Downconversion （DC） with emission of two near-infrared photons about 1000 nm for each blue photon absorbed was obtained in thulium （Tm3＋） and ytterbium （Yb3＋） codoped yt- trium lithium fluoride （LiYF4） singl...Downconversion （DC） with emission of two near-infrared photons about 1000 nm for each blue photon absorbed was obtained in thulium （Tm3＋） and ytterbium （Yb3＋） codoped yt- trium lithium fluoride （LiYF4） single crystals grown by an improved Bridgman method. The luminescent properties of the crystals were measured through photoluminescence excitation, emission spectra and decay curves. Luminescence between 960 and 1050 nm from yb3＋： 2Fs/2--＋2FT/2 transition, which was originated from the DC from Tm3＋ ions to Yb3＋ ions, was observed under the excitation of blue photon at 465 nm. Moreover, the energy transfer processes were studied based on the Inokuti-Hirayama model, and the results indicated that the energy transfer from Tm3＋ to Yb3＋ was an electric dipole-dipole interaction. The max- imum quantum cutting efficiency approached with 0.49mo1% Tm3＋ and 5.99mo1% Yb3＋. increasing the energy efficiency of crystalline energy part of the solar spectrum. up to 167.5% in LiYF4 single crystal codoped Application of this crystal has prospects for Si solar cells by photon doubling of the high展开更多
A direct Kerr-lens mode-locked Tm:LuYO_(3)ceramic laser without the aid of any mode-locked starting element is reported for the first time. A pulse duration as short as 259 fs and a maximum average output power of 326...A direct Kerr-lens mode-locked Tm:LuYO_(3)ceramic laser without the aid of any mode-locked starting element is reported for the first time. A pulse duration as short as 259 fs and a maximum average output power of 326 m W are obtained at a repetition rate of 97.1 MHz. The corresponding optical spectrum centered at 2053 nm exhibits a bandwidth of 19.8 nm,which indicates the presence of nearly Fourier transform-limited pulses. Such a Kerr-lens mode-locked Tm:LuYO_(3)ceramic laser is a promising ultrashort pulse source, with both the excellent laser characteristics of Tm:LuYO3and the high-power 790 nm laser diode pumping scheme.展开更多
Lutetium oxide nanocrystals codoped with Tm3＋ and Yb3＋ were synthesized by the reverse-like co-precipitation method, using ammonium hydrogen carbonate as precipitant. Effects of the Tm3＋, Yb3＋ molar fractions and ...Lutetium oxide nanocrystals codoped with Tm3＋ and Yb3＋ were synthesized by the reverse-like co-precipitation method, using ammonium hydrogen carbonate as precipitant. Effects of the Tm3＋, Yb3＋ molar fractions and calcination temperature on the structural and upconversion luminescent properties of the Lu2O3 nanocrystals were investigated. The XRD results show that all the prepared nanocrystals can be readily indexed to pure cubic phase of Lu2O3 and indicate good crystallinity. The experimental results show that concentration quenching occurs when the mole fraction of Tm3＋ is above 0.2%. The optimal Tm3＋ and Yb3＋ doped molar fractions are 0.2% and 2%, respectively. The strong blue （490 nm） and the weak red （653 nm） emissions from the prepared nanocrystals were observed under 980 nm laser excitation, and attributed to the 1G4→3H6 and IG4→3F4 transitions of Tm3＋, respectively. Power-dependent study reveals that the 1G4 levels of Tm3＋ can be populated by three-step energy transfer process. The upconversion emission intensities of 490 nm and 653 nm increase gradually with the increase of calcination temperature. The enhancement of the upconversion luminescence is suggested to be the consequence of reducing number of OH- groups and the enlarged nanoerystal size.展开更多
文摘Downconversion （DC） with emission of two near-infrared photons about 1000 nm for each blue photon absorbed was obtained in thulium （Tm3＋） and ytterbium （Yb3＋） codoped yt- trium lithium fluoride （LiYF4） single crystals grown by an improved Bridgman method. The luminescent properties of the crystals were measured through photoluminescence excitation, emission spectra and decay curves. Luminescence between 960 and 1050 nm from yb3＋： 2Fs/2--＋2FT/2 transition, which was originated from the DC from Tm3＋ ions to Yb3＋ ions, was observed under the excitation of blue photon at 465 nm. Moreover, the energy transfer processes were studied based on the Inokuti-Hirayama model, and the results indicated that the energy transfer from Tm3＋ to Yb3＋ was an electric dipole-dipole interaction. The max- imum quantum cutting efficiency approached with 0.49mo1% Tm3＋ and 5.99mo1% Yb3＋. increasing the energy efficiency of crystalline energy part of the solar spectrum. up to 167.5% in LiYF4 single crystal codoped Application of this crystal has prospects for Si solar cells by photon doubling of the high
基金Project supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant Nos. 62165012 and 61665010)Key research and development projects in Gansu Province (Grant No. 21YFIGE300)+5 种基金Gansu Province College Industry Support Plan Project (Grant Nos. 2020C-23 and 2022CYZC-59)Department of Education of Gansu Province: The Education Project of Open Competition for the Best Candidates (Grant No. 2021jyjbgs-06)Gansu Provincial University Innovation Fund Project (Grant No. 2021B-190)Qinzhou District Science and Technology Plan Project (Grant No. 2021-SHFZG1442)Gansu Province College Young Doctor Support Project (Grant No. 2023QB-013)Gansu Province Excellent Graduate Innovation Star Project (Grant No. 2022CXZX796)。
文摘A direct Kerr-lens mode-locked Tm:LuYO_(3)ceramic laser without the aid of any mode-locked starting element is reported for the first time. A pulse duration as short as 259 fs and a maximum average output power of 326 m W are obtained at a repetition rate of 97.1 MHz. The corresponding optical spectrum centered at 2053 nm exhibits a bandwidth of 19.8 nm,which indicates the presence of nearly Fourier transform-limited pulses. Such a Kerr-lens mode-locked Tm:LuYO_(3)ceramic laser is a promising ultrashort pulse source, with both the excellent laser characteristics of Tm:LuYO3and the high-power 790 nm laser diode pumping scheme.
基金Foundation item: Projects (10704090,10774140,11047147)supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of ChinaProjects (KJ090514,KJTD201016)supported by the Natural Science Foundation of Chongqing Municipal Education Commission,China
文摘Lutetium oxide nanocrystals codoped with Tm3＋ and Yb3＋ were synthesized by the reverse-like co-precipitation method, using ammonium hydrogen carbonate as precipitant. Effects of the Tm3＋, Yb3＋ molar fractions and calcination temperature on the structural and upconversion luminescent properties of the Lu2O3 nanocrystals were investigated. The XRD results show that all the prepared nanocrystals can be readily indexed to pure cubic phase of Lu2O3 and indicate good crystallinity. The experimental results show that concentration quenching occurs when the mole fraction of Tm3＋ is above 0.2%. The optimal Tm3＋ and Yb3＋ doped molar fractions are 0.2% and 2%, respectively. The strong blue （490 nm） and the weak red （653 nm） emissions from the prepared nanocrystals were observed under 980 nm laser excitation, and attributed to the 1G4→3H6 and IG4→3F4 transitions of Tm3＋, respectively. Power-dependent study reveals that the 1G4 levels of Tm3＋ can be populated by three-step energy transfer process. The upconversion emission intensities of 490 nm and 653 nm increase gradually with the increase of calcination temperature. The enhancement of the upconversion luminescence is suggested to be the consequence of reducing number of OH- groups and the enlarged nanoerystal size.
