7F1 transitions to the ^5D0→^7F2 transitions of Eu^3 ion become higher and change at different excitation excitation wavelengths,such as 393nm and 254nm.The two excitation wavelengths belong to the 4f→4f transition of the Eu^3 ion and the Eu-O charge transfer,respectively,This material may be developed into a new luminescent glass.     

Influence of LiB3O5 Structure on Microstructure and Optical Properties of ZrO2 Thin Films Prepared by Electron Beam Evaporation

ZrO2 thin films were deposited by using an electron beam evaporation technique on three kinds of lithium triborate (LIB3O5 or LBO) substrates with the surfaces at specified crystalline orientations. The influences of the LBO structure on the structural and optical properties of ZrO2 thin films are studied by spectrophotometer and x-ray diffraction. The results indicate that the substrate structure has obvious effects on the structural and optical properties of the film: namely, the ZrO2 thin film deposited on the X-LBO, Y-LBO and Z-LBO orients to m(-212), rn(021) and o(130) directions. It is also found that the ZrO2 thin film with m(021) has the highest refractive index and the least lattice misfit.     

Luminescence and Energy Transfer of Eu^2＋, Mn^2＋ in SrZnP2O7

The SrZnP2OT：Eu^2＋, Mn^2＋ phosphor is synthesized by high temperature solid state reaction. The luminescence properties and the energy transfer between Eu^2＋ and Mn^2＋ are investigated. The emission bands of this phosphor peaked at 42Ohm and 67Ohm are originated from the 5d → 4f transition of Eu^2＋ and from the 4T1 （4G） --〉 6A1 （6S） transit/on of Mn^2＋, respectively. With the increasing Mn^2＋ concentration, the intensity of fixed concentra- tion Eu^2＋ decreases and the intensity of Mn^2＋ also increases. It is suggested that there is an energy transfer from Eu^2＋ to Mn^2＋ in SrZnP2O7 host. According to Dexter＇s energy transfer formula of multipolar interaction, the energy transfer between Eu^2＋ and Mn^2＋ is due to the electric dipole-quadrupole interaction of the resonance transfer.     

纳米晶ZrO2：Eu3＋-Bi3＋的制备及Bi3＋敏化Eu3＋特征发射的研究

采用化学共沉淀法制备了纳米晶ZrO2：Eu3＋-Bi3＋粉体,所制备的纳米晶粉体均能观测到Eu3＋离子的室温特征发射．研究了样品的晶体结构和发光性质．结果表明：经600℃煅烧后得到的纳米晶ZrO2：Eu3＋-Bi3＋粉体的晶相为四方相,经800,950及1100℃煅烧后的样品为四方相和单斜相的混合晶相．Eu3＋离子在四方相中的室温特征发射明显强于在混合相中的发射．Bi3＋离子的掺入对Eu3＋离子的室温特征发射有显著的敏化作用．     

Yb^3＋/Er^3＋掺杂氟氧化物微晶玻璃的制备与发光性能

采用高温熔融法制备了Yb3＋/Er3＋掺杂的氟氧化物发光微晶玻璃,确定了最佳熔化温度（1 100℃）和退火温度（440℃,480℃）。测定得到基质玻璃的透过率为85%,掺入稀土后,透过率有所下降,并出现了稀土离子的特征吸收峰。980 nm半导体激光器（LD）激发下样品的上转换发射光谱存在4个明显的发射峰,分别为410,532,546和656 nm,对应于2H9/2→4I15/2,2H11/2→4I15/2,4S3/2→4I15/2和4F9/2→4I15/2跃迁。研究了不同Yb3＋/Er3＋（摩尔分数）和Er3＋浓度对上转换发光强度的影响,当Yb3＋∶Er3＋=4∶1、Er3＋摩尔分数为1.5%时,上转换发光强度达到最高。根据发光强度与泵浦功率之间的关系,确定了上转换发射均为双光子过程。讨论了Yb3＋,Er3＋离子间的能量传递,建立了上转换发光机制。     

Cd3Al2SiO12玻璃中Er^3＋的光学跃迁

根据Judd-Ofelt理论,利用镉铝硅酸盐玻璃中Er^3 的吸收光谱,计算了实验与理论振子强度,用量小二乘法拟合实验与理论振子强度得到了三个J－O强度参数Ω2,Ω4,Ω6。并由此计算了Er^3 在不同能级之间的自发辐射系数A、辐射寿命τ、荧光分支比β以及积分发射截面∑。根据这些参数分析认为掺铒镉铝硅酸盐玻璃可能实现近红外激光输出。     

Sr3B2O6：Tb^3＋，Li^＋绿色荧光粉的发光特性

用高温固相法合成了Sr3B2O6：Tb^3＋,Li^＋绿色荧光粉,并研究粉体的发光性质。发射光谱由位于黄绿区的4个主要荧光发射峰组成,峰值分别位于495,548,598,625nm,对应了Tb^3＋的^5D4→^7F6,^5D4→^7F5,^5D4→^7和^5D4→^7F3特征跃迁发射,548nm的发射最强。激发光谱表现从200—400nm的宽带,可以被近紫外光辐射二极管（near-ultraviolet light-emitting diodes,UVLED）管芯产生的350-410nm辐射有效激发。研究了Tb^3＋掺杂和电荷补偿剂对样品发光亮度的影响。Sr3B2O6：Tb^3＋,Li^＋是一种适用于白光LED的绿色荧光粉。     

纳米晶ZrO2∶Er^3＋的制备及发光性质

制备了纳米晶ZrO2∶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,主发射有蓝光和绿光两部分,其中位于406,474nm的蓝光较强。对不同煅烧温度下所制备的样品研究表明:因不同温度下所制得样品的晶相不同,绿光区的发光中心也不同。当四方相和单斜相达到一定的比例时,发光最强。同时观测到Er3 离子的上转换发射(包括绿光和红光两部分)。讨论了上转换发射的跃迁机制,976nm激发下的上转换过程是双光子过程。荧光强度与Er3 的掺杂浓度关系研究表明,Er3 在ZrO2中有浓度猝灭现象,最适宜掺杂浓度的原子数分数为0.9%(Er3 /Zr4 )。     

ZrO2中Eu3+的发光特性

研究了掺1mol％Eu^3 的ZrO2纳米材料随退火温度变化的发光性质,得到退火温度为600和800℃的样品中Eu^3 的^5D0→^7F2发射在604nm处,我们认为：^7F2能级受到较强的晶场影响而发生能级劈裂,劈裂成4个子能级,出现两种发射,在章中为604和612nm．的两种发射,这两种发射所占的分支比不同,前一种发射所占的分支比较大,而后一种发射所占的分支比较小,因而,604nm的发射占优势。研究了ZnO2纳米材料中掺杂浓度变化时Eu^3 的发光性质,得到掺杂浓度为3mol％的样品的发射与众不同,它只有597nm处的1个宽带发射。