Effect of WO3 on the spectroscopic properties in Er/Yb co-doped bismuth–borate glasses

The spectroscopic properties of Er³⁺/Yb³⁺ co-doped Bi₂O₃–B₂O₃–WO₃ (BBW) glasses were analyzed and discussed. The effect of WO₃ content on the absorption spectra, the Judd–Ofelt parameters Ω_t (t=2, 4, 6), emission spectra and the lifetime of the ⁴I_13/2 level and the quantum efficiency of Er³⁺:⁴I_13/2→⁴I_15/2 transition were also investigated. With the substitution of WO₃ for B₂O₃, the measured lifetime of the ⁴I_13/2 level and the quantum efficiency of Er³⁺:⁴I_13/2→⁴I_15/2 transition increase from 0.98 to 1.31 ms and from 38.2% to 49.2%, respectively. The effective width of emission band and the emission cross-section both decrease slightly. And the emission spectra is analyzed via the different curve (σ_e−σ_a) of BBW glasses, the influence of OH⁻is also discussed.     

Er3+掺杂的Bi2O3-B2O3-SiO2玻璃的光谱性质

测试了Bi₂O₃-B₂O₃-SiO₂玻璃中的Er³⁺离子的吸收光谱、发射光谱、⁴I_13/2的荧光寿命、拉曼光谱,及OH^-的傅里叶红外吸收光谱。应用Judd-Ofelt理论计算了该玻璃中的Er³⁺离子的J-O参数、振子强度、⁴I_13/2能级的寿命,从而利用测得的⁴I_13/2的荧光寿命得出了⁴I_13/2能级的量子效率(15%)。由于较低量子效率可能与OH^-有关,所以计算了玻璃中的OH^-浓度,发现其浓度较高(1.66×10¹⁹cm^-1,相当于Er³⁺浓度的3倍)。应用McCumber理论和四能级模型计算了Er³⁺离子的受激发射截面和荧光发射光谱的半峰全宽,结果与通过吸收光谱计算所得基本吻合。根据透射率和折射率的关系计算了折射率,发现和测量值相差很大,说明有较大的散射,通过拉曼光谱和显微镜测试,认为是玻璃中的微小气泡造成的。     

Spectroscopy, laser operation at 1.3 μm and self-frequency doubling in GdAl3(BO3)4: Nd

We report for the first time the spectroscopy and the laser operation of GdAl₃(BO₃)₄: Nd³⁺ (NGAB) near 1338 nm corresponding to the ⁴F_3/2→⁴I_13/2 channel. Their features have been found favorable for self-frequency doubling in order to generate a red radiation at 669 nm and more generally for self-frequency conversions. The emission cross-section in σ-polarization was estimated to be 5.5×10⁻²⁰ cm². We demonstrated self-frequency doubling despite of non-optimal experimental conditions.     

Green and red up-conversion emissions of Er–Yb Co-doped TiO2 nanocrystals prepared by sol–gel method

In this paper, green and red up-conversion emissions of Er³⁺–Yb³⁺ co-doped TiO₂ nanocrystals were reported. The phase structure, particle size and optical properties of Er³⁺–Yb³⁺ co-doped TiO₂ nanocrystals samples were characterized by using X-ray diffraction (XRD), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), UV–vis–NIR absorption spectra and photoluminescence (PL) spectra. Green and red up-conversion emissions in the range of 520–570 nm (²H_11/2, ⁴S_3/2→⁴I_15/2) and 640–690 nm (⁴F_9/2→⁴I_15/2) were observed for the Er³⁺–Yb³⁺ co-doped TiO₂ nanocrystals. The visible up-conversion mechanism and temperature dependence of up-conversion emission for Er³⁺ in TiO₂ nanocrystals were discussed in detail.     

Nd~(3+):SrY_2O_4粉体的制备、结构与光谱性能研究

为探索新型激光晶体,采用固相法合成了(3 at.%)Nd~(3+):SrY_2O_4多晶,对其结构和发光性质进行了研究.对样品的X射线衍射谱进行Rietveld精修得到了样品的晶胞参数、原子位置等.在353 nm激发下,Nd~(3+):SrY_2O_4在可见波段的最强荧光峰位于419 nm,对应Nd3+的2D15/2→4I9/2跃迁.在824 nm激发下,Nd3+的4F3/2→4I11/2跃迁的荧光谱带宽约为90 nm,最强峰为1083 nm,荧光寿命为281.7μs.宽发射光谱和长的能级寿命表明,Nd~(3+):SrY_2O_4是一种很有希望的新波长激光二极管抽运超短脉冲激光材料.     

Radiative and non radiative spectroscopic properties of Er ion in tellurite glass

We have investigated in detail the mechanism of infrared emission and upconversion emission of Er³⁺ in tellurite glass as a function of the dopant concentration. Both the infrared and upconversion emissions are competing processes and the efficiency of infrared emission at 1534 nm is 100% at the lowest Er content (0.5 mol%) and reduces to 50% at higher dopant concentration (>2 mol%). The green upconversion emission at 548 nm is mainly due to the excited state absorption (ESA) from ⁴I_11/2, which populate the ⁴F_7/2 level. In addition to this, the possible energy transfer (ET) through Er³⁺(⁴I_11/2) + Er³⁺(⁴I_11/2) → Er³⁺(⁴F_7/2) + Er³⁺(⁴I_15/2) can also results in the green emission as is noticed from the concentration dependent efficiency change of the green emission. The fluorescence quenching of green emission with Er concentration may be related with the cross relaxation (CR) process ²H_11/2 + ⁴I_15/2 → ⁴I_9/2 + ⁴I_13/2. The red emission is due to the combined effect of the ESA from level ⁴I_13/2 to ⁴F_9/2, the energy transfer process described by Er³⁺(⁴I_13/2) + Er³⁺(⁴I_11/2) → Er³⁺(⁴F_9/2) + Er³⁺(⁴I_15/2) and the cross relaxation process.     

Tm-to-Ho resonant and nonresonant energy transfer in LiYF4

Absorption and luminescence measurements of Tm³⁺ and Ho³⁺ ions in LiYF₄:Tm³⁺, LiYF₄:Ho³⁺ and LiYF₄:Tm³⁺, Ho³⁺ crystals were carried out. The data collected were used to determine the Ho³⁺ absorption coefficient integral for ⁵I₈→⁵I₇ transition, and the overlap integral between the normalized Tm³⁺ luminescence spectrum due to the ³F₄→³H₆ transition and the Ho³⁺ absorption band due to ⁵I₈→⁵I₇ transition. The relevant critical transfer distance (R_o), that gives a measure of the Tm³⁺–Ho³⁺ coupling, was determined considering the Förster type interaction between the ions. It was found to be 22.5 Å and 28.8 Å at 300 and 78 K, respectively.     

SiO2包覆Y2O3:Er3+纳米粉的制备及发光性能

用微乳液法合成出SiO2包覆的Er3+掺杂的Y2O3粉体.X射线衍射结果表明,所制备粉体为立方Y2O3结构.透射电镜照片显示,其颗粒形状近似为球形,粒径为20～50 nm.该粉体在波长为980 nm的半导体激光器激发下发射出中心波长为562 nm的绿色和660 nm的红色上转换荧光,分别对应于Er3+离子的4S3/2/...     

Optical properties and local structure of Eu-doped synthetic analogue of the microporous titanosilicate mineral sitinakite

The synthetic analogue of the microporous titanosilicate mineral sitinakite has been hydrothermally synthesized and used as a host in the preparation of a new photoluminescent material. The inclusion of Eu³⁺ in the pores of the sitinakite doubles the unit cell volume and changes the symmetry of the initial sodium phase. The Eu³⁺-doped material displays a stable room temperature emission ascribed to the Eu³⁺ intra-4f^{6 5}D₀→⁷F₀₋₄ transitions, with a maximum external quantum yield of 6%. The observation of two components for the non-degenerated ⁵D₀→⁷F₀ transition, the local field splitting of the ⁵D₀→⁷F₁₋₂ transitions, and the ⁵D₀ emission decay curves point out the presence of two optically active Eu³⁺ sites. Possible structural distribution of the detected Eu³⁺ cations is discussed.     

B-MQMAS and Si–{B} Double-Resonance NMR Studies on the Structure of Binary B2O3–SiO2 Glasses

Glasses in the system x B₂O₃·(1−x)SiO₂ (0.2≤x≤1.0) were studied using ¹¹B multiple quantum magic angle spinning NMR spectroscopy (MQMAS), ²⁹Si–\{¹¹B\} rotational echo adiabatic passage double-resonance and ²⁹Si–\}¹¹B\{ CP heteronuclear correlation spectroscopy. The results can be quantitatively interpreted in terms of a phase separation of the borosilicate glasses into a virtually SiO₂-free B₂O₃ phase and a mixed borosilicate phase. While the MQMAS spectra allowed the site speciation and resolution of at least two different ¹¹B resonances, attributable to BO_3/2 units consumed in boroxol rings, BO_3/2 units connecting the boroxol rings and BO_3/2 units involved in B–O–Si linkages, the analysis of the double-resonance data further elucidated the structure of the mixed borosilicate phase. The results indicate that only a fraction of 0.48 mol B₂O₃ can be accommodated per mole SiO₂, building a mixed borosilicate network.     

In2O3:H03+,Yb3+纳米晶的制备与上转换发光

以乙二醇为溶剂,采用低温溶剂热法制备了H03+/Yb3+共掺杂In2O3纳米晶.利用X射线晶体衍射 (XRD)、透射电子显微镜(TEM)对粒子的结构和形貌进行表征,结果表明,合成的样品为纯的立方相In2O3,颗粒尺寸约为30nm.通过上转换发光(UCL)光谱研究了粒子的上转换发光性质,在980nm半导体激光激 发下...     

The influence of different fabrication processes on characteristics of excess Bi2O3-doped 0.95 (Na0.5Bi0.5)TiO3–0.05 BaTiO3 ceramics

In this study, we will develop the influences of the excess x wt% (x=0, 1, 2, and 3) Bi₂O₃-doped and the different fabricating process on the sintering and dielectric characteristics of 0.95 (Na_0.5Bi_0.5)TiO₃–0.05 BaTiO₃ ferroelectric ceramics with the aid of SEM and X-ray diffraction patterns, and dielectric–temperature curves. The 0.95 (Na_0.5Bi_0.5)TiO₃–0.05 BaTiO₃+x wt% Bi₂O₃ ceramics are fabricated by two different processes. The first process is that (Na_0.5Bi_0.5)TiO₃ composition is calcined at 850 °C and BaTiO₃ composition is calcined at 1100 °C, then the calcined (Na_0.5Bi_0.5)TiO₃ and BaTiO₃ powders are mixed in according to 0.95 (Na_0.5Bi_0.5)TiO₃–0.05 BaTiO₃+x wt% Bi₂O₃ compositions. The second process is that the raw materials are mixed in accordance to the 0.95 (Na_0.5Bi_0.5)TiO₃–0.05 BaTiO₃+x wt% Bi₂O₃ compositions and then calcining at 900 °C. The sintering process is carried out in air for 2 h from 1120 to 1240 °C. After sintering, the effects of process parameters on the dielectric characteristics will be developed by the dielectric–temperature curves. Dielectric–temperature properties are also investigated at the temperatures of 30–350 °C and at the frequencies of 10 kHz–1 MHz.     

Large energy 1341.4 nm Nd: YALO3 pulse laser

On the basis of a measured stimulated emission cross-section for the ⁴F_3/2-⁴I_13/2 transition of the Nd³⁺ ion in a YAP crystal, it is shown that the Nd:YALO₃ crystal is a useful kind of laser crystal to operate in a pulsed laser at 1341.4 nm. Output energy of 5.31 J with an overall efficiency of 1.84% at 1341.4 nm has been achieved by using a 6 mm diameter and 101 mm long A-axis YALO₃ rod with 1 at.% Nd³⁺ ion.     

K5Bi(MoO4)4-Nd3+晶体生长和光学性质

在化学计量的熔料里,用提拉法生长了K₅Bi_0.9Nd_0.1(MoO₄)₄和K₅Bi_0.97Nd_0.03(MoO₄)₄单晶。该晶体属于三方晶系,空间群为R3m,Z=1.5,晶胞常数为a=6.023?,c=20.887?(Nd_0.1)。K₅Bi(Mo 关键词：     

Gd2O3：Er/Yb纳米线、纳米片的制备与发光性质

采用水热法制备了Gd₂O₃:Yb³⁺/Er³⁺纳米线和纳米片,并研究了制备过程中溶液的pH值对产物形貌的影响以及样品形貌对发光性质的影响。将稀土氧化物溶于硝酸并与NaOH反应,使溶液pH值至预期值,将生成物离心、烘干和灼烧,得到最终产物。研究发现,制备样品过程中,中性溶液中易于形成纳米片,而碱性溶液中则会形成纳米线,而且碱性越强越容易形成纳米线。在980nm激光激发下,与纳米片相比,纳米线中Er³⁺的⁴I_13/2→⁴I_15/2的红外发射强度显著减弱,而²H_11/2/⁴S_3/2→⁴I_15/2和⁴F_9/2→⁴I_15/2的上转换发射相对增强,而且²H_11/2/⁴S_3/2→⁴I_15/2与⁴F_9/2→⁴I_15/2的荧光分支比略有增大。纳米线与纳米片相比,比表面积减小,由表面效应引起的无辐射弛豫过程的减弱导致了上述光谱的变化。     

Structural and electrical properties of crystalline (1−x)Ta2O5−xTiO2 thin films fabricated by metalorganic decomposition

Polycrystalline (1−x)Ta₂O₅−xTiO₂ thin films were formed on Si by metalorganic decomposition (MOD) and annealed at various temperatures. As-deposited films were in the amorphous state and were completely transformed to crystalline after annealing above 600 °C. During crystallization, a thin interfacial SiO₂ layer was formed at the (1−x)Ta₂O₅−xTiO₂/Si interface. Thin films with 0.92Ta₂O₅–0.08TiO₂ composition exhibited superior insulating properties. The measured dielectric constant and dissipation factor at 1 MHz were 9 and 0.015, respectively, for films annealed at 900 °C. The interface trap density was 2.5×10¹¹ cm⁻² eV⁻¹, and flatband voltage was −0.38 V. A charge storage density of 22.8 fC/μm² was obtained at an applied electric field of 3 MV/cm. The leakage current density was lower than 4×10⁻⁹ A/cm² up to an applied electric field of 6 MV/cm.     

Nd:YSAG单晶的光谱和激光性能

用提拉法生长了(1.5 at.%)Nd~(3+):Y_3Sc_2Al_3O_(12)(YSAG)激光晶体,摇摆曲线表明晶体结晶质量优良.测量了该晶体的吸收和发光光谱,表明其适合成熟的808 nm激光二极管(LD)抽运,其~4F_(3/2)→~4I_(11/2)跃迁最强发射波长为1059 nm,发射截面为1.03×10~(-19)cm~2,同时其激光上能级寿命为253μs,表明Nd:YSAG具有和Nd:YAG相近的效率,但其激光上能级寿命比Nd:YAG长约20μs.以LD抽运2 mm×2 mm×6 mm Nd:YSAG激光棒,激光阈值为0.85 W,最高输出功率为1.1 W,激光斜效率为21.1%,光-光转化效率为18.3%.综合表明Nd:YSAG单晶作为激光性能优良的全固态激光材料,更适合全固态调Q激光输出.     

Nature of intrinsic luminescence in the glasses of CaO–Ga2O3–GeO2 system

The intrinsic luminescence of glasses of the CaO–Ga₂O₃–GeO₂ system has been investigated. High chemical purity and optical quality glasses, both undoped and doped with transition and rare-earth ions with different compositions, were obtained by high-temperature synthesis. The influences of the basic glass composition, impurities (Cr³⁺, Mn²⁺, Eu²⁺, Nd³⁺, Ho³⁺, Er³⁺, and Ce³⁺) and different kinds of excitation, on the intrinsic luminescence of the CaO–Ga₂O₃–GeO₂ glasses were investigated. The nature and possible mechanisms of the intrinsic luminescence in glasses of this system are discussed. The proposed models of intrinsic luminescence are supported by electron spin resonance spectroscopy.     

Ln2Sn2O7：Er3+纳米晶的制备及发光性能研究

采用溶胶-凝胶法合成Ln₂Sn₂O₇:Er³⁺(Ln=La,Gd,Y)纳米晶。通过X射线衍射和场发射扫描电子显微镜测试了样品的晶体结构和形貌,同时对样品的上转换发光性能进行了测试。结果表明:在980 nm连续激发光的激发下,样品主要表现为绿光发射。发射中心在528,549 nm的绿光和672 nm处的红光发射分别对应Er³⁺离子的⁴S_3/2→⁴I_15/2、²H_11/2→⁴I_15/2和 ⁴F_9/2→⁴I_15/2跃迁。以La₂Sn₂O₇:Er³⁺纳米晶为例,Er³⁺离子的摩尔分数为7%、退火温度为1 150℃是其制备的最佳条件,此时其各个发射峰的强度最高。对La₂Sn₂O₇:Er³⁺的发光强度与激发功率关系的研究表明,其绿光和红光发射均为双光子过程。激发光吸收和能量转移是La₂Sn₂O₇:Er³⁺纳米晶上转换发光的主要机制。     

Er,Yb：(LaLu)2O3透明陶瓷制备及上转换发光性能

采用柠檬酸燃烧法制备Er,Yb：（LaLu）₂O₃陶瓷粉体,用X射线衍射对其进行了物相鉴定,研究表明1 000℃时已经得到纯相的（LaLu）₂O₃。采用冷等静压-真空烧结法制备了Er,Yb：（LaLu）₂O₃和Er：（LaLu）₂O₃陶瓷,对陶瓷的结构和光谱性能进行了详细的研究,研究发现掺杂5% Yb³⁺和10% La³⁺样品的上转换发光强度与未掺Yb³⁺、La³⁺样品相比明显增大,根据上转换光谱显示较强发射峰位于564 nm和661 nm处,对应Er³⁺的⁴S_3/2（²H_11/2）→⁴I_15/2能级跃迁和⁴F_9/2→⁴I_15/2能级跃迁,并讨论了Er³⁺-Yb³⁺的能量传递过程及其上转换发光机制。