Blue Upconversion Luminescence in Tm^3＋／Yb^3＋-Codoped Lead Chloride Tellurite Glass

The upconversion properties of Tm^3 /Yb3 -codoped lead chloride tellurite glass under 980hm excitation were investigated. The intense blue (476nm) emission and weak red (649 nm) emission corresponding to the ^1G4→4 ^3H6 and ^1G4→^3H4 transitions of Tm^3 ions, respectively, were simultaneously observed at room temperature. The dependence of upconversion intensities on excitation power and the possible upconversion mechanisms are evaluated. The intense blue upconversion luminescence of Tm^3 /Yb^3 -codoped lead chloride tellurite glass can be used as potential host material for the development of blue upconversion optical devices.     

Visible Upconversion Emission in Er3＋—Doped GeO2—PbO—PbF2 Glass

The upconversion fluorescence emission of Er3 -doped 60GeO2-2OPbO-2OPbF2 glass was experimentally investigated under the pump of 976-nm laser diode. The results reveal the existence of intense emission bands centred around 524, 545, and 657nm at room temperature. The green emission at 524 and 545nm is due to the 4S3/2 2 Hll/2→ 4I15/2 transition and the red emission of 657nm originates from the 4F9/2-→4I15/2 transition of Er3 . The quadratic dependence of the green and red emissions on excitation power indicates that a two-photonabsorption process occurs under the 976-nm excitation. The excited- state absorption from 4I ll/2 and the cross relaxation between two Er3 ions in the 4I ll/2 state contribute to the green emission. The red emission at 657nm is attributed to the excited-state absorption and cross relaxation processes in the 4I13/2 level as well as the 4S3/2 level nonradiative transition of Er3 .     

High Efficiency Infrared-to-Visible Upconversion Emission in Er^3＋,Yb^3＋, and Ho^3＋ Codoped Tellurite Glasses

A novel method of codoping the Er^3＋, Yb^3＋, and Ho^3＋ ions in tellurite glasses is demonstrated to obtain a high efficiency of infrared-to-visible upconversion. Three intense emission bands observed in Er^3＋, Yb^3＋, and Ho^3＋ codoped tellurite glasses centred at 525, 547, and 657nm correspond to Er^3＋： ^2H11/2 -4 ^4I15/2, Er^3＋： ^4S3/2 →^4I15/2＋Ho^3＋： ^5S2（^5F4） → ^5Is, and Er^3＋： ^4Sa/2 → ^4I15/2＋Ho^3＋： ^5F5 → ^5Is transitions, respectively. No visible upconversion quenching phenomenon is observed when three rare-earth ions are codoped together in tellurite glasses. In contrast, the upconversion intensity of red and green emissions in Er^3＋, Yb^3＋, and Ho^3＋ codoped glasses is enhanced largely when compared with Er^3＋ /Yb^3＋-codoped glasses. The dependence of upconversion intensities on excitation power and the possible upconversion mechanisms are evaluated. The three emissions are based on two-photon absorption processes.     

Structural and Upconversion Fluorescence Properties of Er^3＋／Yb^3＋-Codoped Lead-Free Germanium-Bismuth Glass

We study the structural and infrared-to-visible upconversion fluorescence properties of Er^3 /yb^3 -codoped leadfree germanium-bismuth glass. The structure of lead-free germanium-bismuth-lanthanum glass is investigated by peak-deconvolution of F~aman spectroscopy. Intense green and red emissions centred at 525, 546, and 657nm,corresponding to the transitions ^2H11/2 → 4I15/2, ^4S3/2 → 4I15/2, and 4F9/2 → 4I15/2, respectively, are observed at room temperature. The quadratic dependence of the 525, 546, and 657nm emissions on excitation power indicates that a two-photon absorption process occurs under 975nm excitation.     

Upconversion properties of Er^3＋/Yb^3＋ co-doped TeO2-Nb2O5-Li2O glasses

The Er^3＋/Yb^3＋ co-doped TeO2-Nb2O5-Li2O glass is prepared by conventional melting method, and its upconversion spectra are measured. The intense green upconversion luminescence upon excitation with a 976 nm laser diode is observed with the naked eyes. The dependence of luminescence intensity on the ratio of Yb^3＋/Er^3＋ is discussed in detail, and the relationship between the ratio of green luminescence intensity to red luminescence intensity and the ratio of Yb^3＋/Er^3＋ is also studied, The luminescence intensity increases with the ratio of Yb^3＋/Er^3＋ increasing. The ratio of Yb^3＋/Er^3＋ plays a more important role than the concentration of Er^3＋ in determining the upconversion luminescence intensity. The ratio of green luminescence intensity to red luminescence intensity reaches a maximum when ratio of Yb^3＋/Er^3＋ is 3. Thus the glass could be one of the potential candidates for LD pumping solid-state lasers.     

Er3+和Yb3+共掺碲酸盐玻璃的光谱性质

研究了Er3+ 和Yb3+ 共掺碲酸盐玻璃的吸收和荧光光谱性质 ,分析了碲酸盐玻璃中Er3 + 的上转换发光机制 ,应用Judd Ofelt理论计算了玻璃的强度参量Ωt(t =2 ,4,6 ) ,分别为Ω2 =4.74× 10 - 2 0 cm2 ,Ω4=1.46× 10 - 2 0 cm2 ,Ω6 =0 .6 4× 10 - 2 0 cm2 ,计算了Er3+ 离子的自发跃迁几率、荧光分支比 ,应用McCumber理论计算了受激发射截面 ,并比较了Er3 + 在不同基质玻璃中的光谱特性。     

Er3+,Yb3+共掺磷酸盐玻璃沟道波导放大器

在自行研制的Er3 ，Yb3 共掺磷酸盐玻璃基质上用离子交换方法制作出沟导光波导放大器。在110mW的抽运功率下(抽运光波长为980nm)，在1．8cm长的器件上获得了3．8dB的小信号(信号光波长为1．55μm)增益，单位长度上的增益为2．1dB／cm。     

Mechanisms and Concentration Dependence of Upconversion Fluorescence in Er^3＋ and Tm^3＋ Codoped Tellurite Glasses

We investigate the upconversion luminescence of Er3^ and Tm^3 codoped tellurite glasses under both the 975 and 80Ohm excitations. By Tm^3 codoping, the Er^3 green emission corresponding to the (^4S3/2, 2H11/2) → 4I15/2 transitions was quenched, while the red emission corresponding to the ^4F9/2 → ^4I15/2 transition was selectively sensitized. The red emission has a maximum in the range where the ratio of Er^3 - to Tm^3 -content is about two and its fluorescence intensity becomes 1.5 and 5 times larger at the maximum than those in the absence of Tm^3 for 975 and 800 nm excitations, respectively. The results were explained considering the influence of energy transfers between these two active ions.     

Spectroscopic properties in Er3＋/yb3＋ Co-doped fluorophosphate glass

Using the technique of high-temperature melting, a new Er3＋/Yb3＋ co-doped fluorophosphate glass was prepared. The absorption and fluorescence spectra were investigated in depth. The effect of Er3＋ and Yb3＋ concentration on the spectroscopic properties of the glass sample was also discussed. According to the Judd Ofelt theory, the oscillator strength was computed. The lifetime of 4113/2 level （t-m） of Er3＋ ions was 8.23 ms, and the full width at half maximum of the dominating emission peak was 68 nm at 1.53 μm. The large stimulated emission cross section of the Er3＋ was calculated by the McCumher theory. The spectroscopic properties of Er3＋ ion were compared with those in different glasses. The full width at half maximum and σe are larger than those of other glass hosts, indicating this studied glass may be a potentially useful candidate for high-gain erbium-doped fiber amplifier.     

Yb^3＋/Er^3＋掺杂氟氧化物微晶玻璃的制备与发光性能

采用高温熔融法制备了Yb3＋/Er3＋掺杂的氟氧化物发光微晶玻璃,确定了最佳熔化温度（1 100℃）和退火温度（440℃,480℃）。测定得到基质玻璃的透过率为85%,掺入稀土后,透过率有所下降,并出现了稀土离子的特征吸收峰。980 nm半导体激光器（LD）激发下样品的上转换发射光谱存在4个明显的发射峰,分别为410,532,546和656 nm,对应于2H9/2→4I15/2,2H11/2→4I15/2,4S3/2→4I15/2和4F9/2→4I15/2跃迁。研究了不同Yb3＋/Er3＋（摩尔分数）和Er3＋浓度对上转换发光强度的影响,当Yb3＋∶Er3＋=4∶1、Er3＋摩尔分数为1.5%时,上转换发光强度达到最高。根据发光强度与泵浦功率之间的关系,确定了上转换发射均为双光子过程。讨论了Yb3＋,Er3＋离子间的能量传递,建立了上转换发光机制。     

Optical transitions and upconversion properties of Er^3＋-doped chloride tellurite glasses

Er^{3+}-doped lead chloride tellurite glasses were prepared using the conventional melting and quenching method. The absorption spectra were measured and the Judd－Ofelt analysis was performed. The spectroscopic parameters such as the intensity parameters, transition probabilities, radiative lifetimes, and branching ratios were obtained. Intense infrared emission and visible upconversion luminescence under 976 nm excitation were observed. For the 1.55μm emission, the full width at half maximum and the emission cross sections are more than 50 nm and 8×10^{- 20}cm^2, respectively. Three efficient visible luminescences centred at 525, 547, and 658nm are assigned to the transitions from the excited states {}^{2}H_{11/2}, {}^{4}S_{3/2}, and {}^{4}F_{9/2} to the ground state {}^{4}I_{15/2}, respectively. The upconversion mechanisms and the power-dependent intensities are also discussed and evaluated.     

Luminescent Properties of Eu^3＋—Doped Yttrium Oxide Chloride Embedded in Nanoporous Glass

The photoluminescence of Eu^3 -doped yttrium oxide chloride embedded in nanoporous glass has been observed.In comparison with those in the powder phosphor,the emission lines of Eu^3 ions becom much broader and lueshift was observed in the lines due to ^5D0→^7F2 transitions and the Eu-O charge transfer excitation band.The ratio intensities of the ^5D0→^7F1 transitions to the ^5D0→^7F2 transitions of Eu^3 ion become higher and change at different excitation excitation wavelengths,such as 393nm and 254nm.The two excitation wavelengths belong to the 4f→4f transition of the Eu^3 ion and the Eu-O charge transfer,respectively,This material may be developed into a new luminescent glass.     

Er3+:Yb3+共掺杂氟氧混合物玻璃的上转换发光研究

制备了化学配方为 (5 0 -x)GeO2 ·PbF2 ·WO3·(6 +x)CdF2 ·1 4Yb2 O3·0 6Er2 O3(x =10 ,2 0 ,30 )氟氧混合物玻璃。研究了 930nm发光二极管激发下Er3+ :Yb3+ 共掺杂情形下的Er3+ 离子的上转换发光特性 ,观测到了Er3+ 离子中心波长位于 5 4 3,5 5 0和 6 5 5nm处的三个强荧光发射带。通过对样品的反斯托克斯喇曼光谱的测量 ,确定了基质的最大声子能量 ,在此基础上分析了上转换荧光的产生机制。利用基质的平均电负性差和平均阳离子场强这两个参数 ,讨论了基质材料中GeO2 和CdF2 含量的调整对上转换发光的影响。     

Yb3+敏化的Er3+/Ho3+共掺碲酸盐玻璃的上转换发光研究

用高温熔融法制备了系列Er3+/Yb3+共掺,Ho3+/Yb3+共掺,和Er3+/Yb3+/Ho3+三掺碲酸盐玻璃,在975 nm激光抽运下三种掺杂玻璃中都出现了较强的绿光和红光上转换.研究了Yb3+离子对Er3+和Ho3+离子上转换发光强度的影响以及Yb3+→Er3+,Yb3+→Ho3+能量传递效率.分析了碲酸盐玻璃中Yb3+直接敏化Er3+,Ho3+上转换发光机理.当Er3+和Ho3+浓度较低时,Er3+/Yb3+/Ho3+三掺玻璃的上转换强度随着Yb3+离子浓度的增加而增强,出现的548 nm绿光和660 nm红光主要是由于Er3+:4S3/2→4I15/2,Ho3+:5F4(5S2)→5I8和Er3+:4F9/2→4I15/2,Ho3+:5F5→5I8跃迁共同作用的结果.Er3+/Yb3+/Ho3+三掺碲酸盐玻璃的上转换机理受Er3+/Yb3+之间,Ho3+/Yb3+之间,Er3+/Ho3+之间三者共同相互作用影响,Er3+/Ho3+离子间存在的交叉弛豫过程可增加Ho3+离子在可见光范围的上转换强度.     

Effect of B2O3 on Judd—Ofelt parameters of Er^3＋—doped tellurite glasses

We have prepared Er^3 -doped borotellurite glasses using conventional melting and quenching method.The absorption spectrum analysis is performed on the basis of Judd-Ofelt theory.The effects of B2O3 on the spectroscopic parameters such as intersity parameters,line strengths of electric-dipole transitions,and sopontaneous emission probability are discussed.     

Yb3+/Er3+共掺杂TeO2-WO3-ZnO玻璃的光谱性质

制备了Yb³⁺/Er³⁺共掺杂的TeO₂-WO₃-ZnO玻璃,测量了Er³⁺在玻璃中的吸收光谱和970nmLD激发下的荧光光谱、荧光寿命和上转换光谱.计算了Yb³⁺/Er³⁺间的能量传递效率和Er³⁺离子1.5μm波段的吸收截面、发射截面,并研究了其荧光强度和上转换发光与Yb³⁺掺杂浓度间的关系.结果表明,Yb³⁺共掺杂可明显提高Er³⁺离子1.5μm发射的荧光强度,实验所得Yb³⁺离子的最佳掺杂浓度为Er³⁺离子浓度的3倍,在7.28×1020ions/cm³左右.Er³⁺离子1.5μm发射的荧光半峰全宽为67～72nm;上转换红、绿光均为双光子过程,随Yb³⁺掺杂浓度的增加,上转换红、绿光强度均增强.     

掺杂Er3+多组份氧化物玻璃的制备与发光特征的研究

用高温熔融法制备了用于1．5μm光波段元件高浓度Er^3 掺杂的B2O3－SiO2,Al2O3-SiO2-CdO与Li2O-Al2O3-SiO2三种多组分氧化物玻璃。在488nm连续氩离子激发下,测定并比较了这三种玻璃在1．5μm波段的发射光谱特征,及掺杂浓度对发光强度的影响。研究结果表明：Er^3 :Li2O-Al2O3-SiO2具有较宽的发光带,是合适的光放大器玻璃基质材料;而B2O3－SiO2玻璃系统随Er^3 掺杂浓度的增加,其荧光效应成线性增强,是合适的发光基质。     

Er3+离子掺杂钡镓锗玻璃上转换发光机理研究

研究了Er3+离子掺杂钡镓锗玻璃的吸收光谱、拉曼光谱和上转换光谱.分析了Er3+离子在钡镓锗玻璃中的上转换发光机理.结果表明:玻璃的最大声子能量为828cm-1,紫外截止波长为275nm.采用800nm和980nmLD激发玻璃样品,在室温下观察到强烈的上转换绿光和红光发射.随着Er3+离子浓度的增加,绿光发光强度先增加后减小,而红光发光强度呈单调递增趋势.能量分析表明:800nmLD激发产生的绿光主要源于Er3+离子4I13/2能级的激发态吸收过程;红光发射主要源于Er3+离子4I13/2能级与4I11/2能级之间的能量转移过程.980nmLD激发产生的绿光主要源于Er3+离子4I11/2能级之间的能量转移过程;而红光发射主要源于Er3+离子4I13/2能级与4I11/2能级之间的能量转移过程和4I13/2能级的激发态吸收过程.通过量子效率分析,发现采用800nmLD激发Er3+离子掺杂浓度为1mol% 的样品时,上转换绿光发光效率最高.     

Tm3+和Er3+共掺杂氟氧化物玻璃陶瓷材料结构和上转换发光性质的研究

报道了一种新的上转换氟氧化物玻璃陶瓷材料,组份为65GeO2-25NaF-10BaF2(MFG)。研究了Tm^3 和Er^3 共掺MFG玻璃陶瓷中的发光性质。通过X射线衍射和Raman散射分析了MFG玻璃陶瓷的结构性质。分别测量了Tm^3 和Er^3 共掺MFG玻璃及玻璃陶瓷和Er^3 单掺MFG玻璃中的红外发射谱（λex=488nm)和上转换发射谱（λex=978nm)。给出了稀土离子掺入微晶的证据;（1）和MFG：1mol%Tm^3 、2mol%Er^3 玻璃相比,在978nmLD激发下,MFG：1mol%Tm^3 、2mol%Er^3玻璃陶瓷中红色上转换发光大大增强,红不与绿光的比值大大提高。（2）在488nm激光激发下,玻璃陶瓷样品中Tm^3 离子1．7μm左右的发射光谱明显窄化。最后讨论了玻璃陶瓷这种结构上转换发光的影响和其在上转换发光及光通信中的应用潜力。