Infrared and visible spectroscopic studies of the ytterbium doped borate Li6Y(BO3)3

The spectroscopic study of trivalent ytterbium doped Li₆Y(BO₃)₃ is conducted in the UV-visible and infrared range. An excitation in the charge transfer band of ytterbium has been selected in order to reduce the reabsorption effect on the IR emission intensity. The maximum of the emission is located at 972 nm for an excitation at 230 nm. The energy level assignment has been successfully conducted using vibrational spectroscopy to distinguish the pure electronic transitions from the phonon-assisted ones. The splitting of the ²F_5/2 and ²F_7/2 components is equal to 523 cm⁻¹ and 676 cm⁻¹, respectively. The decay time dependence as a function of the concentration is also reported. The calculated value τ_rad is about (1.03 ± 0.01) ms for the 1% doped material. For the highest concentration, an IR excitation gives rise to the observation of a blue-green luminescence caused by two mechanisms: an erbium emission at 550 nm after upconversion and a cooperative luminescence of ytterbium ions.     

Spectroscopic studies on Fe and Mn doped SrB4O7 glasses

EPR and optical absorption studies on Fe³⁺ and Mn²⁺ doped strontium tetraborate (SrB₄O₇) glasses are carried out at room temperature. The EPR spectrum of the Fe³⁺ doped glass consists of signals with g-values 9.04, 4.22 and 2.04, whereas the EPR spectrum of Mn²⁺ doped glass exhibits a characteristic hyperfine sextet around g=2.0. The spectroscopic analyses of the obtained results confirmed distorted octahedral site symmetry for the Fe³⁺ and Mn²⁺ impurity ions. Crystal field and Racah parameters evaluated from optical absorption spectra are: Dq=790, B=700 and C=3000 cm⁻¹ for Fe³⁺doped glass and Dq=880, B=700 and C=2975 cm⁻¹ for Mn²⁺ doped glass.     

Structural studies of rhodium doped Sr2RuO4

The influence of Rh doping on the structure of Sr₂RuO₄ has been investigated using neutron powder diffraction methods. The metallic Ru rich compounds adopt a regular K₂NiF₄-type structure, space group I4/mmm, with Ru-O-Ru bond angles of 180°. The structures of the nonmetallic Rh rich compounds crystallise in space group I4/acd and are characterised by tilting of the MO₆ octahedra reducing the Ru-O-Ru angle to about 160°. Irrespective of Rh content the MO₆ polyhedra are not regular octahedra but are elongated along the c direction. The temperature dependence of the structure of Sr₂Ru_0.9Rh_0.1O₄ was investigated and revealed this elongation to be weakly temperature dependent.     

EPR evidence of local lattice mode in K3H(SO4)2 and Rb3H(SO4)2 fast-proton conductors

The observation of an anomalous temperature dependence of Mn²⁺ EPR spectra linewidth and nonaxial crystal-field parameter in K₃H(SO₄)₂ and Rb₃H(SO₄)₂ allows one to suggest the presence of “local mode” predicted by Yamada (Ferroelectrics 170 (1995) 23). The activation energy for this kind of excitation was found and equals 11.3 (0.5) and 7.4 (0.3) meV for Mn²⁺ doped K₃H(SO₄)₂ and Rb₃H(SO₄)₂, respectively.     

Cooperative emission study in ytterbium-doped Y2SiO5

Ytterbium ions infrared and visible cooperative luminescences, resulting from YAG laser and selective site excitations, in (6%) Yb-doped Y₂SiO₅ thin film are analyzed. Magnetically coupled Yb-Yb ion pairs seem to play a major role in energy transfer and cooperative emission, confirming the prevalence of superexchange mechanisms.     

Cooperative luminescence and absorption in ytterbium doped aluminosilicate glass optical fibres and preforms

The cooperative luminescence and absorption properties of Yb³⁺ doped aluminosilicate glass optical fibres and preforms are investigated in detail. In accordance with previous investigations, both the visible cooperative luminescence and the infrared luminescence decay measurements have been resolved into a single exponential decay component. We show that for a glass with similar Yb³⁺ dopant concentration but more Al³⁺, the glass emits less visible luminescence. Absorption loss measurements completed on fibre samples revealed a broad absorption in the 350-500 nm range, which we propose is due to a combination of Yb²⁺ absorption and cooperative absorption from Yb³⁺ ion pairs.     

Energy levels and crystal-field analysis of Tm in YAl3(BO3)4 crystals

The electronic structure of the Tm³⁺ in YAl₃(BO₃)₄ crystals has been investigated by means of low temperature absorption and emission spectroscopy in the 5000-30,000 cm⁻¹ range. The assignment of the lines composing the observed manifolds to transitions between the Stark levels of Tm³⁺ is complicated by the presence of extra features having different origins. The energy levels scheme of the doping ion has been compiled after a careful analysis of the spectra by reproducing the observed transitions by means of theoretical calculations based on a Hamiltonian, including the free ion and the crystal field (CF) terms. The agreement between experimental and calculated energy values was reasonably good, the overall r.m.s. deviation being 16 cm⁻¹. The resulting CF parameters have been tabulated and compared with those reported in literature for other rare earth ions doped in YAB. The analysis of trends observed along the lanthanide series evidences some inconsistencies and the necessity of a systematic investigation of these systems.     

Spectrum designation and effect of Al substitution on the luminescence of Cr doped ZnGa2O4 nano-sized phosphors

Low-temperature photoluminescent spectra of ZnGa₂O₄:Cr³⁺ nano-sized phosphors calcined at different temperatures were reported. The fine structure of the emission spectra has been designated to Cr³⁺ ions in different sites including ideal octahedral, Zn-interstitial, sites and Ga₂O₃ impurity. The vibronic sidebands for both Stokes’ and anti-Stokes’ sides are related to the host lattice vibrations, which were confirmed by IR and Raman spectra. Al³⁺ is substituted in Ga³⁺ sites to form (0≤y≤0.5). The blue shift and luminescent intensity variations of the charge transfer band and 3d-3d transitions in the spectra caused by Al substitution were related to larger band gap and stronger crystal field, respectively. The calculated crystal-field parameters indicated that Al incorporation enhanced the crystal field strength and induced more trigonal distortion due to different radii of Al³⁺ and Ga³⁺.     

Magnetic order and crystal field in Dy2Ru2O7 and Yb2Ru2O7

The magnetic properties of R₂Ru₂O₇ pyrochlore compounds (R=Yb, Dy) were studied using specific heat down to 0.4 K and bulk magnetic measurements. These two rare-earth elements were chosen to demonstrate the effect of Ru-R exchange interaction on R magnetic sublattice, in two cases of anisotropy: axial in Dy and planar in Yb. Dy₂Ru₂O₇ undergoes a second order transition to a fully ordered state at 1.85 K with no signs of the spin-ice state. In Yb₂Ru₂O₇ the Yb sublattice orders gradually around 8 K due to the Ru molecular field and no further transition is observed down to 0.4 K. Including the Ru molecular field at the R site in calculations based on crystal field parameters known from titanates R₂Ti₂O₇, allowed us to interpret experimental data.     

Low-field electron emission from pinaster-like MoO2 nanoarrays as two-stage emitters

Low-field electron emission is obtained from the pinaster-like MoO2 nanoarrays. The turn-on field of the pinasterlike MoO2 nanoarrays is found to be as low as 2.39 V/μm with the current density of 10μA/cm2. The enhancement factor is extracted to be 3590 from the Fowler-Nordheim plot. These excellent emission properties are attributed to the special structure of the pinaster-like MoO2 nanoarrays and confirmed by the calculation in the frame of the two -stage model. Our results show that the pinaster-like MoO2 nanoarrays are promising candidate in realizing field emission displays.     

Spectroscopic and magnetic susceptibility analyses of the FJ and D4 energy levels of Tb(4f) in TbAlO3

Detailed analyses of spectroscopic and temperature-dependent magnetic susceptibility data are reported for the crystal-field split energy levels of the ⁷F_J and ⁵D₄ of Tb³⁺ in stoichiometric single crystals of ortho-aluminate TbAlO₃. The spectroscopic data include absorption spectra obtained between 2940 and 480 nm from 8 to 300 K. High resolution fluorescence spectra are reported, representing transitions from ⁵D₄ to ⁷F_6,5,4, at a sample temperature of 85 K. Using crystal-field modeling techniques recently adapted for low symmetry systems, we have assigned all 58 experimental Stark levels within the ⁷F_J and ⁵D₄ manifolds, with a fitting standard deviation of 4.5 cm⁻¹ (3.8 cm⁻¹ rms error). As a further test, the theoretical Stark levels and calculated wavefunctions were used to determine the temperature dependence of the magnetic susceptibility along the c-axis of the TbAlO₃ crystal. Good agreement is obtained between the calculated susceptibility and temperature-dependent magnetic data reported earlier, including a prediction of a 0.2 cm⁻¹ splitting of the ground-state quasi-doublet. The susceptibility calculation also confirms the predicted ordering of states within the ⁷F₆ multiplet manifold.     

合成温度和N2/O2流量比对碳纤维衬底上生长的SnO2纳米线形貌及场发射性能影响

采用化学气相沉积法系统研究了合成温度和N₂/O₂流量对生长在碳纤维衬底上的SnO₂纳米线形貌及场发射性能的影响规律. 利用扫描电镜(SEM)、透射电镜(TEM), X射线衍射(XRD)及能谱仪(EDS)对产物细致表征, 结果表明, SnO₂纳米线长径比随反应温度的升高而增大; 随N₂/O₂流量比值的增大先增大后变小, 场发射测试表明, 合成温度780 ℃, N₂/O₂流量比为300 : 3 时SnO₂纳米线阵列具有最佳的场发射性能, 开启电场为1.03 V/μm, 场强增加到1.68 V/μm时, 发射电流密度达0.66 mA/cm², 亮度约2300 cd/m².     

Photoluminescence spectra of rare earth doped CaGa2S4 single crystals

Six kind CaGa₂S₄ single crystals doped with different rare earth (RE) elements are grown by the horizontal Bridgman method, and their photoluminescence (PL) spectra are measured in the temperature range from 10 to 300 K. The PL spectra of Ce or Eu doped crystals have broad line shapes due to the phonon assisted 4f-5d transitions. On the other hand, those of Pr³⁺, Tb³⁺, Er³⁺ or Tm³⁺ doped samples show narrow ones owing to the 4f-4f transitions. The assignments of the electronic levels are made in reference to the reported data of RE 4f multiplets observed in same materials.     

使用发射光谱对感应耦合CF4/CH4等离子体中C2基团形成机理的研究

利用强度标定的发射光谱法，研究了感应耦合CF4₄/CH4₄等离 子体中空间基团的 相对密度随宏观条件（射频输入功率、气压和流量比）的变化情况. 研究表明：在所研究的 碳氟/碳氢混合气体放电等离子体中除了具有丰富的CF，CF2₂，CH，H和F等活 性基团外 ，还同时存在着C2₂基团，其相对密度随着放电功率的提高而增加；随着气压 的上升呈 现倒“U”型的变化. C2₂随流量比R（R=［CH4 _{关键词： 发射光谱 感应耦合等离子体 2}基团')" href="#">C2₂基团     

Optical and EPR study of BaY2F8 single crystals doped with Yb

Optical and electron paramagnetic resonance study have been carried out on BaY₂F₈ single crystals doped with Yb ions at 0.5 and 10 mol%. The crystals have been obtained using the Czochralski method modified for fluoride crystal growth. Optical transmission measurements in the range of 190-3200 nm and photoluminescence measurements were carried out at room temperature. Absorption spectra of BaY₂F₈ single crystals doped with Yb due to the ²F_7/2→²F_5/2 transitions have been observed in the 930-980 nm range. To analyze the possible presence of Yb²⁺ ions in the investigated crystals, irradiation with γ-quanta with a dose of 10⁵ Gy have been performed. The observed photoluminescence bands show usual emission in IR and other one in VIS, being an effect of cooperative emission of Yb³⁺ ions and energy up-conversion transitions of photons from IR to UV-vis(visible) due to hoping process between energy levels of paired Yb³⁺ and Er³⁺, where Er³⁺ ions are unintentional dopants. The EPR spectra of BaY₂F₈:Yb 10 mol% consist of many overlapping lines. They have been analyzed in terms of spin monomers, pairs, and clusters. The angular dependence of the resonance lines positions have been studied also to find the location of coupled ytterbium ions in the crystal structure.     

Growth,structure and physical properties of gadolinium doped Sr2IrO4 single crystal

A series of Gd-doped Sr₂IrO₄ single crystals were grown using a flux method. Analysis of the temperature-dependent resistance of these crystals reveals that these samples show two-dimensional weak localization at 150 to 300 K, while three-dimensional variable range hopping (VRH) behavior is observed at temperatures lower than 150 K. Two localization lengths are observed in the VRH behavior, with a transition temperature of around 88 K. Correspondingly, temperature-dependent magnetization observations along the ab-plane reveal magnetic anomalies at both 150 and 85 K. This work demonstrates the correlation between the electrical and magnetic properties of 5d transition-metal compounds.     

H nuclear magnetic resonance study of the ferroelastic and superionic phase transitions of (NH4)4LiH3(SO4)4 single crystals

We investigated the temperature dependences of the line shape, spin-lattice relaxation time, T₁, and spin-spin relaxation time, T₂, of the ¹H nuclei in (NH₄)₄LiH₃(SO₄)₄ single crystals. On the basis of the data obtained, we were able to distinguish the “ammonium” and “hydrogen-bond” protons in the crystals. For both the ammonium and hydrogen-bond protons in (NH₄)₄LiH₃(SO₄)₄, the curves of T₁ and T₂ versus temperature changed significantly near the ferroelastic and superionic phase transitions at T_C (=232 K) and T_S (=405 K), respectively. In particular, near T_S, the ¹H signal due to the hydrogen-bond protons abruptly narrowed and the T₂ value for these protons abruptly increased, indicating that these protons play an important role in this superionic phase transition. The marked increase in the T₂ of the hydrogen-bond protons above T_S indicates that the breaking of O-H?O bonds and the formation of new H-bonds with HSO₄^- contribute significantly to the high-temperature conductivity of (NH₄)₄LiH₃(SO₄)₄ crystals.     

Crystal field parameters and energy level structure of the MnO4 tetroxo anion in Li3PO4, Ca2PO4Cl and Sr5(PO4)3Cl crystals

A comparative study concerning the electronic structure of the Mn⁵⁺ ion in the Li₃PO₄, Ca₂PO₄Cl, Sr₅(PO₄)₃Cl host lattices has been carried out in the framework of the exchange charge model. The crystal field parameters have been evaluated using the structural data as the only input information. The 10 K absorption spectra of the investigated compounds have been measured in order to verify the correspondence between experimental and calculated energy levels. A systematic trend of the crystal field splitting of the most intense transitions has been evidenced and discussed by considering the symmetry properties of the coordination polyhedra around Mn⁵⁺.     

EPR and optical studies on transition metal doped LiRbB4O7 glasses

Electron paramagnetic resonance and optical investigations of copper and chromium doped LiRbB₄O₇ glasses are carried out. From the results and discussions, it is predicted that both the transition metal ions exhibit octahedral environment. In the case of Cr³⁺, the site symmetry is near octahedral, whereas in the case of Cu²⁺, it is tetragonally distorted octahedral environment. Crystal field, spin-Hamiltonian and bonding parameters are evaluated. The bonding parameters are suggesting ionic.     

Growth, thermal and spectroscopic characterizations of BaNd2(MoO4)4 crystal

A new crystal, BaNd₂(MoO₄)₄, has been grown from the flux melt based on Li₂Mo₃O₁₀ by a spontaneous nucleation method. The phase structure of the obtained crystals was determined by X-ray powder diffraction. The result shows that the as-grown crystals are well crystallized and indexed in a monoclinic crystal system with space group B2/b. The specific heat of BaNd₂(MoO₄)₄ crystal at 20 °C is 0.485 J/g K. Absorption and fluorescence spectra were also measured at room temperature. There are several strong and broad absorption peaks from 200 to 1200 nm and three emission transition bands located at 890, 1060, and 1334 nm are detected.