Dispersion of light and EDGE absorption of thin Y2O3 films

We measured the dispersion of light in thin Y₂O₃ films in the visible and near UV regions of the spectrum. The spectrum of edge absorption is investigated. We found the parameters of a single-oscillator approximation and determined the dispersion energy and the ionicity of bonding. I. Franko L’vov State University, 50, Dragomanov St., L’vov, 290005, Ukraine. Translated from Zhurnal Prikladnoi Spektroskopii, Vol. 64, No. 5, pp. 651–654, September–October, 1997.     

Properties of zinc sulfide luminophores in thin-film structures

Ul'yanovsk State Technical University, 32, Severnyi Venets St., Ul'yanovsk, 432027, Russia. Translated from Zhurnal Prikladnoi Spektroskopii, Vol. 62, No. 3, pp. 182–185, May–June, 1995.     

Effect of synthesis conditions protective and decorative titanium nitride coatings on their optical and color parameters

Optical and color parameters of titanium nitride coatings deposited from an unseparated vacuum-arc plasma flux and a flux which is separated from macroparticles are culculated in varying sputtering regimes. Physics and Engineering Institute, National Academy of Sciences of Belarus, 4, Zhodinskaya St., Minsk, 220141. Translated from Zhurnal Prikladnoi Spektroskopii, Vol. 65, No. 1, pp. 87–94, January–February, 1998.     

Exciton luminescence of AgBr1−x Cl x solid solutions

Institute of Solid-State Physics, 8, Kengaraga St., Riga, LV 1063, Latvia. Translated from Zhurnal Prikladnoi Spektroskopii, Vol. 62, No. 3, pp. 174–177, May–June, 1995.     

Energy transfer as a method for investigation of the structure of electrolytes

S. I. Vavilov State Optical Institute, Russia, 199034, St. Peterburg, Birzhevaya Liniya, 12. Translated from Zhurnal Prikladnoi Spektroskopii, Vol. 62, No. 3, pp. 38–42, May–June, 1995.     

A system for the remote spectroscopy in the visible and infrared regions

Results of the design and development of a system for remote sensing of the state and evaluation of the parameters of the natural environment and objects are presented. The devices developed are based on a generalized structural model of measuring system for acquisition of data on spectral, energy, polarization, angular, and spatial characteristics of the optical radiation field of the object under investigation. A. N. Sevchenko Scientific Research Institute for Applied Physical Problems at the Belarusian State University, 7, Kurchatov St., Minsk, 220064, Belarus. Translated from Zhurnal Prikladnoi Spektroskopii, Vol. 64, No. 6, pp. 827–833, November–December, 1997.     

Luminescence of mercurylike impurities in single-crystal CdWO4 compounds

The processes of crystallization by the method of liquid epitaxy are studied for the first time for single-crystal films of CdWO₄ doped with the mercurylike ions Bi³⁺ and Pb²⁺, which can be used as thin-film components of combined scintillators for monitoring α- and β-activities. It is shown that in comparison with their solidcrystal analogs, the special features of these films consist in a longwave shift of the integral luminescence spectrum that is caused by high concentrations of the radiating complexes (V_Cd-WO₆) with hv_max=2.05–2.15 eV and the “distorted” complexes (WO₆)^* in them. It is found that in the case of luminescence of single-crystal films CdWO₄:Pb, radiation of mercurylike centers (PbO₆) prevails with hv_max=2.87 eV, while in luminescence of CdWO4, radiation of centers (BiO₆) with hv_max=2.16 eV and of complexes (V_Cd-WO₆). Institute of Applied Physics, Iv. Franko Lvov State University, 49, General Chuprynka St., Lvov, 290044, Ukraine. Translated from Zhurnal Prikladnoi Spektroskopii, Vol. 65, No. 2, pp. 211–215, March–April, 1998.     

The effect of electron irradiation on the optical properties of the natural armenian zeolite-clinoptilolite

Infrared (IR) absorption and luminescence in chemically and radiation-modified natural Armenian Zeolite (clinoptilolite) samples have been studied. The luminescence was studied in 390–450 nm and 620–710 nm wavelength bands, and the IR measurements were carried out in the 400–5400 cm⁻¹ range. It is shown that the luminescence intensity depends on the content of pure clinoptilolite in the samples and, probably on the distribution of “passive” luminescence centers over Si and Al sites that became “active” under radiation or chemical treatment. The samples of electron irradiated clinoptilolite have higher luminescence intensity than the chemically and thermally treated ones. A decrease in the intensity of IR absorption bands at 3550 cm⁻¹ and 3650 cm⁻¹ was found after irradiation.     

Dynamics of a waveguide pulsed-periodic CO2 laser with loss modulation

The nonlinear dynamics of a waveguide CO₂ laser with combined periodic loss and pumping modulation is investigated theoretically and experimentally. The possibilities of controlling time and energy parameters of the output radiation using the corresponding selection of the detuning of the cavity's longitudinal mode from the center of the amplification line, the amplitude, and the frequency of loss modulation are demonstrated. The observed asymmetric dependence of the lasing-radiation density on the detuning of the cavity frequency is explained by the attendant modulation of the refractive index of the loss modulator. To whom correspondence should be addressed. B. I. Stepanov Institute of Physics, National Academy of Sciences of Belarus, 68, F. Skorina Ave., Minsk, 220072, Belarus. Translated from Zhurnal Prikladnoi Spektroskopii, Vol. 66, No. 4, pp. 471–478, July–August, 1999.     

Effect ofγ-radiation on the spectral luminescence characteristics of impure cadmium tungstate crystals

Results of a study of the effect of γ-radiation on the spectral luminescence properties of cadmium tungstate crystals doped with silver, bismuth, and molybdenum cations are presented. Spectral characteristics of the nondnnnoped crystals are briefly described. Absorption and photo and X-ray luminescence spectra of the crystals taken before and after exposure to γ-radiation (5.5·10⁴ Gy) are compared. It is found that the spectral characteristics of the crystals doped with silver, bismuth, and molybdenum cations do not change markedly after the exposure. The relation between the type of impurity-induced defects, individual characteristics of the impurity cations, and the character of the effect of γ-radiation on the spectral luminescence properties of impure crystals is analyzed (preliminarily). Translated from Zhurnal Prikladnoi Spektroskopii, Vol. 64, No. 1, pp. 55–60, January–February, 1997.     

Effect of the mode composition of laser radiation on the intracavity formation of periodic surface structures

We investigated the effect of the mode composition (longitudinal and transverse modes) of laser radiation on the basic parameters of the stroke pattern formed on a treated surface placed inside a laser cavity. We found that the contrast of the stroke pattern formed by a laser beam with a complex set of longitudinal modes depends, in the first place, on the width of the laser radiation spectrum and the laser cavity length and is virtually independent of the angle of rotation of the beam. In the region of small rotation angles the broadening of strokes caused by the effect of transverse modes becomes predominant. B. I. Stepanov Institute of Physics, Academy of Sciences of Belarus, 70, F. Skorina Ave., Minsk, 220072, Belarus. Translated from Zhurnal Prikaladnoi Spektroskopii, Vol. 64, No. 1, pp. 50–54, January–February, 1997.     

Investigating the chromophore composition of wood pulps in thermoaging by diffuse reflection

Translated from Zhurnal Prikladnoi Spektroskopii, Vol. 62, No. 1, pp. 81–85, January–February, 1995.     

Application of polarization methods to the detection of “latent” absorption bands of a food color

A spectral-optical investigation of the color of the red plum peel found in different aggregate states has been performed with the aim of its standardization in accordance with the demands of the food industry. The absorption spectra as well as the rotary dispersion and linear dichroism spectra of this food color have been obtained. The latter made it possible to reveal bands of individual pigments of the above-indicated color, “latent” in its absorption spectrum, and determine the positions of their maxima. Translated from Zhurnal Prikladnoi Spektroskopii, Vol. 66, No. 4, pp. 563–565, July–August, 1999.     

Formation of fluorescence bands of polyatomic organic molecules in the gaseous phase upon excitation by electrons

Information on paths in absorption and deactivation of energy gained by molecules in their excitation by electron impact to low-lying singlet states has been obtained from an analysis of changes in the fluorescence spectra of these molecules. It is shown that there is a significant difference in the formation of fluorescence spectra when free molecules are excited by optical radiation and by electrons. It contrast to optical excitation, the interaction of an electron with a molecule is nonselective in character. All electronic states have a chance to be excited, which results in ensembles of emitting molecules with a different store of vibrational energy, and these ensembles each contribute to the fluorescence spectrum. Deceased. Translated from Zhurnal Prikladnoi Spektroskopii, Vol. 65, No. 2, pp. 216–223, March–April, 1998.     

The nature of empirical constants in the equation relating the frequency of the stretching vibration of oh-groups to parameters of the [MO n ]-polyhedrons coordinating these groups

Institute of Physicoorganic Chemistry, Academy of Sciences of Belarus, 220603, Minsk, Ul. Surganova, 13, Belarus. Translated from Zhurnal Prikladnoi Spektroskopii, Vol. 62, No. 1, pp. 104–107, January–February, 1995.     

Transverse discharge with prebreakdown ionization multiplication of electrons in the working media of N2- and HF-lasers

Results of an investigation of the characteristics of a transverse discharge with prebreakdown ionization multiplication of electrons in the working media of N₂(C-B)-and SF₆/H₂ chemical HF-lasers are reported. The conditions of initiation of a stable volume discharge in the discharge gap with low homogeneity of the electrical-field distribution are investigated. A quasisteady plasma based on N₂ molecules with a radiation duration of ≤0.5 μsec at transitions of the 2⁺-system and a homogeneous discharge in a SF₆/H₂=(3–7)/(1–2) kPa mixture, which is of interest for preionization of the working medium of an HF-laser by the predischarge method, are obtained. Uzhgorod State University, 46, Pidgirna Str., Uzhgorod, 294000, Ukraine. Translated from Zhurnal Prikladnoi Spektroskopii, Vol. 66, No. 3, pp. 412–415, May–June, 1999.     

Influence of spectral-dynamic effects in a laser and light guide on the dynamics of recirculation in a closed contour

The influence of stimulated emission delay, dynamic shift in generation frequency, residual charge effect, timing jitter of the radiation and excitation regime of an injection laser, as well as of dispersion in a fiber light guide on the data-internal storage time in an electrooptical contour is investigated. It is found that the storage duration of an interval depends strongly on the lifetime of nonequilibrium charge carriers, the simultaneous effect of a residual charge and jitter in an injection laser, as well as on the dc bias current of the laser. Belarusian State University, 4. F. Skorina Ave., Minsk, 220050, Belarus. Translated from Zhurnal Prikladnoi Spektroskopii, Vol. 65, No. 1, pp. 56–61, January–February, 1998.     

Remote spectrophotometry as applied to determination of the degree of mineralization of peat soils in polesie

Regression relations between the first main component, slope of the SBC curve towards the wavelength axis, and the degree of mineralization of peat soils are established from experimental data. Errors in determination of peat soil productivity are estimated using different spectral indices. For practical use it is recommended to measure the spectral brightness coefficients of peat soils in the 0.50–0.75 μm range. B. I. Stepanov Institute of Physics, National Academy of Sciences of Belarus, 70, F. Skorina Ave., Minsk, 220072, Belarus. Translated from Zhurnal Prikladnoi Spektroskopii, Vol. 65, No. 1, pp. 102–106, January–February, 1998.     

Exciton transitions in photoluminescence spectra of AIAs/GaAs superlattices

Conclusions The studies performed here have shown that the superlattice samples studied exhibit photoluminescence spectra which agree with the Kronig-Penney model, although in calculating the energies of the radiative transitions it is necessary to take into account the binding energy of the excitons,E _B. Due to the exciton—phonon interaction, the 1HH peak breaks up on the long wavelength side into a Poisson distribution. The energy of the LO phonon so determined is 34 meV. Bands due toD ⁰-A ⁰ andD ⁰X transitions, caused by remaining low-level impurities in the GaAs crystals are also observed. Translated from Zhurnal Prikladnoi Spektroskopii, Vol. 61, Nos. 3–4, pp. 241–245, September–October, 1994.     

Spectrooptical investigation of the palladium state in Pd/TiO2 and Pd/TiO2(Nb2O5) systems

The state of Pd in Pd/TiO₂ and Pd/TiO₂(Nb₂O) systems is investigated by means of electron diffuse reflection spectroscopy, x-ray electron spectroscopy, and IR spectroscopy of adsorbed CO as a function of thermal and reduction treatments. Modification of titanium dioxide TiO₂ leads to intensification of metal-support interaction, which manifests itself as an increase in the content of surface complexes of Pd strongly bound to TiO₂. As a result of electron density transfer from TiO₂ with electron-excess Ti³⁺ ions to the metal deposited, the latter acquires an enhanced reduction ability. Institute of Physical and Organic Chemistry, National Academy of Sciences of Belarus, 13, Surganov St., Minsk, 220072, Belarus. Translated from Zhurnal Prikladnoi Spektroskopii, Vol. 66, No. 1, pp. 84–88 January–February, 1999.