The effects of Er3+ ion concentration on 2.0-μm emission performance in Ho3+/Tm3+ co-doped Na5Y9F32 single crystal under 800-nm excitation

Na₅Y₉F₃₂ single crystals doped with ~0.8-mol% Ho³⁺,~1-mol% Tm³⁺,and various Er³⁺ ion concentrations were prepared by a modified Bridgman method.The effects of Er³⁺ion concentration on 2.0-μm emission excited by an800-nm laser diode were investigated with the help of their spectroscopic properties.The intensity of 2.0-μm emission reached to maximum when the Er³⁺ ion concentration was ~1 mol%.The energy transfer mechanisms between Er³⁺,Ho³⁺,and Tm³⁺ ions were identified from the change of the absorption spectra,the emission spectra,and the measured decay curves.The maximum 2.0-μm emission cross section of the Er³⁺/Ho³⁺/Tm³⁺tri-doped Na₅Y₉F₃₂ single crystal reached 5.26 × 10^-21 cm².The gain cross section spectra were calculated according to the absorption and emission cross section spectra.The cross section for ~2.0-μm emission became a positive gain once the inversion level of population was reached 30%.The energy transfer efficiency was further increased by 11.81% through the incorporation of Er³⁺ ion into Ho³⁺/Tm³⁺ system estimated from the measured lifetimes of Ho³⁺/Tm³⁺-and Er³⁺/Ho³⁺/Tm³⁺-doped Na₅Y₉F₃₂single crystals.The present results illustrated that the Er³⁺/Ho³⁺/Tm³⁺tri-doped Na₅Y₉F₃₂ single crystals can be used as promising candidate for 2.0-μm laser.     

Large magnetic entropy change in weberite-type oxides Gd3MO7(M=Nb,Sb,and Ta)

In the present work,the structure,magnetic properties,and cryogenic magnetocaloric effect of weberite-type oxides Gd₃MO₇(M=Nb,Sb,and Ta)are reported through powder X-ray diffraction,bulk susceptibility,and heat capacity measurements,as well as scaling law analysis and a mean-field approach.A remarkably large isothermal magnetic entropy change of 354.0 m J K^-1cm^-3is observed for Gd₃SbO₇under an external field of 9 T at 2.0 K.The relative cooling power is estimated to be 618.9 J kg^-1(4.8 J cm^-3)for an applied field of 8.9 T,with the largest adiabatic temperature change being 22.4 K at 6.3 K.The magnetocaloric performance of these oxides is quite impressive when compared with the benchmark magnetic refrigerant,gadolinium gallium garnet(Gd₃Ga₅O₁₂,GGG).Therefore,Gd₃MO₇(M=Nb,Sb,and Ta)are promising alternatives for cryogenic cooling techniques,especially for the magnetic liquefaction of helium.     

Strong spin frustration and magnetism in kagomé antiferromagnets LnCu3(OH)6Br3(Ln = Nd,Sm, and Eu)

To study the effects of lanthanide ions on the geometrically frustrated antiferromagnets and their magnetic properties,we grew high-quality single crystals of LnCu₃(OH)₆Br₃(Ln=Nd,Sm,and Eu) by hydrothermal method and studied their crystal structures and magnetic properties.The refinements of the crystal structure referred to the powder x-ray diffraction data show that LnCu₃(OH)₆Br₃ adopt a Kapellasite-type layer structure,which is...     

Magnetic properties and promising cryogenic magneto-caloric performances of Gd20Ho20Tm20Cu20Ni20 amorphous ribbons

The magnetic cooling utilizing magneto-caloric effect is recognized as promising energy efficiency and environmentally friendly technology.Here we report a systematical study on the microstructures,magnetic properties and cryogenic magneto-caloric performances of the Gd₂₀Ho₂₀Tm₂₀Cu₂₀Ni₂₀ amorphous ribbons.It is found that the ribbons reveal a second-order phase transition and are accompanied by a table-shaped magneto-caloric effect.The calculated magneticentropy-change maximum |ΔSM|,temperature averaged entropy change(i.e.,TEC(10)),and refrigerant capacity reach 13.9 J/kg·K,13.84 J/kg-K and 740 J/kg with magnetic field change of 0-7 T,respectively,indicating that the present Gd₂₀Ho₂₀Tm₂₀Cu₂₀Ni₂₀ amorphous ribbons are good candidates for magnetic cooling.     

Zcs(4000)+ and Zcs(4220)+ in a Multiquark Color Flux-Tube Model

We systematically investigate the mass spectrum, spatial configuration and magnetic moment of the ground and p-wave states ■ with various color-spin configurations in a multiquark color flux-tube model. Numerical results indicate that the state Z_cs(4000)⁺ can be described as the compact state ■ with 1³S₁. Its main colorspin configuration is ■ and its magnetic moment is 0.73μN. The state Z_cs(4220)⁺can be depicted as the compact sta...     

UPCONVERSION FLUORESCENCE DYNAMICS OF Tm3+ IONS IN LiYF4 CRYSTAL

According to Judd-Ofelt parameter calculation and energy transfer theory, the cross-relaxation process of the Tm³⁺ ions is investigated. A four-level system of coupled rate equations is established to study the fluorescence dynamics of Tm³⁺ in LiYF₄ crystal. Attentions are focused on the upconversion luminescence ¹G₄→³H₆ (483.0 nm) in Tm³⁺:LiYF₄. The relationship between the avalanche properties (critical pump rate, fluorescence intensity and buildup time) originated by resonant excited state absorption and the doped Tm³⁺ concentration is discussed, and some useful conclusions are drawn.     

Ferroelectricity in a diatomic Ising chain as investigated by the elastic Ising model

An elastic Ising model for a one-dimensional diatomic spin chain is proposed to explain the ferroelectricity induced by the collinear magnetic order with a low-excited energy state. A statistical theory based on this model is developed to calculate the electrical and magnetic properties of Ca₃CoMnO₆, a typical quasi-one-dimensional diatomic spin chain system. The calculated ferroelectric polarization and dielectric susceptibility show a good agreement with recently reported data on Ca₃Co_2-xMn_xO₆ (x ≈0.96) (Phys. Rev. Lett. 100 047601 (2008)), although the predicted magnetic susceptibility does not coincide well with experiment. We also address the rationality and deficiency of this model by including a first-order correction which improves the consistency between the model and experiment.     

MAGNETIC AND ELECTRICAL PROPERTIES OF TWO POLYANILINE FAMILIES:PANI-H3PO4 and PANI-C4H6O6

We report a comparative study between two kinds of polyaniline, PANI-H₃PO₄ and PANI-C₄H₆O₆. We have measured the temperature dependence of the dc-conductivity σ_dc(T) and magnetic susceptibility χ_T(T). The structure of polyaniline was characterized by F ourier transform infrared technique, electron-spin-resonance and X-ray diffraction. Polyanil ine synthesized with phosphoric and tartaric acids leads to high magnetic suscep tibility χ_T(at T=295 K)≈10^-4 emu/mol.2rings. The dc-conductivity of both kinds of PANI shows a semiconductor behavior and follows the quasi one-dimensional variable-range-hopping model. A compa rison of the magnetic susceptibility shows greater electron localization in PANI-C₄H₆O₆, which is in agreement with the lower conductivity at room temper ature for PANI-C₄H₆O₆.     

Magnetoresistance and Kondo Effect in Nodal-Line Semimetal VAs_2

We performed calculations of the electronic band structure and the Fermi surface,measured the longitudinal resistivity ρxx(T,H),Hall resistivity ρxy(T,H),and magnetic susceptibility as a function of temperature at various magnetic fields for VAs₂ with a monoclinic crystal structure.The band structure calculations show that VAs₂ is a nodal-line semimetal when spin-orbit coupling is ignored.The emergence of a minimum at around11 K in ρxx(T) measured at H=0 demonstrates that some additional magnetic impurities(V⁴⁺,S=1/2)exist in VAs₂ single crystals,inducing Kondo scattering,evidenced by both the fitting of ρxx(T) data and the susceptibility measurements.It is found that a large positive magnetoresistance(MR) reaching 649% at 10 K and 9 T,its nearly quadratic field dependence,and a field-induced up-turn behavior of ρxx(T) also emerge in VAs₂,although MR is not so large due to the existence of additional scattering compared with other topological nontrivial/trivial semimetals.The observed properties are attributed to a perfect charge-carrier compensation,which is evidenced by both the calculations relying on the Fermi surface and the Hall resistivity measurements.These results indicate that the compounds containing V(3d³4s²) element can be as a platform for studying the influence of magnetic impurities to the topological properties.     

激发功率、退火温度及Tm3+浓度对Tm3+/Er3+/Yb3+三掺YF3粉末上转换发光性质的影响

用水热法合成了Tm³⁺/Er³⁺/Yb³⁺三掺杂YF₃上转换发光粉末,并对其进行了结构和形貌表征.对上转换发射谱的研究表明,在相对低激发功率下,可以观察到比较明亮的近白色发光,且随着激发功率的增大,上转换发射强度迅速增大并达到饱和状态,继续增大激发功率,出现发光猝灭现象.退火温度对上转换发射强度的影响表明,随着退火温度的升高,Tm³⁺,Er³⁺的所有特征发射峰均相对增强.上转换发射谱随Tm³⁺浓度变化关系表明,在相对低Tm³⁺掺杂浓度下,Tm³⁺-Er³⁺相互作用占优势,Tm³⁺把能量传递给Er³⁺,Er³⁺发射相对增强;在相对高掺杂浓度下,Tm³⁺-Tm³⁺之间交叉弛豫过程占优势,Er³⁺发射相对减弱.从实验结果看出,该粉末的上转换发光非常丰富,从紫外到红外均有发射,是一种潜在的白色上转换发光及三维固体显示材料.     

Tm3+,Yb3+共掺Bi2WO6上转换发光材料的制备及其温度传感性质

用高温固相法制备了不同浓度的Tm³⁺和Yb³⁺共掺杂Bi₂WO₆上转换发光材料.对合成粉末的微结构、上转换发射光谱,以及材料的光学温度传感性质进行了表征和分析.X射线衍射谱结果显示,Tm³⁺和Yb³⁺离子的掺杂基本不影响Bi₂WO₆基质材料的正交晶系结构.在980 nm激发下,Tm³⁺和Yb³⁺掺杂摩尔分数分别是1%和6%时获得样品中Tm³⁺发射强度最大.随激发泵浦功率从199 mW增加到400 mW,1%Tm³⁺,6%Yb³⁺:Bi₂WO₆样品中Tm³⁺的4个发射峰强度均增强.199—400 mW激发功率下,样品光强I和激发功率Pn呈现线性关系.计算该范围激发泵浦功率和Tm³⁺发射强度的关系,得到Tm^3+<...     

An investigation on the magneto-optic properties of terbium gallium garnet under high magnetic field

The superexchange interaction on a magnetic ion may be represented by an effective field H_m = $\lambda$M in some paramagnetic materials, here λ is the coefficient of effective field and M = $\chi$H_e with $\chi$ being the magnetic susceptibility and H_e being the applied field. The variation of the equivalent $\lambda_{\chi}$with the dynamic applied field is given and the crystal field-splitting levels of the excited configuration 4f⁷5d¹ of the Tb³⁺ ion are calculated in the Tb₃Ga₅O₁₂. By means of the effective field H_m and the applied field H_e, the Faraday rotation of Tb₃Ga₅O₁₂ at 6 K and 41 K, under the high magnetic field and at 0.63 μm wavelength, are presented. Our calculated results are in agreement with the experimental data.     

Composites of nanotubular polyaniline containing Fe3O4 nanoparticles

Results of charge-transport and magnetic measurements of nanotubular polyaniline (PANI) composites containing Fe_3O_4 nanoparticles (～10nm) synthesized by a "template-free" method are reported. The T^{-1/2} resistivity has been observed, and dc magnetic susceptibility data are fitted to an equation χ=χ^*_P+C/T. With increasing weight ratio of Fe_3O_4, the electrical conductivity and temperature- independent susceptibility χ^*_P increase, and the Curie-type susceptibility is suppressed at low temperatures. Further discussions have been given. The PANI-H_3PO_4/Fe_3O_4 composite containing 27wt% of Fe_3O_4 nanoparticles is superparamagnetic, exhibiting very little hysteresis even at 5K.     

Pressure- and temperature-dependent luminescence from Tm3+ ions doped in GdYTaO4

Luminescent properties of Tm³⁺-doped GdYTaO₄ are studied for exploring their potential applications in temperature and pressure sensing.Two main emission peaks from ³H₄→³H₆ transition of Tm³⁺are investigated.Intensity ratio between the two peaks evolves exponentially with temperature and has a highest sensitivity of 0.014 K^?1 at 32 K.The energy difference between the two peaks increases linearly with pressure increasing at a rate of 0.38 meV/GPa.Intensity ratio between the two peaks and their emission lifetimes are also analyzed for discussing the pressure-induced variation of the sample structure.Moreover,Raman spectra recorded under high pressures indicate an isostructural phase transition of GdYTaO₄ occurring at 4.46 GPa.     

Empowering perovskite PbTiO3 nanoparticles with enhanced up-conversion luminescence and thermal sensitivity by introducing Er3+ dopant

Up-convertion(UC)perovskite Er³⁺-doped Pb TiO3(Er-PTO)nanoparticles with green and red emissions were synthesized via the hydrothermal method.The UC properties were manipulated by adjusting the concentration of Er³⁺ ions dopant.The green emission intensity was decreased as the doping concentration increased from 1% to 4%(mole fraction),whereas the red emission intensity was increased.The influences of Er³⁺ ions on the temperature-sensing performance were further investigated.The results demonstrated that Er-PTO nanoparticles with doping 1% Er³⁺ ions possessed a sensitivity of3.1×10^-3 K^-1 at 475 K,presenting a high potential in optical heating devices.     

Hysteresis loss reduction in self-bias FeSi/SrFe12O19soft magnetic composites

The magnetic field provided by magnetized SrFe₁₂O₁₉particles in FeSi/SrFe₁₂O₁₉composites is used to replace the applied transverse magnetic field,which successfully reduces the magnetic loss of the composites with minor reduction of permeability.This magnetic loss reduction mainly comes from the decrease in hysteresis loss,while the eddy current loss is basically unaffected.The hysteresis loss reduction in magnetized composites is believed to be due to the decrease in domain wall displacement caused by the increase in the average magnetic domain size in a DC magnetic field.This is an effective method for reducing the magnetic loss of soft magnetic composites with wide application potential,and there is no problem of increasing the cost and the volume of the magnetic cores.     

Growth and Characterization of a New Superconductor GaBa2Ca3Cu4O11+δ

We successfully grow a new superconductor GaBa₂Ca₃Cu₄O_11+δ(Ga-1234) with a transition temperature of 113 K, using the Walker-type high-pressure synthesis apparatus. X-ray diffraction measurements on the powderized samples show a mixture of the Ga-1234 phase and the Ca_0.85CuO₂ phase, and the former is dominant. Under the scanning electron microscope, plate-like crystals of the Ga-based 1234 phase with shiny surfaces can be seen.The...     

Ga2O3组分对Tm3+掺杂GeO2-Ga2O3-Li2O-BaO-La2O3玻璃的光谱性能影响

制备了Tm³⁺(8.0mol%)掺杂(77-x)GeO₂-xGa₂O₃-8Li₂O-10BaO-5La₂O₃(x=4,8,12,16)系列玻璃.系统地研究了Ga₂O₃从4mol%变化到16mol%时,玻璃的光谱性质与热学性质的变化规律.差热分析表明,随着Ga₂O₃含量的增加,锗酸盐玻璃的热稳定性增加.运用Judd-Ofelt(J_O)理论计算得到了Tm³⁺在不同Ga₂O₃含量的GeO₂-Ga₂O₃-Li₂O-BaO-La₂O₃玻璃中的J-O强度参数(Ω₂,Ω₄,Ω₆)及Tm³⁺各激发能级的自发跃迁概率、荧光分支比以及辐射寿命等光谱参量.在808nm激光二极管的激发下,测试并分析了Ga₂O₃对Tm³⁺荧光光谱特性的影响.随着Ga₂O₃从4mol%增加到16mol%,Tm³⁺在1.8μm处的荧光强度呈现先减弱后增强的特性.当Ga₂O₃含量大约在12mol%时,Tm³⁺在1.8μm处的荧光强度最弱,受激发射截面达到最小.还初步讨论了Ga₂O₃对玻璃结构与光谱参数的影响规律. 关键词： 3+掺杂锗酸盐玻璃')" href="#">Tm³⁺掺杂锗酸盐玻璃 光谱性能 Judd-Ofelt参数 热稳定性     

Effects of dipolar interactions on the magnetic hyperthermia of Zn0.3Fe2.7O4 nanoparticles with different sizes

Tumor-targeted magnetic hyperthermia has recently attracted much attention.Magnetic nanoparticles(NPs) are heat mediator nanoprobes in magnetic hyperthermia for cancer treatment.In this paper,single cubic spinel structural Zn_0.3Fe_2.7O₄ magnetic NPs with sizes of 14 nm-20 nm were synthesized,followed by coating with SiO₂ shell.The SLP value of Zn_0.3Fe_2.7O₄/SiO₂ NPs below 20 nm changes non-monotonically with the concentration of solution under the alternating current(AC) magnetic field of 430 kHz and 27 kA/m.SLP values of all Zn_0.3Fe_2.7O₄/SiO₂ NPs appear a peak value with change of solution concentration.The solution concentrations with optimal SLP value decrease with increasing magnetic core size.This work can give guidance to the better prediction and control of the magnetic hyperthermia performance of materials in clinical applications.     

卤化铅调整Tm3+/Yb3+共掺碲酸盐玻璃上转换发光研究

研究了卤化铅调整Tm³⁺/Yb³⁺共掺碲酸盐玻璃的热稳定性能、Raman 光谱和上转 换发光光谱，分析了Tm³⁺/Yb³⁺共掺氧卤碲酸盐玻璃的上转换发光 机理.结果发 现：混合卤化铅调整Tm³⁺/Yb³⁺共掺碲酸盐玻璃具有好的热稳定性 能、低的声 子能量、强的上转换蓝光.这表明混合卤化铅调整Tm³⁺/Yb³⁺共掺碲 酸盐玻璃是一种上转换蓝光激光器的潜在基质材料. 关键词： 氧卤碲酸盐玻璃 上转换光谱 发光机理 上转换蓝光激光器