In situ luminescence measurements of GaN/Al_(2)O_(3) film under different energy proton irradiations

Ion beam-induced luminescence(IBIL) experiments were performed to investigate the in situ luminescence of GaN/Al_(2)O_(3) at varying ion energies,which allowed for the measurement of defects at different depths within the material.The energies of H^(+)were set to 500 keV,640 keV and 2 MeV,the Bragg peaks of which correspond to the GaN film,GaN/Al_(2)O_(3) heterojunction and Al_(2)O_(3) substrate,respectively.A photoluminescence measurement at 250 K was also performed for comparison,during which only near band edge(NBE) and yellow band luminescence in the GaN film were observed.The evolution of the luminescence of the NBE and yellow band in the GaN film was discussed,and both exhibited a decrease with the fluence of H^(+).Additionally,the luminescence of F centers,induced by oxygen vacancies,and Cr^(3+),resulting from the ^(2)E →^(4)A_(2) radiative transition in Al_(2)O_(3),were measured using 2 MeV H^(+).The luminescence intensity of F centers increases gradually with the fluence of H^(+).The luminescence evolution of Cr^(3+)is consistent with a yellow band center,attributed to its weak intensity,and it is situated within the emission band of the yellow band in the GaN film.Our results show that IBIL measurement can effectively detect the luminescence behavior of multilayer films by adjusting the ion energy.Luminescence measurement can be excited by various techniques,but IBIL can satisfy in situ luminescence measurement,and multilayer structural materials of tens of micrometers can be measured through IBIL by adjusting the energy of the inducing ions.The evolution of defects at different layers with ion fluence can be obtained.

GCR-Net:3D Graph convolution-based residual network for robust reconstruction in cerenkov luminescence tomography

Cerenkov Luminescence Tomography(CLT)is a novel and potential imaging modality which can display the three-dimensional distribution of radioactive probes.However,due to severe ill-posed inverse problem,obtaining accurate reconstruction results is still a challenge for traditional model-based methods.The recently emerged deep learning-based methods can directly learn the mapping relation between the surface photon intensity and the distribution of the radioactive source,which effectively improves the performance of CLT reconstruction.However,the previously proposed deep learning-based methods cannot work well when the order of input is disarranged.In this paper,a novel 3D graph convolution-based residual network,GCR-Net,is proposed,which can obtain a robust and accurate reconstruction result from the photon intensity of the surface.Additionally,it is proved that the network is insensitive to the order of input.The performance of this method was evaluated with numerical simulations and in vivo experiments.The results demonstrated that compared with the existing methods,the proposed method can achieve efficient and accurate reconstruction in localization and shape recovery by utilizing threedimensional information.

Thermally enhanced photoluminescence and temperature sensing properties of Sc2W3O12:Eu3+ phosphors

Recently, lanthanide-ion-doped luminescent materials have been extensively used as optical thermometry probes due to their fast responses, non-contact, and high sensitivity properties. Based on different responses of two emissions to temperature, the fluorescence intensity ratio(FIR) technique can be used to estimate the sensitivities for assessing the optical thermometry performances. In this study, we introduce different doping concentrations of Eu^(3+) ions into negative thermal expansion material Sc2W3O12to increase the thermal-enhanced luminescence from 373 K to 548 K, and investigate the temperature sensing properties in detail. All samples can exhibit their good luminescence behaviors thermally enhanced.The emission intensity of Sc2W3O12:6-mol% Eu3+phosphor reaches 147.8% of initial intensity at 473 K. As the Eu3+doping concentration increases, the resistance of the sample to thermal quenching decreases. The FIR technique based on each of the transitions 5D→7F_(1)(592 nm) and 5D→7F_(2)(613 nm) of Eu3+ions demonstrates a maximum relative temperature sensitivity of 3.063% K-1at 298 K for Sc_(2)W_(3)O_(12):6-mol% Eu3+phosphor. The sensitivity of sample decreases with the increase of Eu3+concentration. Benefiting from the thermal-enhanced luminescence performance and good temperature sensing properties, the Sc_(2)W_(3)O_(12):Eu^(3+)phosphors can be used as optical thermometers.

无人机载LaBr_(3)(Ce)探测器对点源的最小可探测活度研究

随着核能与核技术应用的不断发展,对无人机载航空测量设备提出了新的要求。LaBr_(3)(Ce)探测器以其优良的能量分辨率(<3%@661.2 keV)以及较高的探测效率受到了特别的关注。本文通过开展对LaBr_(3)(Ce)探测器的性能测试及无人机载飞行实验,对2″×φ2″英寸LaBr_(3)(Ce)探测器在不同条件下对点源的探测能力进行了研究。测试内容主要包括对LaBr_(3)(Ce)探测器的本底测试、探测效率测试、角响应测试等。飞行实验包括在不同辐射本底下的不同高度、不同速度、不同偏航距的飞行测试。确定了2″×φ2″英寸LaBr_(3)(Ce)探测器在K为557.01 Bq/kg、U为17.64 Bq/kg、Th为29.41 Bq/kg的辐射背景场下,不同飞行条件时探测器对~(137)Cs点源的最小可探测活度。

Mn^(2+)掺杂对YAG∶Ce^(3+)荧光陶瓷发光性能的影响

过渡族金属Mn^(2+)掺杂的石榴石荧光陶瓷被认为是实现高显色激光照明的候选材料。然而,由于Mn^(2+)在不同配位环境下离子半径的多样性,Mn^(2+)掺杂石榴石陶瓷体系设计方案尚不明确。本文采用真空烧结技术制备得到不同浓度Mn^(2+)掺杂的YAG∶Ce^(3+)荧光陶瓷,并将Mn^(2+)分别设计进入八面体(OC)和十二面体(DO)格位。通过表征样品物相和显微结构、光致发光、荧光寿命、量子效率等,并通过LD激光器激发对荧光陶瓷的发光性能进行研究。实验结果表明,在添加电荷与体积补偿剂SiO_(2)的前提下,相比Mn^(2+)进入十二面体格位,Mn^(2+)进入八面体后石榴石的晶体结构更加稳定。因此,当Mn^(2+)的浓度控制在0.5%^(6)%(at)范围内,OC系列样品的量子效率高于DO系列样品。此外,OC系列样品的PL谱中位于588 nm和725 nm处的发射峰分别对应于Mn^(2+)占据八面体和十二面体格位的^(4)T_(1)→^(6)A_(1)电子跃迁,而DO系列样品中位于572 nm处的发射峰则源于Mn^(2+)占据扭曲的十二面体格位产生的电子跃迁。得益于Ce^(3+)→Mn^(2+)间高效的能量传递,将浓度为6%(at)的Mn^(2+)设计进入YAG∶Ce^(3+)中八面体格位制得荧光陶瓷,封装得到的激光白光光源的显色指数为70.8,相对色温为5117 K。本文对于Mn^(2+)掺杂的石榴石发光材料的开发研究是有力补充,也为提升YAG∶Ce^(3+)荧光陶瓷光谱中的红光成分,进而提高医疗、显示等领域的激光光源的显色性能提供借鉴。

Ce^(3+)-Tb^(3+)共掺杂黄磷炉渣微晶玻璃的发光与能量传递

以黄磷炉渣为原料,采用高温熔融法制备Ce^(3+)-Tb^(3+)共掺杂黄磷炉渣发光微晶玻璃,通过差热分析(DTA)、X射线衍射(XRD)、稳态/瞬态荧光(FLS)、CIE色度等探究不同的Tb^(3+)掺杂量对微晶玻璃析出晶相、发光性能和样品色度的影响。结果表明,Ce^(3+)和Tb^(3+)的引入,微晶玻璃主晶相为硅灰石,在310 nm波长激发下,随着Tb^(3+)掺杂量增加,位于380 nm处Ce^(3+)的特征发射峰减小,543 nm处Tb^(3+)的特征发射峰增强,证实Ce^(3+)和Tb^(3+)之间存在能量传递,能量传递效率达到24.55%。此外,通过调整Tb^(3+)掺杂量,微晶玻璃发光颜色可由蓝光调至绿光,从而实现发光颜色的可控化。

Lu^(3+)掺杂Na_(5)Y_(9)F_(32)∶Ho^(3+)/Yb^(3+)/Ce^(3+)单晶体的增强红色上转换发光与光学温度传感性能

采用密封的坩埚下降法技术生长了一系列Lu^(3+)(摩尔分数0、0.6%、1.2%、1.8%)掺杂Na_(5)Y_(9)F_(32)∶Ho^(3+)/Yb^(3+)/Ce^(3+)单晶体。在980 nm LD激发下,观察到单晶体的绿光543 nm(^(5)S_(2)/^(5)F_(4)→^(5)I_(8))、红光656 nm(^(5)F_(5)→^(5)I_(8))以及近红外750 nm(^(5)S_(2)/^(5)F4→^(5)I_(7))上转换发光。从上转换发光强度随激发光强度的变化情况,确定了543 nm、656 nm与750 nm的发光为双光子跃迁过程。研究了Lu^(3+)离子掺杂浓度对其发光强度与荧光寿命的影响情况,随着Lu^(3+)掺杂浓度从0增加到1.8%,单晶体中的656 nm红光逐步增强,543 nm绿光与750 nm近红外光随之减弱,红绿光强度比从0.01增加到了1.55,而543 nm荧光寿命从1.29 ms降低至0.99 ms。Lu^(3+)离子的掺入取代Y^(3+)晶格位,改变了单晶体的局域场环境,导致上转换发光强度的变化。基于随温度变化的上转换红光656 nm(^(5)F5→^(5)I8)与绿光543 nm(^(5)S_(2)/^(5)F4→^(5)I8)的发光强度变化,研究了1.8%Lu^(3+)掺杂Na_(5)Y_(9)F_(32)∶Ho^(3+)/Yb^(3+)/Ce^(3+)单晶体在298~448 K范围内的绝对灵敏度和相对灵敏度最大值分别为0.242%·K^(-1)和0.217%·K^(-1)。

1例RHD-CE(3-7)-D基因重组与RHCE变异型患者的血清学与分子生物学分析

目的 研究分析1例Rh血型弱D、弱cE患者的血清学与分子生物学特征,为该类患者的临床安全输血提供实验依据。方法 采用微柱凝胶卡法对患者红细胞进行ABO、RhDCcEe抗原的鉴定,同时采用试管法进行血型复核,抗人球蛋白卡法筛查不规则抗体;采用PCR-SSP法对RhDCcEe(RhD、RhC、Rhc、RhE、Rhe)基因型进行检测;三代全长测序技术对RHD/RHCE基因序列进行测序分析。结果 微柱凝胶卡法鉴定ABO、RhD、RhCcEe血型抗原的结果为:A抗原(-)、B抗原(-)、RhD(1+)、RhC(4+)、Rhc(1+)、RhE(1+)、Rhe(4+)、对照孔(-);试管法ABO、RhD、RhCcEe抗原鉴定该患者表型为:A抗原(-)、B抗原(-)、RhD(w+)、RhC(4+)、Rhc(w+)、RhE(w+)、Rhe(4+),对照管(-);抗人球蛋白卡法筛查患者不规则抗体阴性;PCR-SSP法血型基因分型RhDCcEe结果:RhD(+)、RhC(+)、Rhc(+)、RhE(+)、Rhe(+);RHD/RHCE基因结果:RHD单倍体1为外显子1-10全缺失,而单倍体2为外显子RHD-CE基因重组融合,且确认其重组类型为RHD-CE(3-7)-D,起点在外显子2(g.20238-20312之间),终点在外显子8(g49184-50480之间),同时RHCE基因第6外显子存在新碱基点突变RHCE*cE(827C>A)。结论RHD-CE(3-7)-D基因重组融合与RHCE*cE(827C>A)新等位基因突变可能引起D、cE血型抗原弱表达,为临床安全输血提供了重要的实验数据支持。

Sr_(0.5)Zr_(2)(PO_(4))_(3)-(Ce,Sm)PO_(4)复相陶瓷核废物固化体的制备及化学稳定性

为同时固化高放废物中的模拟放射性核素Sr、Ce和Sm,采用一步微波烧结工艺成功制备了Sr_(0.5)Zr_(2)(PO_(4))_(3)-(Ce,Sm)PO_(4)复相磷酸盐陶瓷固化体,采用XRD、Raman、SEM-EDS和密度表征研究了其物相组成、微观结构以及致密性,并利用PCT法评估了化学稳定性。结果表明:Sr_(0.5)Zr_(2)(PO_(4))_(3)相和(Ce,Sm)PO_(4)独居石相兼容性好,两相间不发生相互反应;所制备的复相陶瓷固化体晶粒尺寸小,相对密度高于96%,改变Sm/Ce比对固化体的微观结构和致密性无明显影响;PCT测试结果表明Sr、Ce和Sm的元素归一化元素浸出率都较低,与单相磷酸盐陶瓷固化体相比,复相磷酸盐陶瓷固化体具有较为优异的化学稳定性。

NaYSiO_(4)∶Ce^(3+)蓝色荧光粉的发光性质及其在白光发光二极管上的应用

采用高温固相法合成了NaYSiO_(4)∶xCe^(3+)(0.01≤x≤0.05)系列蓝色荧光粉。NaYSiO_(4)∶xCe^(3+)荧光粉在250~360 nm之间的宽带吸收能与紫外LED芯片很好地匹配。NaYSiO_(4)∶xCe^(3+)荧光粉中存在多个Ce^(3+)离子荧光中心,且在紫外光激发下表现出峰值波长位于414 nm附近的宽带蓝光发射。NaYSiO_(4)∶0.02Ce^(3+)荧光粉在300~350 nm紫外光激发下量子效率在25%以上。NaYSiO_(4)∶0.02Ce^(3+)荧光粉表现出优良的化学稳定性,在水中浸泡14 d后荧光强度和量子效率几乎不变。将NaYSiO_(4)∶0.02Ce^(3+)蓝色荧光粉、商用(Sr,Ba)_2SiO_(4)∶Eu^(2+)绿色荧光粉和商用(Ca,Sr)AlSiN_(3)∶Eu^(2+)红色荧光粉涂覆于310 nm紫外LED芯片上制备得到了显色指数高达95的LED器件。当驱动电流从50 mA逐渐增大到300 mA时,制备的LED器件表现出稳定的暖白光发射,其色坐标几乎不变。上述结果说明,本研究报道的NaYSiO_(4)∶0.02Ce^(3+)蓝色荧光粉在紫外LED芯片驱动的白光发光二极管照明上有着潜在应用价值。

磁性Ce-La-MOFs@Fe_(3)O_(4)的除氟性能

通过水热法制备了Ce-La-MOFs@Fe_(3)O_(4)复合材料,研究了Ce-La-MOFs@Fe_(3)O_(4)对水溶液中F^(-)的吸附性能,并通过响应曲面法优化了吸附条件。实验结果表明:在pH=3.6、实验温度为40℃、初始氟离子浓度为17.4 mg/L的条件下,Ce-La-MOFs@Fe_(3)O_(4)的吸附效果最佳,F^(-)去除率可达94.5%。除氟特性实验数据更适合用Langmuir模型进行描述,拟合得到最大吸附容量(q_(max))为147.23 mg/g,热力学参数ΔG^(o)、ΔH^(o)和ΔS^(o)表明该吸附反应是一个自发吸热的熵增过程。动力学研究表明Ce-La-MOFs@Fe_(3)O_(4)对F^(-)的吸附符合准二级反应动力学过程。对复合材料的形貌和结构进行了表征分析,并结合吸附热力学和动力学研究探讨了吸附机理,该吸附过程主要是离子交换和静电吸附共同作用。共存离子实验、循环再生实验结果显示,Ce-La-MOFs@Fe_(3)O_(4)对F^(-)具有较好的选择性,该复合材料的再生性能较好,回收率可达96%,两次循环后对F^(-)的去除率仍达81.74%。

Gd^(3+)/Ce^(3+)对Tb^(3+)掺杂氟氧化物玻璃发光敏化作用的影响

本文采用高温熔融法制备了Gd/Tb、Gd/Ce、Gd/Ce/Tb掺杂的SiO_(2)-B_(2)O_(3)-BaF_(2)组分氟氧化物玻璃,通过测试X射线衍射光谱确定了其物相,通过测试其不同波段激发下的荧光光谱研究了不同Gd_(2)O_(3)掺量下Tb^(3+)的发光性能,并确定了Gd_(2)O_(3)更精确的最佳掺量范围。此外,文中通过改变气氛制备了Gd/Ce/Tb共掺杂氟氧化物玻璃,对比研究了Gd^(3+)和Ce^(3+)对Tb^(3+)的敏化作用。结果表明,本文所制备的氟氧化物玻璃都呈稳定的玻璃态;Gd^(3+)和Ce^(3+)对Tb^(3+)的发光都具有敏化作用,且Gd_(2)O_(3)掺量为7%(摩尔分数,下同)时敏化效果相较于其他掺量最为显著,超出7%则造成猝灭;Ce_(2)O_(3)掺入玻璃后以Ce^(3+)和Ce^(4+)两种价态共存,在还原气氛下掺入相较于空气气氛下掺入更容易保持Ce^(3+)状态,而且Ce^(3+)对Tb^(3+)的发光具有敏化作用,Ce^(4+)会抑制Tb^(3+)的发光。

The energy response of LaBr_(3)(Ce),LaBr_(3)(Ce,Sr),and NaI(Tl)crystals for GECAM

The GECAM series of satellites utilizes LaBr_(3)(Ce),LaBr_(3)(Ce,Sr),and NaI(Tl)crystals as sensitive materials for gamma-ray detectors(GRDs).To investigate the nonlinearity in the detection of low-energy gamma rays and address the errors in the calibration of the E-C relationship,comprehensive tests and comparative studies of the three aforementioned crystals were conducted using Compton electrons,radioactive sources,and mono-energetic X-rays.The nonlinearity test results of the Compton electrons and X-rays demonstrated substantial differences,with all three crystals presenting a higher nonlinearity for X/-rays than for Compton electrons.Despite the LaBr_(3)(Ce)and LaBr_(3)(Ce,Sr)crystals having higher absolute light yields,they exhibited a noticeable nonlinear decrease in the light yield,especially at energies below 400 keV.The NaI(Tl)crystal demonstrated an"excess"light output in the 6-200 keV range,reaching a maximum"excess"of 9.2%at 30 keV in the X-ray testing and up to 15.5%at 14 keV during Compton electron testing,indicating a significant advantage in the detection of low-energy gamma rays.Furthermore,we explored the underlying causes of the observed nonlinearity in these crystals.This study not only elucidates the detector responses of GECAM,but also initiates a comprehensive investigation of the nonlinearity of domestically produced lanthanum bromide and sodium iodide crystals.

Amitriptyline inhibits NLRP3 inflammasome activation via the ASM/CE pathway in a cell model of NAFLD

Background:Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease(NAFLD)is a global health concern with the acid sphingomyelinase(ASM)/ceramide(CE)pathway and the NOD-like receptor family,pyrin domain-containing protein 3(NLRP3)inflammasome identified as pivotal players in lipid disorders and inflammation.This study explores the interaction mechanism between the ASM/CE pathway and NLRP3 in NAFLD cell models,aiming to understand the impact of amitriptyline(Ami),an ASM inhibitor,on lipid deposition and hepatocyte injury by regulating the ASM/CE-NLRP3 pathway.Methods:HepG2 and HL-7702 cells were exposed to free fatty acids(FFAs)to establish the NAFLD model.The cells were divided into 5 groups:control group,model group,Ami group,tumor necrosis factoralpha(TNF-α)group,and Ami+TNF-αgroup.Intracellular lipid droplets were visualized using Oil Red O staining,and Western blot analysis quantified ASM,NLRP3,and caspase 1 protein expression.Enzyme linked immunosorbent assay(ELISA)was measured CE and ASM levels,while qRT-PCR assessed mRNA expression.The apoptotic rate was evaluated by flow cytometry(FCM).Results:Following FFAs incubation,significant increases in ASM and CE levels were observed in HepG2 and HL-7702 cells,accompanied by elevated expression of NLRP3,and caspase 1,and IL-1β.TNF-αtreatment further amplified these indicators.Ami demonstrated a reduction in lipid deposition,suppressed ASM/CE pathway activation,downregulated NLRP3 and caspase 1 expression,and improved apoptosis.Additionally,MCC950,a selective inhibitor of the NLRP3,mitigated NLRP3,caspase 1,and IL-1βexpression,alleviating lipid deposition and apoptosis in the NAFLD cell model.Conclusion:The ASM/CE-NLRP3 pathway in NAFLD cells promotes hepatocyte steatosis,inflammation,and cell damage.Ami emerges as a promising therapeutic agent by inhibiting the ASM/CE-NLRP3 pathway,underscoring its potential as a key target for NAFLD treatment.

Relationship between Crystal Structure and Luminescence Properties of (Y_(0.96-x)Ln_xCe_(0.04))_3Al_5O_(12) (Ln=Gd, La, Lu) Phosphors

The doping effects of La^3＋, Gd^3＋ and Lu^3＋ on the crystal structure and luminescence properties of （Yo96-x LnxCe0.04）3Al5O12（Ln = Gd, La, Lu） phosphors were studied. The X-ray diffraction patterns presented that with the inerease of the doping concentrations of La^3＋ and Gd^3＋ ions, the d-value of （Y0.96-xLnxCe0.04）3Al5O12 （Ln = Gd, La） inereased and the larger the doping ion, the stronger the effect would be. The doping amount causing phase transition in （Y0.96-xLnxCe0.04）3Al5O12 decreased with the inerease of the ionic radii of the doping lanthanide ions （La^3＋： 0.106 nm, Gd^3＋： 0. 094 nm, Lu^3＋ ： 0.083 nm）. The bigger doping ion of Gd^3＋ made the emission of （Y0.96-xGdxCe0.04）3Al5O12 move to red spectral region, but the smaller one of Lu^3＋ made it blue.

Upconversion luminescence of Y_2O_3:Er^(3+), Yb^(3+) nanoparticles prepared by a homogeneous precipitation method

Y2O3： Er^3＋, Yb^3＋ nanoparticles were synthesized by a homogeneous precipitation method without and with different concentrations of EDTA 2Na. Upconversion luminescence spectra of the samples were studied under 980 nm laser excitation. The results of XRD showed that the obtained Y2O3：Er^3＋,Yb^3＋ nanoparticles were of a cubic structure. The average crystallite sizes calculated were in the range of 28-40 nm. Green and red upconversion emission were observed, and attributed to ^2H11/2,^4S3/2→^4I15/2 and ^4F9/2→^4I15/2 transitions of the ion, respectively. The ratio of the intensity of green emission to that of red emission drastically changed with a change in the EDTA 2Na concentration. In the sample synthesized without EDTA, the relative intensity of the green emission was weaker than that of the red emission. The relative intensities of green emission increased with the increased amount of EDTA 2Na used. The possible upconversion luminescence mechanisms were discussed.

Synthesis and upconversion luminescence properties of NaYF_4:Yb^(3+)/Er^(3+) microspheres

Cubic NaYF4：Yb^3＋（20%）/Er^3＋（1%） microspheres were synthesized by EDTA-assisted hydrothermal method. Under 980 nm excitation, ultraviolet （^4G11/2→^4I15/2）, violet （^2H9/2→^4I15/2）, green （^4F7/2→^4I15/2, 2H11/2→^4I15/2, and ^4S3/2→^4I15/2）, and red （^4F9/2→^4I15/2） upconversion fluorescence were observed. The number of laser photons absorbed in one upconversion excitation process, n, was determined to be 3.89, 1.61, 2.55, and 1.09 for the ultraviolet, violet, green, and red emissions, respectively. Obviously, n=3.89 indicated that a four-photon process was involved in populating the ^4G11/2 state, and n=2.55 indicated that a three-photon process was involved in populating the ^4F7/2/^2H11/2/^4S3/2 levels. For the violet and red emissions, the population of the states ^2H9/2 and ^4F9/2 separately came from three-photon and two-photon processes. The decrease of n was well explained by the mechanism of competition between linear decay and upconversion processes for the depletion of the intermediate excited states.

Photoluminescence properties of LaF_3:Eu^(3+) nanoparticles prepared by refluxing method

The europium-doped LaF3 nanoparticles were prepared by refluxing method in glycerol/water mixture and characterized with X-ray diffraction（XRD）, field emission scanning electron microscopy（FE-SEM）, UV-vis diffuse reflectance spectrum, and photoluminescence spectra.The results of XRD indicated that the obtained LaF3：Eu^3＋ nanoparticles were well crystallized with a hexagonal structure.The FE-SEM image illustrated that the LaF3：Eu^3＋ nanoparticles were spherical with an average size around 30 nm.Under irradiation of UV light, the emission spectrum of LaF3：Eu^3＋ nanoparticles exhibited the characteristic line emissions arising from the 5D0→7FJ（J=1, 2, 3, 4） transitions of the Eu3＋ ions, with the dominating emission centered at 590 nm.In addition, the emissions from the 5D1 level could be clearly observed due to the low phonon energies（-350 cm^-1） of LaF3 matrix.The optimum doping concentration for LaF3：Eu3＋ nanoparticles was determined to be 20mol.%.

Luminescence Properties of Sm^(3+) doped Bi_2ZnB_2O_7

The phosphors of （Bi1- x Smx ） 2ZnB2O7 （ x = 0. 01, 0. 03, 0. 05, 0. 07, and 0. 09） were synthesized by conventional solid state reaction. The purity of all samples was checked by X-ray powder diffraction （XRD）. XRD analysis shows that all these compounds are of a single phase of Bi2ZnB2O7, indicating that the Bi^3＋ in Bi2ZnB2O7 can be partly replaced by the Sm^3＋ without the change of crystal structure. The excitation and emission spectra at room temperature show the typical 4f-4f transitions of Sm^3＋ . The dominant excitation line is around 404 nm due to ^6H5/2→^4K11/2 and the emission spectrum consists of a series of lines at 563, 599, 646, and 704 nm due to ^4G5/2→^6H5/2, ^6H7/2, ^6H9/2, and ^6H11/2, respectively. The optimal concentration of Sm^3＋ in Bi2ZnB2O7 is about 3mol% （relative to lmol Bi^3＋ ） and the critical distance Rc was calculated as 2.1 nm. The temperature dependence of the emission intensity of Bi1.94Sm0.06ZnB2O7 was examined in the temperature range between 100 and 450 K. The quenching temperature where the intensity has dropped to half of the initial intensity is 280 K. The lifetime for Sm^3＋ in Bi1.94Sm0.06ZnB2O7 is fitted as a value of 0.29 and 1.03 ms.

Preparation of CaS∶Eu^(2+), Sm^(3+) by Solid Reaction Method and Its Photostimulated Luminescence

The CaS∶Eu^(2+), Sm^(3+) powders were prepared by high-temperature solid method in a reducing atmosphere. The influences of temperature and fired-time on properties of samples were studied. XRD analysis shows that crystal structure of CaS has formed at 700 ℃. Spectrum analysis results show that the samples which were stimulated by 980 nm laser after excited by ultraviolet lamp emit red luminescence peaking at 649 nm.