Laser spectroscopy of optical centers in borosilicophosphate glass, coactivated by erbium and ytterbium ions

Based on analysis of the laser emission spectra of borosilicophosphate glass, coactivated by Er³⁺ and Yb³⁺ ions, we have determined the structure of the Stark splitting of the luminescence band for the erbium ion in the 1.5 μm region (the transition ⁴I_13/2 → ⁴I_15/2). In the wavelength interval 1532–1547 nm, we identified 12 sets of lines belonging to different types of optical centers of predominantly cubic symmetry. __________ Translated from Zhurnal Prikladnoi Spektroskopii, Vol. 73, No. 4, pp. 483–487, July–August, 2006.     

Optical and EPR spectroscopy of manganese ions in Sr3Ga2Ge4O14 crystals

Results of investigations of the spectroscopic properties of manganese-activated single crystals of Sr₃Ga₂Ge₄O₁₄ by the methods of optical and EPR spectroscopy are reported. It is shown that magnagese activator ions form substitutional centers Mn³⁺ and Mn²⁺ in 1a-octahedral positions of the Sr₃Ga₂Ge₄O₁₄ lattice. Changes in the opticla properties of Sr₃Ga₂Ge₄O₁₄: Mn after vacuum thermal annealing are attributed to charge transfer of some of the manganese ions (Mn³⁺→Mn²⁺). The relationship between the spectroscopical properties of Mn²⁺ ions and the crystallochemical structure of the system are discussed. I. Franko L’vov State University, 50, Dragomanov St., L’vov, 290005, Ukraine. Translated from Zhurnal Prikladnoi Spektroskopii, Vol. 64, No. 6, pp. 779–783, November–December, 1997.     

The effect of complexing processes on energy transfer Tl+→Gd3+ and Tl+→Tb3+ in glass

T. Shevchenko Kiev University, 252022 Kiev, Pr. Akad. Glushakova, 6, Ukraine. Translated from Zhurnal Prikladnoi Spektroskopii, Vol. 62, No. 3, pp. 192–196, May–June, 1995.     

Theoretical studies of the optical and EPR spectra for vanadyl ions in alkaline-earth aluminoborate glasses

The optical spectra and electron paramagnetic resonance (EPR) g and A factors of calcium aluminoborate glasses (CaAB) : VO²⁺ are calculated using a complete diagonalization (of the energy matrix) process (CDP). Good agreement between the theoretical values and experimental results indicates the effectiveness of the CDP method for theoretical studies of optical and EPR spectra of 3d¹ (or V⁴⁺) ions in glasses.     

Luminescence of O2−-vacancy centers in BaFBr and BaFCl

Irkutsk State University, 20, Gagarin Av., Irkutsk, 664003, Russia. Translated from Zhurnal Prikladnoi Spektroskopii, Vol. 62, No. 3, pp. 215–217, May–June, 1995.     

Optical properties and site distribution of Cr ions in alkali-disilicate glasses

The optical properties of the low-field sites of Cr³⁺-doped alkali (Li, Na, K) disilicate glasses have been investigated using the single configurational coordinate model. The assumption of a Gaussian site distribution for the Cr³⁺ ions taking as parameter the zero-phonon energy has been considered. For alkali disilicate glasses the inhomogeneous contribution to the broadening of the bands, associated to the site distribution, is lower than the homogeneous one. The electron-lattice coupling S and the mean phonon energy ?ω₀ have been obtained with results around 4 and 500 cm⁻¹, respectively, similar to those obtained by other authors in oxide glasses. The site-resolved study of the emission and excitation spectra and the luminescence decay curves have been carried out as a function of temperature. On the one hand, there is evidence of a non-radiative de-excitation process that becomes important over 140 K. On the other hand, and related to the site dependence of the radiative and non-radiative probabilities, different results involving low values for the quantum efficiencies and blue shifts of the emission bands as temperature increases have been explained. Besides, the non-exponential luminescence decay curves have been fitted to an expression proposed by the authors, which takes into account non-coupled distributions for the radiative and non-radiative de-excitation probabilities for the range of temperature covering from 13 to 300 K. From the fits, the temperature dependence of the non-radiative de-excitation probability is obtained for each disilicate glass, the results are in good agreement with the expression obtained assuming the harmonic approximation in the single configurational coordinate model.     

Optical characterization of Mn, Ni and Co ions doped zinc lead borate glasses

This paper reports on the development and optical characterization of heavy metal oxide (HMO)-based transparent glasses in the chemical composition of 15PbO-40B₂O₃-(45−x) ZnO−x TM²⁺ (=Mn²⁺ or Ni²⁺ or Co²⁺) (where x=0.2, 0.5 mol%). For these glasses both absorption and emission spectra have been measured, in order to understand their optical performances. The XRD profiles have confirmed their glassy nature and the FTIR spectral features have been analyzed. From the emission spectra, a bright green emission (538 nm) from Mn²⁺-glasses, an intense red emission (670 nm) from Ni²⁺ and from Co²⁺ (625 nm) glasses have been noticed very clearly. Based on the UV-absorption spectra of these materials, both direct and indirect bond gaps have been computed. Apart from the spectral analysis, different physical properties of these glasses have also been carried out. Due to the presence of both PbO and ZnO, these glasses are found to be good moisture-resistant optical systems. Both optical and physical properties have been found to be more encouraging towards their use as novel luminescent optical materials.     

Enhancement of upconversion luminescence in Tm/Er/Yb-codoped glass ceramic containing LiYF4 nanocrystals

A transparent Er³⁺–Tm³⁺–Yb³⁺ tri-doped oxyfluoride glass ceramics containing LiYF₄ nanocrystals were prepared. Under 980 nm laser diode (LD) pumping, intensive red, green and blue upconversion (UC) was obtained. The blue, green, and red UC radiations correspond to the transitions ¹G₄→³H₆ of Tm³⁺, ²H_11/2/⁴S_3/2→⁴I_15/2, and ⁴F_9/2→⁴I_15/2 of Er³⁺ ions, respectively. This is similar to that in Tm³⁺–Yb³⁺ and/or Er³⁺–Yb³⁺ co-doped glass ceramics. However, the blue UC radiations of the Er³⁺–Yb³⁺ co-doped glass ceramics is two-photon process due to cooperative energy transfer. The UC mechanisms were proposed based on spectral, kinetic, and pump power dependence analyses.     

EPR study of some rare-earth ions (Dy3+, Tb3+, and Nd3+) in YBa2Cu3O6-compound

We investigate the low temperature X-band electron paramagnetic resonance (EPR) of YBa(2)Cu(3)O(x) compounds with x congruent with 6.0 doped with Dy(3+), Tb(3+), and Nd(3). The EPR spectra of Dy(3+) and Tb(3+) have been identified. The EPR of Tb(3+) is used also to study the effect of suppression of high T(c) superconductivity by doping with Tb(3+). The EPR of Nd(3+) is probably masked by the intense resonance of Cu(2+). All experimental EPR results compare well with theoretical estimations.     

高温超导体霍尔电阻和霍尔角在涡旋玻璃相变附近的普适标度律及统一霍尔电阻方程

发现了一个钉扎效应影响霍尔电阻ρ_xy和霍尔角θ_H的普适标度律. 同时,根据纵向电阻ρ_xx的扩展幂律形式和对霍尔电导σ_xy的微观分析,给出了一个对有一次或多次霍尔反号的高温超导体都适用的霍尔电阻方程. 关键词： 高温超导体 涡旋玻璃相变 普适标度律 霍尔电阻方程     

Luminescence behavior of Tb ions in transparent glass and glass-ceramics containing CaF2 nanocrystals

Transparent glass-ceramics have been fabricated by heat treatment with 1.0 mol% Tb₂O₃-doped 45SiO₂-20Al₂O₃-10CaO-25CaF₂ aluminosilicate glass. The precipitated crystalline phase in the glass-ceramics is CaF₂ nanocrystals with a size of 15-27 nm and dispersed in the amorphous phase. Both photo- and radioluminescence measurements show that the increase of Tb³⁺ 545 nm line intensity by a factor of 4 and 3.5 is obtained in glass-ceramics with respect to the as-made glass, respectively.     

Synthesis of hybrid nanostructures composed of copper ions and poly(p-phenylenediamine) in aqueous solutions

A new kind of hybrid nanoparticles composed of copper ions and poly(p-phenylenediamine) has been synthesized in aqueous solution at room temperature. The nanoparticles have been characterized and studied by TEM, AFM, XPS, and UV spectroscopy. The synthesized nanoparticles are prone to connect with each other and form large nanoclusters. The diameters of the nanoparticles are 46 ± 26 nm. It is believed that a porous network structure exists inside the nanoparticles. The UV absorption spectra of the nanoparticles are sensed with pH and can be reversibly changed according to the pH level. This phenomenon of the nanoparticles has some potential applications. Nanosheets and branched rods composed of copper ions and poly(p-phenylenediamine) have also been obtained by using different ratios of copper ions and p-phenylenediamine as the initial reactant.     

用于S波段放大器的掺铥重金属氧化物玻璃发光性质研究

制备了不同Tm³⁺离子浓度的PbO-Bi₂O₃-Ga₂O₃-GeO₂重金属氧化物玻璃，根据吸收光谱计算了JO强度参量以及Tm³⁺离子在玻璃中的自发辐射概率、荧光分支比及荧光辐射寿命等光谱参数.通过测量1470nm波段发射光谱，计算表明该玻璃系统在S波段有较宽的荧光半高宽和较大的峰值受激发射截面，但玻璃中荧光寿命随稀土离子浓度增加呈线性下降，而交叉弛豫速率随浓度的平方迅速增加.研究结果仍可表明掺铥重金属氧化物玻璃是一种理想的S波段宽带光纤放大器用基质材料. 关键词： 重金属氧化物玻璃 3+离子')" href="#">Tm³⁺离子 S波段光纤放大器 光谱性质     

Fluorescence and persistent spectral hole burning of Eu in Ge-Ga-S-KBr glasses

Fluorescence and efficient persistent spectral hole burning of Eu³⁺ at 77 K were observed in chalcohalide glasses. The depth of the hole was approximately 30% after a burning process of 1 min with 50 mW power, and it was completely erased with Ar⁺ laser irradiation. The hole survived room temperature heat treatment and showed good thermal stability. The hole-burning mechanism was most probably the photo-reduction of Eu³⁺→Eu²⁺. Fluorescence from Eu³⁺ decreased with increasing temperature and disappeared at the temperature above ∼130 K.