Thylakoid membrane preparations of super high-yield hybrid rice (Oryza sativa L.), Liangyoupeijiu (P9) and Shanyou 63 (SH 63) were used for investigating its spectral and time properties by using picosecond time-resol...Thylakoid membrane preparations of super high-yield hybrid rice (Oryza sativa L.), Liangyoupeijiu (P9) and Shanyou 63 (SH 63) were used for investigating its spectral and time properties by using picosecond time-resolved fluorescence spectrum measuring system. The thylakoid membrane preparations of P9 and SH 63 were excited by an Ar+ laser with a pulse width of 120 ps, repetition rate of 4 MHz and wavelength of 514 nm. The time constants of the excited energy transfer in these two varieties at flowering stage and grain filling stage were calculated from the experimental data. Based on the comparative studies of the time and spectral properties of the excited fluorescence in these ultrafast dynamic experiments the following was found: at both the flowering stage and grain filling stage, the speed of the excitation energy transfer, in photosystem was faster than that in photosystem II in P9 variety; and the speed of the excitation energy transfer at grain filling stage was faster than those at flowering stage for both rice varieties; the experiments also implied that the components and assembly of pigments in SH 63, but not in P9, changed during the process from flowering stage to grain filling stage for in these two rice varieties.展开更多
Er^3+ doped SrTiO3 ultrafine powders were prepared by solid state reaction in a molten NaCl flux. The structural properties were characterized by X-ray diffraction, field emission scanning electron microscopy, and Fo...Er^3+ doped SrTiO3 ultrafine powders were prepared by solid state reaction in a molten NaCl flux. The structural properties were characterized by X-ray diffraction, field emission scanning electron microscopy, and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy. The Stokes emission spectra of Er^3+ in SrTiO3:Er^3+ ranging from green to near infrared region were investigated under 514.5 nm laser excitation. The green and red upconverted luminescence spectra of Er^3+ were measured under excitation into the 419/2 level by 785 nm laser. The upconversion mechanisms were studied in detail through laser power dependence and Er^3+ ion concentration dependence of upconverted emissions, and results show that excited state absorption and energy transfer process are the possible mechanisms for the upconversion. The upconversion properties indicate that SrTiO3:Er^3+ may be used in upconversion phosphors.展开更多
In this work,we study environment-assisted excitation energy transfer(EET) through calculating energy transfer efficiency(ETE) in LH1-RC-type and LH2-type trimers,which can be used to mimic energy transfer behaviors i...In this work,we study environment-assisted excitation energy transfer(EET) through calculating energy transfer efficiency(ETE) in LH1-RC-type and LH2-type trimers,which can be used to mimic energy transfer behaviors in the basic unit cells of LH1-RC and LH2 light-harvesting complexes.Quantum state evolution of the trimers is described by a non-Hermitian quantum master equation.ETE in these trimer systems is investigated by the use of numerical solutions at finite temperatures for the non-Hermitian master equation.We theoretically reveal the temperature-assisted ETE enhancement.It is found that highly efficient EET with nearly unit efficiency may occur in the nearby regime of the critical point of quantum phase transition.展开更多
Pr3+and Yb3+co-doped phosphate glasses are prepared to study their optical properties.Excitation and emission spectra and decay curves are used to characterize their luminescence.We demonstrate that upon excitation of...Pr3+and Yb3+co-doped phosphate glasses are prepared to study their optical properties.Excitation and emission spectra and decay curves are used to characterize their luminescence.We demonstrate that upon excitation of Pr3+ion with one high energy photon at 470 nm,two near-infrared(NIR)photons are emitted at 950-1100 nm(Yb3+:2F 5/2 →2F 7/2)through an efficient cooperative energy transfer(CET)from Pr3+to Yb3+.The maximum energy transfer efficiency(ETE)and the corresponding quantum efficiency approach up to 90.17%and 190.17%,respectively.The glass materials might find potential application for improving the efficiency of silicon-based solar cells.展开更多
文摘Thylakoid membrane preparations of super high-yield hybrid rice (Oryza sativa L.), Liangyoupeijiu (P9) and Shanyou 63 (SH 63) were used for investigating its spectral and time properties by using picosecond time-resolved fluorescence spectrum measuring system. The thylakoid membrane preparations of P9 and SH 63 were excited by an Ar+ laser with a pulse width of 120 ps, repetition rate of 4 MHz and wavelength of 514 nm. The time constants of the excited energy transfer in these two varieties at flowering stage and grain filling stage were calculated from the experimental data. Based on the comparative studies of the time and spectral properties of the excited fluorescence in these ultrafast dynamic experiments the following was found: at both the flowering stage and grain filling stage, the speed of the excitation energy transfer, in photosystem was faster than that in photosystem II in P9 variety; and the speed of the excitation energy transfer at grain filling stage was faster than those at flowering stage for both rice varieties; the experiments also implied that the components and assembly of pigments in SH 63, but not in P9, changed during the process from flowering stage to grain filling stage for in these two rice varieties.
基金This work was supported by the Department of Education of Zhejiang Province (No.20060496) and the Natural Science Foundation of Zhejiang Province (No.Y406309).
文摘Er^3+ doped SrTiO3 ultrafine powders were prepared by solid state reaction in a molten NaCl flux. The structural properties were characterized by X-ray diffraction, field emission scanning electron microscopy, and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy. The Stokes emission spectra of Er^3+ in SrTiO3:Er^3+ ranging from green to near infrared region were investigated under 514.5 nm laser excitation. The green and red upconverted luminescence spectra of Er^3+ were measured under excitation into the 419/2 level by 785 nm laser. The upconversion mechanisms were studied in detail through laser power dependence and Er^3+ ion concentration dependence of upconverted emissions, and results show that excited state absorption and energy transfer process are the possible mechanisms for the upconversion. The upconversion properties indicate that SrTiO3:Er^3+ may be used in upconversion phosphors.
基金supported by the National Fundamental Research Program (Grant No. 2007CB925204)the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant Nos. 11075050 and 10775048)+1 种基金the Program for Changjiang Scholars and Innovative Research Team in University (Grant No. IRT0964)the Hunan Provincial Natural Science Foundation (Grant No. 11JJ7001)
文摘In this work,we study environment-assisted excitation energy transfer(EET) through calculating energy transfer efficiency(ETE) in LH1-RC-type and LH2-type trimers,which can be used to mimic energy transfer behaviors in the basic unit cells of LH1-RC and LH2 light-harvesting complexes.Quantum state evolution of the trimers is described by a non-Hermitian quantum master equation.ETE in these trimer systems is investigated by the use of numerical solutions at finite temperatures for the non-Hermitian master equation.We theoretically reveal the temperature-assisted ETE enhancement.It is found that highly efficient EET with nearly unit efficiency may occur in the nearby regime of the critical point of quantum phase transition.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.61275180,51272109and50972061)the Natural Science Foundation of Zhejiang Province(Nos.Z4110072and R4100364)+1 种基金the Opening Foundation of Zhejiang Provincial Top Key DisciplineK.C.Wong Magna Fund in Ningbo University
文摘Pr3+and Yb3+co-doped phosphate glasses are prepared to study their optical properties.Excitation and emission spectra and decay curves are used to characterize their luminescence.We demonstrate that upon excitation of Pr3+ion with one high energy photon at 470 nm,two near-infrared(NIR)photons are emitted at 950-1100 nm(Yb3+:2F 5/2 →2F 7/2)through an efficient cooperative energy transfer(CET)from Pr3+to Yb3+.The maximum energy transfer efficiency(ETE)and the corresponding quantum efficiency approach up to 90.17%and 190.17%,respectively.The glass materials might find potential application for improving the efficiency of silicon-based solar cells.