Composition dependent structural and optical properties of Sm-doped sodium borate and sodium fluoroborate glasses

Sodium borate and fluoroborate glasses doped with trivalent samarium (Sm³⁺) were prepared and their detailed spectroscopic analysis was carried out. The FTIR spectra reveal that, the glasses contain BO₃, BO₄, non-bridging oxygen and strong OH⁻ bonds. From the optical absorption spectra, Judd-Ofelt intensity parameters (Ω_λ, λ=2, 4 and 6) have been evaluated and are in turn used to predict radiative properties such as radiative transition probability (A), stimulated emission cross section () and branching ratios (β_R) for the excited levels of Sm³⁺ ions in sodium borate and sodium fluoroborate glasses. The dependence of the spectral characteristics of Sm³⁺ ions due to compositional changes have been examined and reported. The value is found to decrease with the decrease in the sodium content in the glass. The decay from the ⁴G_5/2 level is found to be non-exponential indicating a cross-relaxation among the Sm³⁺ ions.     

Spectroscopic investigations on Tb3+ doped lead fluoroborate glasses

This article presents the optical properties of Tb³⁺ in lead fluoroborate glasses of the type X PbF₂·(89–X)B₂O₃·10 Al₂O₃·1Tb₂O₃ (where X=8, 12, 16, 20, 24, 28, 34 and 36). The standard Judd–Ofelt model was applied to the room temperature absorption intensities of Tb³⁺ (4 f⁸) to determine the phenomenological intensity parameters Ω₂, Ω₄ and Ω₆. These parameters have been used to calculate radiative transition probabilities (A_rad), lifetimes (τ_R) and branching ratios (β_R) for the excited level ⁵D₄. The predicted values of τ_R are compared with the measured values for ⁵D₄ level for eight glass compositions (Glass (A–H)). Among the eight-terbium glasses Glass A with 8 mol% of PbF₂ (as the optimum content) has revealed an intense green emission with maximum life time and higher quantum efficiency. The stimulated emission cross section σ(λ_P) is also evaluated for the ⁵D₄→⁷F_J (J=6, 5, 4 and 3) transitions.     

Dy3+掺杂Ge-Ga-S-CsI玻璃中红外发光特性研究

用熔融淬冷法制备了系列掺杂浓度的Dy³⁺:Ge-Ga-S-CsI硫卤玻璃样品,测试了样品拉曼光谱、折射率、吸收光谱、近红外及中红外荧光谱.应用Judd-Ofelt理论计算了Dy³⁺离子的强度参数 (Ω_i, i=2,4,6)、自发辐射跃迁概率(A)、荧光分支比(β)、以及辐射寿命(τ_rad)等光谱参数.研究了810 nm激光抽运下样品中红 关键词： 硫系玻璃 中红外发光 3+掺杂')" href="#">Dy³⁺掺杂 多声子弛豫     

Dysprosium doped alkali fluoroborate glasses—Thermal, structural and optical investigations

Thermal, structural and optical properties of Dy³⁺-doped alkali fluoroborate glasses with composition (in mol%), 49B₂O₃+25XO+25NaF+1Dy₂O₃ (where X=Li₂, Na₂, K₂, Mg and Ca), have been investigated. Thermal analysis revealed the homogeneous formation of the glasses. The FTIR spectra reveal that the glasses contain BO₃, BO₄ non-bridging oxygen atoms and strong OH⁻ bonds. From the optical absorption spectra, Judd-Ofelt intensity parameters (Ω_λ, λ=2, 4 and 6) have been evaluated and are in turn used to predict radiative properties such as radiative transition probability (A), stimulated emission cross-section () and branching ratios (β_R) for the excited levels of Dy³⁺ ions in alkali fluoroborate glasses. The dependence of the spectral characteristics of Dy³⁺ ions due to compositional changes has been examined and reported.     

Optical absorption and fluorescence studies of Dy3+-doped lead telluroborate glasses

Lead telluroborate (PTBDy) glasses doped with different Dy³⁺ ion concentrations were prepared by melt quenching technique and investigated through optical absorption, fluorescence and decay measurements. The Judd–Ofelt intensity parameters (Ω_λ) are obtained by a least square fit analysis. The small root mean square deviation of ±0.34×10^?6 shows a good fit between the experimental and calculated oscillator strengths. The radiative properties of the ⁴F_9/2→⁶H_13/2 emission transition of PTBDy10 glass are determined and compared to the other reported glasses. The variation of decay time of the ⁴F_9/2 emission state is attributed to the interaction among the excited Dy³⁺ ions at higher concentration. The PTBDy10 glass is found to be a suitable candidate for solid state laser materials to produce intense yellow (576 nm) luminescence through the ⁴F_9/2→⁶H_13/2 transition.     

Tb3+掺杂硅酸盐玻璃发光性能的浓度依赖关系

 利用高温熔融法制备了不同浓度的Tb³⁺掺杂硅酸盐玻璃,并分别测量了紫外和X射线激发时的发射光谱。光谱结果表明,不同浓度Tb³⁺掺杂硅酸盐玻璃在紫外和X射线激发时发光行为具有相似的浓度依赖关系：低浓度Tb₄O₇掺杂时主要以蓝光(5D₃→⁷FJ)发射为主,而高浓度掺杂时以绿光(⁵D₄→⁷FJ)发射为主。Tb³⁺发光强度与掺杂浓度的关系分析表明,⁵D₃的浓度猝灭是电偶极-电偶极相互作用引起的, 而⁵D₄的浓度猝灭是交换相互作用引起的。     

Fluorescence characteristics of Dy ions in calcium fluoroborate glasses

Calcium fluoroborate (CFB) glasses doped with different concentrations of trivalent dysprosium ions were prepared and investigated by the FTIR, optical absorption, photoluminescence and decay analysis. Free-ion Hamiltonian model and Judd-Ofelt theory have been used to analyze the energy level scheme and the spectral intensities of Dy³⁺ ions in CFB glasses. From the emission spectra it is observed that the samples emit intense light yellowish color which is nearer to white light. Chromaticity color coordinates have been calculated and the dominant emission wavelength has also been indicated. Decay curves of ⁴F_9/2 level for the samples with different concentrations have been analyzed using the Inokuti-Hirayama model and the energy transfer and non-radiative decay rates have been determined.     

GeO2含量对掺铒锗碲酸盐玻璃物性和光谱特性的影响

本文研究了x GeO2-(70-x)TeO2-5K2O-5Na2O-10Nb2O5-10ZnO-0.2Er2O3(x=0,10,25,50,70(摩尔百分数))玻璃的物性和光谱特性,讨论GeO2含量对锗碲酸盐玻璃物性和光谱特性的影响.研究发现:GeO2的加入提高了碲酸盐玻璃热稳定性,并且使玻璃的最大声子能量略微增加;随GeO2的增加,掺Er3+锗碲酸盐玻璃的Judd-Ofelt强度参量Ω2和Ω6逐渐增大,但玻璃受激发射截面有减小的趋势;由McCumber理论,计算了掺铒锗碲酸盐玻璃在1.53μm处最大受激发射截面为9.92×10-21cm2,Er3+离子4I13//2→4I15/2发射谱的最大荧光半高宽为52nm,同时,实验发现,在977nm LD抽运下,掺铒锗碲酸盐玻璃存在较强的荧光上转换现象,随GeO2含量的增加,上转换荧光强度呈降低的趋势.     

Spectroscopic and photoluminescence characteristics of Dy ions in lead containing sodium fluoroborate glasses for laser materials

Lead containing calcium zinc sodium fluoroborate (LCZSFB) glasses doped with different concentrations of trivalent dysprosium ions were prepared and investigated by the XRD, FTIR, optical absorption, photoluminescence and decay curve analysis. The experimentally determined oscillator strengths have been determined by measuring the areas under the absorption peaks and the Judd–Ofelt (J–O) intensity parameters were calculated using the least squares fit method. From the evaluated J–O parameters the radiative transition probability rates, radiative lifetimes and branching ratios were calculated for ⁴F_9/2 excited level. Room temperature photoluminescence spectra for different concentrations of Dy³⁺-doped LCZSFB glasses were obtained by exciting the glass samples at 386 nm. The intensity of Dy³⁺ emission spectra increases with increasing concentration of 0.1, 0.25, 0.5 and 1.0 mol% and beyond 1.0 mol% the concentration quenching is observed. The measuring branching ratios are reasonably high for transitions ⁴F_9/2→⁶H_15/2 and ⁶H_13/2, suggesting that the emission at 484 and 576 nm, respectively, can give rise to lasing action in the visible region. From the visible emission spectra, yellow–blue (Y/B) intensity ratios and chromaticity color coordinates were also estimated. The lifetimes of ⁴F_9/2 metastable state for the samples with different concentrations were also measured and discussed.     

WO3对掺铒碲酸盐玻璃光谱性质的影响

制备了掺铒碲钨酸盐玻璃(80-x)TeO2-(10 x)WO3-8BaO-2Na2O-O.5Er2O3(x=0,5,10,15,20)玻璃,研究了WO3对掺铒碲钨酸盐玻璃的光谱性质.研究发现:随着WO3含量的增加,Ω4,Ω6先增加后减小,受激发射截面也是先增加后减小,而Ω2的变化则相反.由McCumber理论计算了掺铒碲钨酸盐玻璃在1.5μm的受激发射截面,其最大受激发射截面为0.96×10-21 cm2,Er3 的4I13/2→4I15/12的跃迁发射荧光光谱的最大荧光半高宽为82 nm.同时,实验发现,在976 nm抽运下,掺铒碲酸盐玻璃存在较强的荧光上转换现象,随WO3含量的增加,上转换荧光强度呈降低的趋势.     

The optical,structural and thermal optimizations of Ge-As-Se-S-Te glasses

The optical, structural and thermal optimizations of Ge₃₃As₁₂Se₅₅ glass were the aim of this study. In this regards, Ge₃₃As₁₂Se₄₅M₁₀ (M = Se, Te, S and S_0.5Te_0.5) glasses were synthesized by conventional melt quenching technique in quartz ampule. The prepared samples were characterized using X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR). The fundamental absorption edge for prepared samples was also analyzed in terms of the theory proposed by Davis and Mott. The addition of S and Te elements to melting batch has deleterious effects on optical properties of Ge₃₃As₁₂Se₅₅ glass. Mg and Al can act as gettering elements for reduction of the intensity of oxide absorption bands from FTIR spectra (without any effects on optical properties of Ge₃₃As₁₂Se₅₅ glass). The precipitation of GeSe phase, during crystallization process, has negligible effects on optical properties of Ge₃₃As₁₂Se₅₅ glass.     

Laser cooling with optical temperature sensing in Er3+-doped tellurite-germanate glasses

A novel optical cooling route based on anti-Stokes fluorescence of ²H_11/2 state in Er³⁺-doped materials was proposed. The target temperature of the cooled solid could be monitored simultaneously via spectral inspection of the two green emissions from ²H_11/2 and ⁴S_3/2 excited states of Er³⁺. Here Er³⁺-doped tellurite-germanate glasses with various compositions were prepared. The temperature sensing properties and cooling abilities were systematically analyzed. It was found that all of the samples exhibit good temperature sensing performance and the net cooling could be achieved by properly choosing host materials and pumping wavelength estimated by the spectral measurements.     

Absorption and emission spectral studies of Sm and Dy doped alkali fluoroborate glasses

Absorption and photoluminescence spectra of Sm³⁺ and Dy³⁺ doped alkali fluoroborate glasses of the composition 90.5% B₂O₃+4% AlF₃+5% MF+0.5% LnF₃ (M=Li, Na, K and Ln=Sm, Dy) have been reported. On excitation, with , the Sm³⁺ glasses are found to be orange fluorescent in color and richness of that color is high in the Na+ glass, compared to Li⁺ and K⁺ glasses. Similarly, on excitation with , the Dy³⁺ glasses are fluorescent yellow in color and that color is richer in the K⁺ glass.     

High pressure effect on structural and spectroscopic properties of Sm3+-doped alkali silicate glasses

Structural and spectroscopic properties of Sm³⁺-doped alkali silicate glasses were investigated after densification at 7.7?GPa in a large volume high pressure apparatus. The glass composition was 33M₂O?+?66SiO₂?+?1Sm₂O₃, where M?=?Li, Na or K. Raman and infrared spectroscopy revealed small changes in the vibrational modes dependent on the alkali ion. Irreversible changes were observed in the optical absorption spectra of Sm³⁺ ions. The Judd–Ofelt parameters were calculated to evaluate the effect of pressure on the local field. For lithium silicate, Ω₂ parameter increased, suggesting the densification increased the local asymmetry of the Sm³⁺ environment. For sodium silicate, this parameter decreased considerably, suggesting the opposite effect on the local field, while for potassium silicate, it remained practically unchanged. The changes induced by high pressure are probably due to the irreversible changes in the distances and bond angles between the rare earth ion and the ligands.     

混合形成体对掺铒碲酸盐玻璃的热力学稳定性和发光性能的影响

研究了混合形成体效应对掺铒碲酸盐玻璃热力学稳定性、1.53 μm发光特性和上转换发光强度的影响.通过拉曼光谱测试,分析了WO₃,Nb₂O₅,GeO₂等氧化物对Er³⁺离子配位场结构,以及对发光谱的非均匀展宽机理的作用.结果表明,通过掺杂适当声子能量的网络形成体氧化物,不但可获得热力学稳定性较好的玻璃,还可有效降低Er³⁺离子⁴I_11/2能级的寿命,在抑制Er³⁺离子在可见光波段的上转换发光的同时不致劣化其在1.53 μm的发光特性.本文制得的碲酸盐玻璃具有较大的受激发射截面((9.64—10.96)×10^-21cm²)和荧光半高宽(FWHM)(50—67 nm),热力学稳定性良好,是一种理想的掺Er³⁺宽带有源光纤用基质玻璃. 关键词： 掺铒碲酸盐玻璃 混合形成体 1.53 μm发光 声子能量     

Temperature dependent luminescence of Dy3+ doped BaYF5 nanoparticles for optical thermometry

Dy³⁺ doped BaYF₅ nanoparticles with tetragonal structure were synthesized by hydrothermal method and solvothermal method. The structural and the luminescent properties of the samples were characterized by X-ray diffraction pattern, TEM and photoluminescence spectra. Emission of Dy³⁺ originated from ⁴I_15/2 located at 450 nm and ⁴F_9/2 located at 478 nm, 573 nm and 660 nm were observed under excitation of 355 nm laser. Behavior of fluorescence intensity ratio with temperature increasing from room temperature to approximately 800 K was investigated. And the optimum temperature range for thermometry is obtained to be 550–800 K according to its sensitivity-temperature relation, indicating the potential application of BaYF₅:Dy³⁺ as a luminescent temperature sensor.