Green and red up-conversion emissions and thermometric application of Er^3＋-doped silicate glass

The green and red up-conversion emissions centred at about 534, 549 and 663 nm of wavelength, corresponding respectively to the ^2H11/2 → ^4I15/2, ^4S3/2 → ^4I15/2 and ^4F9/2 → ^4I15/2 transitions of Er^3＋ ions, have been observed for the Er^3＋-doped silicate glass excited by a 978 nm semiconductor laser beam. Excitation power dependent behaviour of the up-conversion emission intensity indicates that a two-photon absorption up-conversion process is responsible for the green and red up-conversion emissions. The temperature dependence of the green up-conversion emissions is also studied in a temperature range of 296-673 K, which shows that Er^3＋-doped silicate glass can be used as a sensor in high-temperature measurement.     

Green and red up-conversion emissions and thermometric application of Er3+-doped silicate glass

The green and red up-conversion emissions centred at about 534, 549 and 663\,nm of wavelength, corresponding respectively to the ${^{2}}H_{11 / 2} \to {^{4}}I_{15 / 2}$, ${^{4}}S_{3 / 2} \to {^{4}}I_{15 / 2}$ and ${^{4}}F_{9 / 2} \to {^{4}}I_{15 / 2}$ transitions of Er$^{3 + }$ ions, have been observed for the Er$^{3 + }$-doped silicate glass excited by a 978\,nm semiconductor laser beam. Excitation power dependent behaviour of the up-conversion emission intensity indicates that a two-photon absorption up-conversion process is responsible for the green and red up-conversion emissions. The temperature dependence of the green up-conversion emissions is also studied in a temperature range of 296--673\,K, which shows that Er$^{3 + }$-doped silicate glass can be used as a sensor in high-temperature measurement.     

掺Er~(3+)的氟氧化物微晶玻璃上转换及近红外光谱性质

研究了组份为46SiO2-46PbF2-5Al2O3-3ZnF2(mol%),外掺4ErF3(mol%)的氟氧化物玻璃样品在微晶化前后的性能。根据样品的DTA曲线分析了其热稳定性,测试了微晶化前后Er3+的吸收光谱、上转换及近红外荧光光谱,根据样品的XRD图谱对比得到了其微晶相PbF2。结合能级图和荧光光谱分析了微晶化对光谱性质的影响。研究表明,微晶化后上转换荧光强度得到了极大的提高,特别对667nm的红光,其作用更为明显,微晶化对1.5μm荧光的有效半高宽几乎没有影响,但却极大地削减了峰值发射截面,显著地减小了Δλeff×eδ。     

γ辐照对掺Er硅酸盐玻璃吸收和发光特性的影响

用传统的高温熔融法熔制了一系列掺Er硅酸盐玻璃, 并测试了这些样品经5 kGy γ 射线辐照前后紫外至近红外的吸收和荧光光谱. 实验结果表明, 辐致暗化效应使得玻璃材料中形成了大量色心, 导致在400 nm附近出现强吸收带, 其尾端延伸至近红外区. 辐照产生的新能带增加了基质与Er³⁺ 特定能级(如²H_11/2, ⁴S_3/2及⁴F_9/2等) 之间的能量传递, 从而使辐照后的样品荧光寿命减小, 且在相同激发条件下荧光强度下降. 室温下辐照样品在荧光测试过程中出现了漂白现象.     

Optical temperature sensor based on up-conversion fluorescence emission in Yb3+:Er3+ co-doped ceramics glass

Yb3+:Er3+co-doped oxy-fluoride ceramics glass has been prepared.The mechanism of up-conversion emissions about Er3+was discussed,and the temperature properties of green up-conversion fluorescence between 303 and 823 K were investigated.The results show that the sensitivity of this sample reaches its maximum value,about 0.0047 K 1,when the temperature is 383 K,indicating that this kind of sample can be used as high temperature and high sensitivity optical temperature sensor.     

Synthesis and characterisation of NIR-emitting nanocrystals for photonic and optoelectronic applications

A general synthetic strategy for the synthesis of the near-infrared emitting materials, colloidal HgTe and PbX (where X = S, Se, Te) nanocrystals is introduced. Further, the potential for these materials to be employed in a wide variety of applications is discussed.     

Survey and research on up-conversion emission character and energy transition of Yb/Er/Tm co-doped phosphate glass and glass ceramic

By conventional high-temperature melting method, Yb³⁺/Er³⁺/Tm³⁺ co-doped phosphate glass was synthesized. After annealing the precursor glass, the phosphate glass ceramic (GC) was obtained. By measuring the X-ray diffraction (XRD) spectrum, it is proved that the LiYbP₄O₁₂ and Li₆P₆O₁₈ nano-crystals have existed in the phosphate GC. The up-conversion (UC) emission intensity of the GC is obvious stronger compared to that of the glass. The reason is that the shorter distance between rare earth ions in the glass ceramic increases the energy transitions from the sensitized ions (Yb³⁺) to the luminous ions (Er³⁺ and Tm³⁺). By studying the dependence of UC emissions on the pump power, the 523 and 546 nm green emissions of Er³⁺ ions in the glass are two-photon processes. But in the glass ceramic, they are two/three-photon processes. The phenomenon implies that a three-photon process has participated in the population of the two green emissions. Using Dexter theory, we discuss the energy transitions of Er³⁺ and Tm³⁺. The results indicate the energy transition of Tm³⁺ to Er³⁺ is very strong in the GC, which changes the population mechanism of UC emissions of Er³⁺.     

Bismuth silicate glass as host media for some selected rare-earth ions and effects of gamma irradiation

Ultraviolet, visible and infrared spectral measurements were used to investigate prepared undoped and rare-earth doped (2.5%) bismuth silicate glasses (80% Bi₂O₃–20%SiO₂) before and after being subjected to gamma irradiation (8?Mrad). The base bismuth silicate glass reveals strong extended UV–near visible absorption bands which are attributed to the presence of trace iron impurities in the raw materials together with absorption due to sharing of Bi³⁺ ions. The RE-doped samples show the same strong UV–near visible bands as the undoped glasses beside extra narrow characteristic bands mostly in the visible and near-infrared regions due to the respective studied rare-earth ions. The base undoped and all RE-doped samples except CeO₂ sample reveal quite resistance to the effect of gamma irradiation due to heavy atomic mass Bi³⁺ ions present in high content (80%) and the rare-earth ions are known to be weakly affected due to the known 5s, 5p shielding. The exceptional effect of CeO₂-doped sample is related to the ability of Ce³⁺ ions to change its oxidation state through photochemical reaction by irradiation or exchange with Fe³⁺ present as trace iron impurities. The FT infrared spectra of the prepared glasses reveal characteristic absorption bands which are related to the silicate groups together with the sharing of vibrational modes due to Bi–O groups. The IR spectra are slightly affected by gamma irradiation indicating the stability of the structural network groups consisting of SiO₄ and BiO₆ units.     

Field emission from carbon nanotubes: perspectives for applications and clues to the emission mechanism

We report on the extensive characterization of carbon nanotube electron field emitters. We studied the emission behavior of single-wall, closed and opened arc-discharge multi-wall, and catalytically grown multi-wall nanotubes, as single emitters and in film form. The nanotube field emitters show excellent field emission properties, but significant differences were observed between the different types of nanotubes. To obtain good performances as well as long emitter lifetimes, the nanotubes should be multi-walled and have closed, well-ordered tips. Complementary results such as energy distribution and luminescence induced by the field emission give further precious indications on the field emission mechanism. The large field amplification factor, arising from the small radius of curvature of the nanotube tips, is partly responsible for the good emission characteristics. Additional evidence however shows that the density of states at the tip is non-metallic, appearing in the form of localized states with well-defined energy levels. Received: 15 May 1999 / Accepted: 18 May 1999 / Published online: 29 July 1999     

Role of Al2O3 in upconversion and NIR emission in Tm and Er codoped calcium fluoro phosphorous silicate glass system

In this study, the principal role of Al₂O₃ on the features of the photoluminescence spectra of Tm³⁺ ion and upconversion phenomenon in Tm³⁺ and Er³⁺ codoped CaF₂−Al₂O₃−P₂O₅−SiO₂ glass system has been investigated. The concentration of Al₂O₃ is varied from 2 to 10 mol% while that of Er³⁺ and Tm³⁺ is fixed. IR and Raman spectral studies have indicated that there is a gradual increase in the degree of disorder in the glass network with increase in the concentration of Al₂O₃ up to 6.0 mol%. This is attributed to the presence of Al³⁺ ions in octahedral positions in larger proportions. When the glasses are doped with Tm³⁺ ions, the blue and red emissions were observed, whereas in Er³⁺ doped glasses blue, green and red emissions were observed. When the glasses are codoped with Tm³⁺ and Er³⁺ ions and excited at 790 nm, all the three emission lines were observed to be reinforced, especially in the glasses mixed with 6.0 mol% of Al₂O₃. The IR emission band detected at about 1.8 μm due to ³F₄→³H₆ transition of Tm³⁺ ions is also observed to be strengthened due to codoping. The reasons for enhancement in the intensity of various emission bands due to codoping have been identified and discussed with the help of rate equations for various emission transitions.     

Nd:Ca4ReO(BO3)3(Re=Gd,Y)晶体最佳激光、最佳倍频及最佳自倍频方向的确定

介绍了Nd:Ca4ReO(BO3)3(Re=Gd,Y)晶体最佳激光方向、最佳倍频方向的确定.综合考虑激光受激发射截面、抽运光吸收系数、有效非线性系数的各向异性,分析了自倍频性质的空间分布,并就此确定出最佳自倍频方向 关键词： Nd:Ca4ReO(BO3)3(Re=Gd Y)晶体 激光发射 倍频 自倍频