Glass formation and optical properties of glasses in the systems (R2O or R''O)-Ta2O5---Ga2O3

Gallate glasses containing no conventional glass formers were obtained in the systems (Na₂O, K₂O or Cs₂O)-Ta₂O₅---Ga₂O₃ and (Sr or BaO)-Ta₂O₅---Ga₂O₃ by an ordinary crucible-melting technique. The glasses showed high optical transmission in the infrared as well as in the visible region. Infrared spectroscopic analysis suggested that the Ga³⁺ ions are tetrahedrally coordinated in the glasses. The glass-forming tendency of the melt and the infrared transmission of the glasses are discussed in terms of the glass structure.     

Wavelength selective materials modification of bulk As2S3 and As2Se3 by free electron laser irradiation

In this study we report first measurements of wavelength-selective infrared-induced materials modification of bulk As₂S₃ and As₂Se₃. These materials are currently being considered as candidate materials for infrared optical fiber transmission in the range of 1–10 μm. Our study is aimed at modifying oxygen, hydrogen and carbon impurities bound to chalcogenide constituent elements in the materials to reduce absorption. Tunable infrared radiation from the W.M. Keck Free Electron Laser (FEL) at Vanderbilt was used to excite specific vibrational modes, S–O–H and CH_x modes in bulk As₂S₃ and Se–H, CH_x and S–H₂ modes in bulk As₂Se₃. Changes in vibrational mode amplitudes are monitored by measuring the intensity of the Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectra before and after irradiation at appropriate wavelengths. By tuning wavelengths to hydrogen vibrational modes, we find evidence that hydrogen is released and/or redistributed athermally. In particular, following irradiation at specific resonant wavelengths, vibrational mode amplitudes as monitored by FTIR associated with CH_x are significantly reduced in bulk As₂S₃ and As₂Se₃ samples. In As₂S₃, the changes in CH_x modes are reversed by heat treatment at 115°C for 35 min in nitrogen atmosphere.     

The growth and spectroscopic characteristics of Ca3Y2(BO3)4:Er laser crystal

The Ca₃Y₂(BO₃)₄:Er³⁺ crystal with a size up to 20 mm×30 mm was grown by the Czochralski method. The absorption spectrum was measured and its absorption peaks were assigned to the corresponding transitions between the Er³⁺ energy levels. A broad emission spectrum from 1429.4 to 1662.8 nm was exhibited from 530 nm wavelength pumping. This crystal is promising as a tunable infrared laser crystal.     

水热法合成CsxWO3纳米棒及其红外吸收性能

Cs_xWO₃纳米棒因其优异的近红外吸收性能得到研究人员的广泛关注,但目前水热法合成Cs_xWO₃纳米棒存在易形成等轴状纳米颗粒,或合成温度高,需要后续处理等问题。本文以钨酸铵((NH₄)₆ W₇O₂₄·6H₂O)、氯化铯(CsCl)、盐酸(HCl)和油胺(C₁₈H₃₇N)为原料,在220 ℃水热反应24 h合成了直径和长度分别为10~20 nm和100~250 nm的Cs_0.2WO₃纳米棒。研究了溶剂、合成路径以及HCl对Cs_0.2WO₃纳米棒的物相和形貌的影响,探讨了Cs_0.2WO₃纳米棒的形成机理,测试了Cs_0.2WO₃纳米棒的红外吸收性能。结果表明:过少和过量的HCl不利于合成Cs_0.2WO₃,改变HCl和CsCl的加入顺序,降低(NH₄)₆ W₇O₂₄·6H₂O、CsCl和HCl间的反应速率,有助于合成Cs_0.2WO₃纳米棒,且Cs_0.2WO₃纳米棒的红外吸收性能优于等轴状纳米颗粒。     

Infrared absorption and structure of chlorophosphate glasses

The infrared absorption spectra of glasses in the NaPO₃---ZnCl₂ system were studied in the range of 4000−350 cm⁻¹. The results were interpreted using a local mode approach based on existing frequency charts. A continuous structural breakdown of the glass structure occurs upon addition of ZnCl₂ to the NaPO₃ polymer, with a consequent decrease in its chain length. The actual structure of the chlorophosphate glasses is discussed on the basis of possible anionic groups present. There is evidence for the occurrence of mixed oxychloride coordination shells. The density and glass transition temperature of the glasses were also determined.     

ZrO2对Ho∶(Y0.7Sc0.3)2O3激光陶瓷致密化和光学性能的影响

2 μm 波段处于人眼安全波长,在医疗、加工、红外探测与对抗,以及大气环境监测等军、民两用领域有着重要潜在和实际应用。Ho³⁺掺杂倍半氧化物陶瓷具有宽的吸收和发射光谱、高热导率以及低声子能量等优点,是一类重要的 2 μm 波段激光材料。通过材料固溶原理,可以实现光谱更加宽化,这使其有可能成为一类性能优异的中红外固体激光材料。本文以商业Y₂O₃、Sc₂O₃以及Ho₂O₃粉体为原料,添加少量ZrO₂(原子比为0~1.0%)作为烧结助剂,采用真空预烧,结合热等静压烧结的工艺,成功制备出高透明的0.5%Ho∶(Y_0.7Sc_0.3)₂O₃陶瓷。研究了ZrO₂掺杂浓度(0~1.0％)对Ho∶(Y_0.7Sc_0.3)₂O₃激光陶瓷致密化过程和光学性能的影响。通过添加ZrO₂有效抑制了高温下Ho∶(Y_0.7Sc_0.3)₂O₃陶瓷晶粒的生长,掺杂1.0％ZrO₂的Ho∶(Y_0.7Sc_0.3)₂O₃陶瓷经1 690 ℃下真空预烧结4 h和1 600 ℃/190 MPa热等静压烧结3 h后,其透过率在1 100 nm处达到79.1％(厚度为4.4 mm),接近理论透过率。     

Y掺杂WS2二维材料的第一性原理研究

WS₂由于其优异的物理和光电性质引起了广泛关注。本研究基于第一性原理计算方法,探索了本征单层WS₂及不同浓度W原子替位钇(Y)掺杂WS₂的电子结构和光学特性。结果表明本征单层WS₂为带隙1.814 eV的直接带隙半导体。进行4%浓度(原子数分数)的Y原子掺杂后,带隙减小为1.508 eV,依旧保持着直接带隙的特性,随着Y掺杂浓度的不断增大,掺杂WS₂带隙进一步减小,当浓度达到25%时,能带结构转变为0.658 eV的间接带隙,WS₂表现出磁性。适量浓度的掺杂可以提高材料的导电性能,且掺杂浓度增大时,体系依旧保持着透明性并且在红外光和可见光区对光子的吸收能力、材料的介电性能都有着显著提高。本文为WS₂二维材料相关光电器件的研究提供了理论依据。     

In vitro degradation studies of calcium phosphate glass ceramics prepared by controlled crystallization

Calcium phosphate glass ceramics with incorporation of small additions of two nucleating agents, MgO and K₂O were prepared in the metaphosphate and pyrophosphate region, using an appropriate two-step heat treatment of controlled crystallization defined by differential thermal analysis results. Identification and quantification of crystalline phases precipitated from the calcium phosphate glass were performed using X-ray diffraction and Rietveld analysis. The β-Ca₂P₂O₇ (β-DCP), KCa(PO₃)₃, β-Ca(PO₃)₂ and Ca₄P₆O₁₉ phases were detected in the glass ceramics. In order to evaluate the degradation of the glass ceramics prepared, degradation studies were carried out during 42 days in Tris-HCl solution at 37 °C, pH 7.4, using granules in the range of 355–415 μm. The materials presented a weight loss ranging up to 12%. The ions leached during the immersion mainly originated from the KCa(PO₃)₃ phase, probably due to the presence of K⁺ ion in the calcium metaphosphate, and the residual glassy phase. The structural changes at the surface of materials during degradation have been analyzed by Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy and X-ray diffraction. Results showed that significant surface changes occurred with immersion time, with the decrease of KCa(PO₃)₃, β-Ca₂P₂O₇ and β-Ca(PO₃)₂ phases occurring at different periods of immersion. This study has demonstrated an easy way to prepared calcium phosphate materials with specific calcium phosphate phases and crystallization, and therefore specific degradation rates.     

An infrared study of crystallization in sodium-disilicate glasses containing iron oxides

The infrared absorption spectra of sodium-disilicate glasses containing various amounts of Fe₂O₃ ([Na₂O · 2 SiO₂]_1−x [Fe₂O₃]_x, where X = 0.05, 0.1 and 0.2) were investigated in the wavenumber range from 200–2000 cm⁻¹. The addition of Fe₂O₃ to the sodium-disilicate glass does not seem to introduce any new absorption band as compared with the spectrum of a pure sodium-disilicate glass; nevertheless, a general shift of the existing absorption bands toward lower wavenumbers is observed. The amount of shift is, in fact, proportional to the content of Fe₂O₃ in the glass. This observation is consistent with the recently proposed structural model for the bonding of Fe³⁺ ions in the iron-sodium-silicate glass system.

Annealing of 20 mol% iron oxide glasses at 550 and 580°C produced an extra sharp infrared absorption peak at about 610 cm⁻¹ wavenumber. This new peak is believed to be related to the crystallized particles of the glass as concluded from both a scanning electron micrograph and an electron diffraction pattern.     

不同合成方法对LiMgPO4∶Dy发光性能的影响

分别采用高温固相法和溶胶凝胶法合成了LiMgPO₄和LiMgPO₄∶Dy,通过热重-差热热分析仪、X射线衍射仪、傅里叶红外光谱仪、场发射高倍扫描电镜、紫外可见分光光度计和荧光分光光度计研究了不同合成方法对LiMgPO₄∶Dy晶体结构、形貌和发光性能的影响。结果表明，溶胶凝胶法的最低合成温度为750℃且晶体中几乎不存在其他晶相，而高温固相法在950℃合成的晶体中仍然存在少量Mg₃(PO₄)₂晶相；相比于高温固相法，溶胶凝胶法合成的样品形貌比较规则；两种方法合成的样品在可见光区域光吸收能力差，而在紫外区域高温固相法合成的样品光吸收能力明显较高；高温固相法合成的LiMgPO₄∶Dy光学带隙范围为3.76～3.93 eV,溶胶凝胶法合成的LiMgPO₄∶Dy光学带隙范围为3.85～3.94 eV,合成方法对样品的光学带隙影响较小。LiMgPO₄∶Dy的最佳激发波长为350 nm,最强发射峰位于579...     

Sc、Ce掺杂CrSi2的电子结构与光学性质的第一性原理

采用基于密度泛函理论的第一性原理赝势平面波方法对Sc、Ce单掺和共掺后CrSi₂的几何结构、电子结构、复介电函数、吸收系数和光电导率进行了计算。结果表明:Sc、Ce掺杂CrSi₂的晶格常数增大,带隙变小。本征CrSi₂的带隙为0.386 eV,Sc、Ce单掺及共掺CrSi₂的禁带宽度分别减小至0.245 eV、0.232 eV、0.198 eV,费米能级均向低能区移动进入价带。由于Sc的3d态电子和Ce的4f态电子的影响,Sc、Ce掺杂的CrSi₂在导带下方出现了杂质能级。掺杂后的CrSi₂介电函数虚部第一介电峰峰值增加且向低能方向移动,说明Sc、Ce掺杂使得CrSi₂在低能区的光跃迁强度增强,Sc-Ce共掺时更明显。Sc、Ce掺杂的CrSi₂吸收边在低能方向发生红移,在能量大于21.6 eV特别是在位于31.3 eV的较高能量附近,本征CrSi₂几乎不吸收光子,Sc单掺和Sc-Ce共掺CrSi₂吸收光子的能力有所增强,并在E=31.3 eV附近形成了第二吸收峰。说明掺杂Sc、Ce改善了CrSi₂对红外和较高能区光子的吸收。在小于3.91 eV的低能区掺杂后的CrSi₂光电导率增加。在20.01 eV<E<34.21 eV时,本征CrSi₂光电导率为零,但Sc、Ce掺杂后的体系不为零,掺杂拓宽了CrSi₂的光响应范围。研究结果为CrSi₂基光电器件的应用与设计提供了理论依据。     

Vibrational and structural properties of glass and crystalline phases of TeO2

A wide-spread opinion regarding the paratellurite (-TeO₂) lattice as a parent structure of TeO₂ glass is questioned. Consequently, the Raman and infrared spectra of TeO₂ glass are contrasted with those of three crystalline lattices (, β, γ) of TeO₂ and their vibrational state density distribution functions. Additionally, the data on the crystallization of the liquid and glassy states of TeO₂ are considered. As a result, of the known crystalline phases of TeO₂, the γ-phase is proposed as the closest to TeO₂ glass.     

Bi26-x-yMxNyO40(M,N=Fe,Co,Gd)软铋矿薄膜的制备和强磁光效应

磁光材料是现代光通信产业中不可或缺的关键功能材料。为了实现光通信器件的小型化,高质量磁光薄膜材料受到关注。软铋矿型Bi₂₅FeO₄₀具有高对称性的立方晶体结构,单位体积所含铋离子浓度高,理论上应具有较强的磁光效应,但却因为磁性偏弱、制备困难等缺点而限制了其应用。本文采用射频磁控溅射法,在掺钇二氧化锆(YSZ)基底上沉积获得具有立方相软铋矿型结构的Bi_26-x-yM_xN_yO₄₀ (M, N=Fe, Co, Gd)磁光薄膜,并对其形貌、磁性、透过率、磁圆二色信号等进行表征。结果表明,薄膜均较为平整,厚度约为190 nm,在近红外区的透过率约为60%~70%。薄膜的磁性随着掺杂离子含量的提高逐渐增强。Bi_13.6Gd_2.7Co_4.0Fe_5.7O₄₀/YSZ薄膜具有强磁光效应,在716 nm处的磁圆二色光谱信号高达到1 710 deg/cm,有望应用于集成光隔离器等光通信器件中。     

X-ray diffraction measurements for expanded fluid mercury up to the supercritical region

The energy-dispersive X-ray diffraction measurements for expanded fluid Hg have been carried out in the density region from 13.55 to 6.8 g cm⁻³ including the metal-non-metal transition region. It was found that the volume expansion of liquid Hg in the metallic region is not accompanied by a uniform increase of interatomic distance, r₁, but mainly caused by a decrease of coordination number, N₁. When the transition region is approached, the rate of decrease of N₁ becomes small and r₁ starts to elongate.     

Structural and thermal properties of some tellurite glasses

Tellurium oxide glasses were prepared by the hammer and anvil technique. The glass systems are (0.85TeO₂ + 0.15Z), where Z = K₂O, TiO₂, V₂O₅, MnO, Fe₂O₃, CoO, NiO or CuO. A second group is a ternary system 0.85TeO₂+(0.15 − x)TiO₂ + xFe₂O₃) with x=0.0, 0.05, 0.1, 0.15 mol. X-ray diffraction, infrared spectroscopy and differential thermal analysis measurements were carried out. The present study showed the different glass-forming groups, the glass transition and crystallization temperatures as well as the crystallization processes.     

Facile synthesis of submicron BaTiO3 crystallites by a liquid–solid reaction method

Uniform, submicron BaTiO₃ crystallites in tetragonal structure were synthesized by a novel low-temperature liquid–solid reaction method mainly via two simple steps: firstly, BaO₂·H₂O₂ submicron particles of about 130–450 nm were precipitated from the reaction of BaCl₂ and H₂O₂ in a slightly alkaline (pH 8) aqueous solution under the ambient condition; secondly, tetragonal phase BaTiO₃ submicrocrystals with the size in the range of 180 to 400 nm could be produced by subjecting the as-prepared BaO₂·H₂O₂ and commercial TiO₂ submicron particles to thermal treatment in air at 700 °C for 10 h. The as-obtained products were characterized by X-ray powder diffraction, Raman spectroscopy, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy and inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy, and scanning electron microscopy.     

NaY(WO4)2:Sm3+粉末的制备及荧光性能

以柠檬酸三钠为结合剂,采用水热法结合高温烧结两步法制备了一系列NaY_1-x(WO₄)₂:xSm³⁺(x=0、0.005、0.010、0.015、0.020、0.025、0.030)粉末。通过X射线衍射(XRD)、扫描电镜(SEM)、红外光谱(FT-IR)和荧光性能(PL)对粉末的相结构、形貌、成分以及发光性能进行了表征。研究结果表明,所合成粉末为NaY(WO₄)₂的纯相,属四方晶系白钨矿结构,其形貌为3D花形。在405 nm的光激发下,NaY(WO₄)₂:Sm³⁺粉末在600 nm处具有最高的荧光强度,对应于Sm³⁺的⁴G_5/2→⁶H_7/2磁偶极跃迁,观察到橙红光发射,且Sm³⁺最佳掺杂摩尔分数为0.015时,粉末显示出最强的荧光发射强度。     

Growth and luminescence mechanisms of Ba2ErCl7: a new laser up-conversion crystal

A modified synthesis method for the preparation of Ba₂ErCl₇, a new laser up-conversion material using Er₂O₃, BaCl₂·2H₂O and NH₄Cl, is reported for the first time. Single crystals 5–8 mm in diameter and 10–20 mm in length were grown by both the Czochralski and Bridgman methods. The transmittance spectra for a Ba₂ErCl₇ single crystal was first measured using a HITACHI U-3500 spectrophotometer. There were three intense absorption peaks ⁴I_9/2, ⁴I_11/2 and ⁴I_13/2 in the infrared range which can be excited by 803 and 980 nm and 1.5 μm laser diode (LD), respectively. The cut-off wavelength of the crystal was 230 nm. Intense green luminescence was observed when the crystals were pumped by an 803 nm LD. Up-conversion mechanisms are discussed.     

Studies of the optical properties of sodium copolyphosphate glasses

A number of samples of glassy sodium polyphosphate and copolyphosphates of sodium — cobalt, sodium — copper, sodium — nickel, sodium-manganese and sodium — calcium were prepared and their optical properties were investigated. The ultraviolet and visible spectra of these glasses were recorded at the room temperature. It was found that the fundamental absorption edge of these glasses usually occurs in the ultraviolet — visible region. The optical absorption edges (E₀) were calculated by using the relation h ν = B (hν − E₀)² where B is constant. The linear variation of (hν)^1/2 with hν where is the absorption coefficient and hν is the incident photon energy, is taken as evidence of non-direct interband transitions. The E₀ values obtained for copolyphosphate glasses appeared to depend on the size of the counter cation. The infrared spectra of all these glasses appeared to be almost the same, indicating the presence of characteristic P --- O --- P linkages of linear polyphosphate chains and two non bridging oxygen atoms bonded to phosphorus atoms O --- P --- O (PO₂) units in the polyphosphate tetrahedra.     

Diffraction studies of rare-earth phosphate glasses

A series of lanthanide oxides was incorporated in a vitreous phosphate host network. Molar constituents of the glasses were typically (La₂O₃)₁₀(R_xO_y)₁₀(Al₂O₃)₅(P₂O₅)₇₅. Each glass had a different lanthanide (R atom) from the series; La, Ce, Pr, Nd, Sm, Eu, Tb, Dy, Ho, Er and the values of x and y depended on the valency of the rare-earth atom. Both X-ray and neutron diffraction were employed in examining their structures. The results indicate that the basic PO₄ tetrahedral unit remains unaltered with an average P–O distance of and predominant Q² linkages to its neighbouring units so as to form a continuous network while accommodating the included lanthanides. In accordance with this model, the average distance of rare-earth (comprising La and a second type of R atom) to oxygen decreased from 2.44 to 2.26 , a trend to be expected from the lanthanide contraction. The average oxygen coordination around the rare-earth was found to vary in the range of 6–8. With these average parameters, a small (74 atom) hand-built model was made to check the feasibility of constructing a continuous random network. Optical transmission measurements show all these glasses to absorb strongly in the UV region and to have marked absorption resonances in the visible region of 400–1000 nm except for the La, Ce, Eu, Tb containing glasses which have low or negligible absorption in the latter range.