Level crossing investigation of the 6p 2 P 3/2 and 7p 2 P 3/2 levels of Cs133, Cs135, and Cs137

The level crossing method has been used for the investigation of the hyperfine structure of the 6p²P_3/2 and 7p²P_3/2 levels of the isotopes Cs¹³³, Cs¹³⁵, and Cs¹³⁷. For the hyperfine coupling constants a and b and for the lifetimes Τ we find: a(6p Cs¹³³)=50.72(3) g_J/?1.345, b(6p Cs¹³³)=?0.38(18) g_J/?1.345 a(7p Cs¹³³)=16.610(6) g_J/?1.3349, b(7p Cs¹³³)=?0.15(3) g_J/?1.3349 a(6p Cs¹³⁵)=53.64(4) g_J/?1.345, b(6p Cs¹³⁵)=7.41(32) g_J/?1.345 a(7p Cs¹³⁵)=17.570(6) g_J/?1.3349, b(7p Cs¹³⁵)=2.35(7) g_J/?1.3349 a(6p Cs¹³⁷)=55.80(4) g_J/?1.345, b(6p Cs¹³⁷)=7.54(20) g_J/?1.345 a(7p Cs¹³⁷)=18.274(6) g_J/?1.3349, b(7p Cs¹³⁷)=2.37(4) g_J/?1.3349 (MHz), Τ(6p²P_3/2)=29.7(2) ?1.345/g_J ns, Τ(7p²P_3/2)=135(1) ?1.3349_Jns. From a comparison with double resonance results the g_J factor of the 7p²P_3/2 level was deduced: g_J(7p²P_3/2=?1.3349(10). Level crossing measurements in the 8p²P_3/2 state of Cs¹³³ give for the g_J factor and the lifetime the following results: g_J(8p²P_3/2)=?1.3353(14), Τ(8p²P_3/2)=310(15) ns. Using recently calculated relativistic correction factors and applying corrections for core polarization and the Sternheimer effect, we obtain for the quadrupole moments: Q(Cs¹³³)=?0.0030 b, Q(Cs¹³⁵)=+0.052 b, Q(Cs¹³⁷)=+0.052 b.     

Energy-pooling collisions in Rb-Cs vapor mixture Rb(5PJ)+Cs(6P3/2) → Rb(5S1/2)+Cs(nlJ'')

Rate coefficients for energy-pooling (EP) collisions Rb(5PJ) + Cs(6P3/2) → Rb(5S1/2) + Cs(nlJ') have been measured.Atoms were excited to Rb(5PJ) and Cs(6P3/2) states using two single-mode diode lasers.To isolate the heteronuclear contribution in the fluorescence spectrum,a double-modulation technique has been adopted.The excited-atom density and spatial distribution are mapped by monitoring the absorption of a counterpropagating single-mode diode laser beam,tuned to Rb(5PJ → 7S1/2) and Cs(6P3/2 →8S1/2) transitions respectively,which could be translated parallelly to the pump beams.The excited atom densities are combined with the measured fluorescence ratios to determine cross sections for the EP processes.It was found that Rb(5P1/2)+Cs(6P3/2) collisions are more efficient than Rb(5P3/2)+Cs(6P3/2)collisions for populating Cs(4F5/2),while the opposite is true for populating Cs(4F7/2).     

Cs(6DJ)+Cs(6S1/2)非弹性碰撞转移截面的测定

在9×1014～2.1×1015cm-3 Cs密度范围内,利用脉冲激光双光子激发Cs(6S1/2)到Cs(6D5/2)态,使用原子荧光光谱方法,通过三能级模型的速率方程分析,由对直接荧光和转移荧光的时间积分强度的测量,得到6D5/2→6D3/2精细结构转移截面为(2.1±0.4)×10-14cm2,而6D3/2态向6D以外态的转移截面为(1.6±0.4)×10-14cm2,它应是过程Cs(6 D3/2)+Cs(6S)→Cs(6P)+Cs(6P),6D3/2→7P3/2和6D3/2→7 P1/2碰撞转移截面之和.第二个实验可以得到6 D3/2→7P3/2和6D3/2→7 P1/2的碰撞转移截面.在1×1012～6×1012cm-3的低密度Cs蒸气中,激光双光子激发6S至6D3/2或6D5/2态,测量6DJ→6PJ'与7PJ"→6S1/2的时间积分荧光强度比,得到6D3/2→7P1/2与6D5/2→7R3/2的碰撞转移截面分别为(7.6±2.4)×10-15cm2与(1.6±0.5)×10-15cm2.由此得到碰撞能量合并的逆过程即[Cs(6D3/2)+Cs(6S1/2)→Cs(6P)+Cs(6P)]的转移截面为(1.3±0.4)×10-14cm2.     

Vibrational Analysis of the Elpasolites Cs2NaAlF6 and Cs2NaGaF6 Doped with Cr3+ Ions by Fluorescence Spectroscopy

Interest in 3d transition metal impurities in ionic crystals has increased due to their important role in the laser activity of these materials. Moreover, recent advances in tunable solid-state lasers and high-power semiconductor laser diode arrays have generated a strong interest in investigating new compounds that emit in the visible and near-infrared spectral regions. In particular, many optical studies have been devoted to Cr³⁺-doped fluoride crystals as a consequence of the high quality of some Cr³⁺-based laser materials. In the present investigation, the low-temperature emission spectra of Cr³⁺ ions in the hexagonal elpasolites Cs₂NaAlF₆ and Cs₂NaGaF₆ have been measured. Each compound has two crystallographically inequivalent octahedral sites for the Al³⁺ and Ga³⁺ ions that can be occupied by Cr³⁺ ions. For both materials, the luminescence spectrum presents two zero-phonon lines accompanied by a well-defined vibrational structure. The different peaks of the emission broad band are described in terms of phonons of the lattice and normal modes of the octahedral complex [CrF₆]^3–. A detailed analysis of the vibrational structure observed leads to the conclusion that the ² E and ⁴ T ₂ excited states of the [CrF₆]^3– ion are displaced along the e _g and a _1g and probably the t _2g coordinates.     

Scintillation properties of Cs2LiGdCl6: Ce3+

In this communication, we investigated the scintillation properties of Cs₂LiGdCl₆:10% Ce³⁺ single crystal. This scintillation crystal is grown by using the vertical Bridgman technique. X-rays induced emission spectra show that, Cs₂LiGdCl₆:10% Ce³⁺ emits into the Ce³⁺ band, spanning from 365 nm to 450 nm wavelengths. Under γ-ray excitation, the sample crystal shows three main decay time components of 129 ns (51%), 573 ns (32%) and 8.9 μs (17%). It offers an energy resolution of 5.0% (FWHM) for the 662 keV full absorption peak at room temperature. We measured an absolute light yield of 20,000 photons/MeV of absorbed γ-ray energy. We found that with a little exposure to the air, the scintillation properties of the Cs₂LiGdCl₆:10% Ce³⁺ crystal deteriorate, which is attributed to the highly hygroscopic nature of this material. We believe that the Cs₂LiGdCl₆:10% Ce³⁺ crystal can be a promising material for medical imaging and radiation detection. Moreover due to the presence of Li and Gd constituents, this scintillation crystal can also be the possible candidate for thermal neutron detection.     

Luminescence of Cs2PtF6

In the past five years, a number of d⁶ complexes have been found to exhibit luminescence when excited by ultraviolet light. Such emission has been assigned to d-d transitions localized on the metal ion, to charge-transfer transitions, and to ligand localized transitions^2,3. The specific kind of emission observed is thought to depend on which electronic level lies lowest in energy.     

Highly sensitive photoassociation spectroscopy of ultracold ~(23)Na~(133)Cs molecular long-range states below the 3S_(1/2)+6P_(3/2)limit

We present high resolution photoassociation spectroscopy of ultracold~(23)Na~(133)Cs molecules in a long-range c~3Σ~+state below the(3 S_(1/2)+ 6 P_(3/2)) asymptote. We perform photoassociation spectroscopy in a dual-species magneto-optical trap(MOT) and detect the photoassociation resonances using trap-loss spectroscopy. By fitting the experimental data with the semi-classical Le Roy–Bernstein formula, we deduce the long-range molecular coefficient C6 and derive the empirical potential energy curve in the long-range region.     

EPR sites of molybdenum ions in single crystals of Cs2HfCl6 and Cs2ZrCl6

Five different spectra of Molybdenum ions in single crystals of Cs₂ZrCl₆ and Cs₂HfCl₆ are reported. Two of them have a Γ₈ ground state and were assigned to the Mo³⁺ ion. The third is fitted to an axial spin Hamiltonian with S = 1. The two others have a Kramers' doublet ground state of S = 1/2 and due to Mo⁵⁺.     

Photoluminescence and Optical Absorption of Cs2NaScF6:Cr3+

The main objective of this paper is the characterization of the spectroscopic properties of new materials that are prospective laser media. This approach allows for the comparison of the properties of the Cr³⁺ in different environments. Here, we have studied the photoluminescence and optical absorption of Cs₂NaScF₆:Cr³⁺ single crystals. On the basis of near-infrared luminescence measurements at 2, 77, and 300 K the observed lines originated from the Cr³⁺-centres were associated with the transition and the lifetimes were obtained. In spite of the quenching observed as a function of temperature at least 10% of the 2 K emission intensity for Cs₂NaScF₆ doped with 1% of Cr³⁺ remains at room temperature. Besides, the 2 K emission broad band could be well described in terms of normal modes of the octahedral complex [CrF₆]³⁻, and the Racah and crystal-field parameters calculated.     

Preferential excitation transfer in Cs1(6D32)- Cs(6S12) collisions

A cw dye laser beam, tuned near the Cs 8761 Å resonance (Cs¹(6P_{$\text{1}\text{2}$}) → Cs¹(6D_{$\text{3}\text{2}$}) transition) is focused into a Cs vapor. At a Cs density higher than 5 × 10¹⁵ cm^-3, we observe a greater 6P_{$\text{1}\text{2}$} population when the laser is on resonance than when it is off resonance. However, at a lower Cs density, the reverse is observed. This phenomenon is explained as due to the preferential excitation transfer process: Cs¹(6D_{$\text{3}\text{2}$}) + Cs(6S_{$\text{1}\text{2}$}) → Cs¹(6P) + Cs¹(6P), and the corresponding cross secti on is estimated to be (1.5^+1.5_-0.7) × 10^-14 cm² by fitting the experimental results to an approximate rate-equation analysis.     

异核Na(3P)+Cs(6P)系统的碰撞能量合并

置于同一池中的钠原子和铯原子,分别被连续染料激光器和铯光谱灯激发到Na(3P),Cs(6P),Na(3P)原子密度由吸收等效宽度技术来测定。利用调制技术,分离出了由异核碰撞产生的荧光光谱。观察到了Na(3P)和Cs(6P)间的碰撞能量合并现象,并测定了其碰撞截面。 关键词：     

Luminescence and Scintillation Characterization of Cs2NaGdBr6: Ce3+ Single Crystal

Luminescence and scintillation properties of newly discovered bromo-elpasolites Cs₂NaGdBr₆: Ce³⁺ (CNGB: Ce³⁺) are presented. Single crystals of CNGB: Ce³⁺ with dimensions up to Ø7×10 mm³ are successfully grown by the Bridgman technique. X-ray excited luminescence measurements of the grown samples showed a broad emission band in the wavelength range from 365 to 470 nm. It offered an energy resolution of 5.1% (FWHM) at 662 keV for 10% Ce sample. The light output of the investigated samples increases along with cerium concentration. A maximum light yield of ～36,800 ph/MeV is measured for the 10% Ce sample crystal. Under γ-ray excitation, CNGB: Ce³⁺ crystals showed three exponential decay time components. The scintillation mechanism in the sample crystal is presented.     

Cs_2NaYF_6:Ho~(3+)的电子光谱与能级结构分析

综合运用稀土光谱理论、量子力学、晶体场理论对高对称稀土离子Cs2NaYF6:Ho3+的电子光谱与能级结构展开了深入的研究。4600～24000cm-1范围内不同温度下的电子吸收光谱清楚的记录了从基态到不同激发态5FJ(J=7,6,5,4),5FS(S=5,4,3),5GP(P=6,5)及3K8的跃迁。这些跃迁表现为零声子线(ZPL)及丰富的振动结构。由光谱解析结果得到50个Ho3+的能级数据,还运用标准f-shell程序进行能级拟合及晶场分析,得到Cs2NaYF6:Ho3+能级的计算值及相应的哈密顿量参数。同时,对同类冰晶石晶格中不同配体(Cs2NaYF6:Ho3+,Cs2NaYCl6:Ho3+)的能级及拟合参数进行了对比。     

Cs-He混合蒸气中的辐射陷获效应和6P3／2能级有效辐射率的测量

测量了Cs-He混合蒸气中Cs(6P3/2)共振能级的有效辐射率,圆柱形样品池充入金属Cs和气压PHe为0~500Pa的He,样品池温度控制在330~370K之间,在池中产生1012~1013cm-3的Cs原子密度,使用单模半导体激光器(泵浦激光)将Cs原子激发至6P3/2态,另一调谐到6P3/2→8S1/2的单模激光束(检测激光)与泵浦束反平行通过样品池,并在池的直径方向平行移动,通过对检测激光束的吸收测定了激发态原子密度及其空间分布。由于辐射陷获存在,有效辐射率是自然辐射率与透射因子(发射的光子在探测区域内没有被吸收的平均概率,它与吸收截面及激发态原子密度和空间分布有关)的乘积。由6P3/2原子密度及其空间分布结合6P3/2←6S1/2跃迁线的碰撞增宽计算了透射因子,从而得到了不同He气压下,CsD2线的有效辐射率。从6P3/26→S1/2跃迁线强度I852的测量,得到的不同He气压下有效辐射率的比值与理论计算得到的比值相符。     

Cs 5D_(5/2)-6F 728 nm Laser Spectroscopy with Single Pumping Laser

The sub-Doppler absorption laser spectroscopy at 728 nm transition from the 5D5/2 state to the 6 F state of cesium with linewidth near 10 MHz is first experimentally performed with indirect pumping from the ground state 6S_(1/2)to the state 7P_(3/2)by a 455.5 nm diode laser.Using a 455.5 nm diode laser as an indirect pump laser,several excited states will be populated due to spontaneous decay from the 7P state.We first implement the sub-Doppler absorption laser spectroscopy at 728 nm from the 5D_(5/2)state to the 6F state when Cs atoms within thermal glass cell decay to the 5D_(5/2) state.Due to velocity transfer effect,the hyperfine structure of 5D_(5/2)shows a mixed and complicated pattern but very clear structure when the 455.5 nm pumping laser is counter-propagating(or co-propagating)with the 728 nm probing laser.     

Proton-Conducting Composite Materials Based on the Cs6H(HSO4)3(H2PO4)4 Compound

Physics of the Solid State - xCs6H(HSO4)3(H2PO4)4 + (1 – x)AlPO4 — composition proton conducting materials were obtained in the mass range (x = 0.9–0.7). Their physicochemical and...     

Electron paramagnetic resonance spectroscopy of Cr 3+ in hexagonal Cs 2 NaGaF 6 crystals

Powder samples of hydrothermally grown Cr 3+ -doped Cs 2 NaGaF 6 crystals have been investigated with electron paramagnetic resonance spectroscopy at X - (9.5 v GHz) and Q -band (34 v GHz). Analysis of the spectra clearly demonstrates that there are two distinct Cr 3+ centres in the Cs 2 NaGaF 6 crystal, having nearly identical g factors, but differing largely from the viewpoint of their zero field splitting. By using the 53 Cr hyperfine spectra observed with electron nuclear double resonance spectroscopy, it is deduced that these centres have opposite signs for the zero field splitting. The spectroscopic properties of the Cr 3+ centres in the isostructural Cs 2 NaGaF 6 and Cs 2 NaAlF 6 crystals are compared and discussed.     

On the trimer approximation to the theory of Cs2(TCNQ)3 electronic structure

The electronic states of the crystalline Cs₂(TCNQ)₃ are studied under an assumption that the crystal consists of isolated trimers of TCNQ molecules occupied by two unpaired electrons. The Hamiltonian is a modified Hubbard Hamiltonian. The theory is related to the experimental data. A direction of necessary extension of the theory is discussed.