LD脉冲泵浦Er^(3+)/Yb^(3+):Lu_(2)Si_(2)O_(7)晶体百kHz激光器

目前1.5μm激光二极管(Laser Diode,LD)泵浦的铒镱共掺玻璃/晶体被动调Q微型激光器广泛应用于激光测距、激光雷达等领域。随着激光器输出重频的增加,玻璃面临突出的热效应问题,晶体的热导率是玻璃的10倍以上,有望能够实现比玻璃基质更高重频的激光输出。报道了一种通过LD脉冲端面泵浦Er^(3+)/Yb^(3+):Lu_(2)Si_(2)O_(7)晶体的百kHz人眼安全激光器。通过实验优化增益介质掺杂浓度和长度、泵浦光斑尺寸和调Q晶体初始透过率等实验参数,同时适当缩短脉宽,优化泵浦占空比,提高了输出重频的稳定性。最终获得了重频为100 kHz、单脉冲能量0.7μJ、脉冲宽度240 ns、光束质量M^(2)=1.61的1537 nm脉冲激光输出。实现了输出脉冲频率与泵浦的一致,保证了输出重频的稳定性,有效解决了输出重频具有随机性、不稳定、不可控等问题。

高热稳定CaGdAlO_(4)∶Er^(3+)/Yb^(3+)荧光粉的上转换发光及其温度传感性能

获得具有良好热稳定性和发光性能的非接触式光学温度传感材料是目前的研究热点之一,本工作通过高温固相法制备了Er^(3+)/Yb^(3+)共掺CaGdAlO_(4)∶Er_(x),Yb_(0.10)(x=0.006、0.008、0.010、0.012、0.014)荧光粉,尺寸大小分布在0.6~4.2μm。在980 nm激光激发下,该荧光粉在500~700 nm发射谱由两个发射带组成,528和550 nm处两个较强的绿光发射带,归属于Er^(3+)的^(2)H_(11/2)→^(4)I_(15/2)、^(4)S_(3/2)→^(4)I_(15/2)能级跃迁,663 nm处较弱的红光发射带,归属于Er^(3+)的^(4)F_(9/2)→^(4)I_(15/2)能级跃迁。上转换发光强度最大组分为CaGdAlO_(4)∶Er_(0.010),Yb_(0.10)。300~573 K变温发射谱表明,基于荧光强度比FIR_(528/550)参数,温度传感绝对灵敏度S_(A)从44.4×10^(-4) K^(-1)(@300 K)先增大到52.0×10^(-4) K^(-1)(@445 K)随后减小到49.0×10^(-4) K^(-1)(@573 K)。相对灵敏度S_(R)则从0.95×10^(-2) K^(-1)(@300 K)单调减小到0.27×10^(-2) K^(-1)(@573 K)。冷热循环实验表明该材料的热重复性优于98%。结果表明,CaGdAlO_(4)∶Er_(0.010),Yb_(0.10)荧光粉在光学温度传感领域具有潜在的应用前景。

棒状结构NaGdF_(4):Yb^(3+),Er^(3+)上转换发光性能的研究

以乙二胺四乙酸二钠(EDTD-2Na)为螯合剂,采用水热法合成了棒状结构的NaGdF_(4):Yb^(3+),Er^(3+)纳米粉末。分别借助X射线衍射(XRD)、荧光光谱仪(PL)和扫描显微镜(SEM)对其晶体结构、发光强度和表面形貌进行分析和表征。探究了稀土前驱体、水热温度和水热时间的实验条件对NaGdF_(4):Yb^(3+),Er^(3+)纳米粉末上转换发光强度的影响;研究了氟源和钠源对NaGdF_(4):Yb^(3+),Er^(3+)晶体形貌和上转换发光强度的改善;同时,采用煅烧处理的方法,进一步探究样品的形貌和发光强度收到的影响。实验结果表明NH4F与NaOH作为氟源和钠源及200℃煅烧1 h得到的棒状结构NaGdF_(4):Yb^(3+),Er^(3+)的发光强度最好,色坐标(CIE)绿色发光强度从84%提升到94.88%。

不同激发波长下NaLaF_(4):Er^(3+)/Yb^(3+)的上转换光谱调控研究

为探究不同激发波长(980 nm、1 550 nm)对NaLaF_(4):Er^(3+)/Yb^(3+)上转换发光材料光谱调控的规律和机理,采用水热-固相两步反应法合成一系列不同Er^(3+)/Yb^(3+)掺杂浓度的NaLaF_(4)荧光粉。利用X射线衍射仪(XRD)、荧光分光光度计对材料进行测试,分析其发光性能与机理。结果表明,样品在980 nm激发下呈绿色发光,上转换发光强度随Er^(3+)/Yb^(3+)掺杂浓度增加而呈现先增后减的规律,该发光过程为双光子过程;而在1 550 nm激发下呈红色发光,上转换发光强度随Er^(3+)掺杂浓度增加而呈增强趋势,但随Yb^(3+)浓度增加而降低,发光过程为三光子过程。因此,通过调节激发光波长,在同组分NaLaF_(4):Er^(3+)/Yb^(3+)荧光粉中实现颜色可控的绿、红色发光,对设计新型光谱调控手段和探索新的发光材料具有一定的理论指导意义。

溶剂热法制备NaScF_(4):Yb^(3+)/Er^(3+)及其发光性能的研究

利用溶剂热法在油酸(OA),正辛醇(OC)及乙二醇(EG)三溶剂中成功制备出NaScF_(4):Yb^(3+)/Er^(3+)纳米颗粒。调节三种溶剂的不同比例观察对样品晶相、结构、尺寸及发光强度的影响。此外,我们使用了X射线粉末衍射(XRD)、扫描电子显微镜(SEM)、荧光光谱仪对样品进行了表征。通过XRD证明在OA、OC、EG分别为16mL,12mL、4mL时成功合成出了纯相的NaScF_(4):Yb^(3+)/Er^(3+)纳米颗粒。SEM图进一步证明样品形貌均匀,分散性较好,粒径较小,颗粒尺寸为37.62±9.36nm。此外,样品的荧光光谱表明样品在980nm激光激发下能发射出红色荧光。因此,该方法下制备的NaScF_(4):Yb^(3+)/Er^(3+)尺寸较小,形貌较均匀,拥有强的红色发射且该材料有望用于生物成像、信息储存,防伪等领域。

动态缺陷导致Na_(3)Sc_(2)(PO_(4))_(3):Yb^(3+),Er^(3+)材料上转换和下转移发光不同热猝灭行为研究

掺Eu^(2+)的离子导体Na_(3)Sc_(2)(PO_(4))_(3)具有优异的抗热猝灭性能,是一种很有前景的大功率照明用发光材料。然而,其负热猝灭机理仍有待深入研究。本文以Yb^(3+)/Er^(3+)的f-f跃迁上转换和下转移窄带发射而非更易受干扰的Eu^(2+)d-f跃迁发射为研究对象,旨在获得更清晰的机理。结果表明,热致缺陷/离子的动态迁移能促进高温下辐射跃迁和抑制非辐射跃迁,导致上转换发光具有显著的负热猝灭,下转移发光热猝灭较小。其中,布居速率较慢的上转换过程更容易受到时间尺度与之相当的Na^(+)/空位迁移过程的影响。本研究可为理解发光材料热猝灭机制提供另一种视角。

NaGd(MoO_(4))_(2)∶Er^(3+),Yb^(3+)发光粉的合成与上转换发光性质

采用水热法合成了系列NaGd(MoO_(4))_(2)∶Er^(3+),Yb^(3+)上转换发光粉。利用X射线衍射仪、扫描电子显微镜和上转换发光光谱仪等对样品的结构、形貌和发光性能进行表征。结果显示,合成的样品均具有四方晶系NaGd(MoO_(4))_(2)结构;pH对样品的形貌有影响;980nm红外光激发下,NaGd(MoO_(4))_(2)∶Er^(3+),Yb^(3+)上转换发光粉显示来自于Er^(3+)的^(2)H_(11/2)→^(4)I_(15)和^(4)S_(3/2)→^(4)I_(15/2)跃迁产生的绿光发射和4I 9/2→4I 15/2跃迁产生的红光发射。比较各样品的发光强度和绿光/红光相对积分强度比,结果显示上转换发光强度和绿光/红光相对积分强度比与晶粒尺寸、晶粒表面形貌,以及Er^(3+)和Yb^(3+)掺杂浓度有关。讨论了可能的上转换发光过程,并计算了样品的色坐标。

Y_(2)O_(3):Yb^(3+),Er^(3+)上转化荧光纳米粒子在潜指纹显现中的应用

文章通过高温煅烧方法制备出Y_(2)O_(3):Yb^(3+),Er^(3+)纳米粒子,通过XRD、TEM和元素面扫描对其特性进行研究。通过该方法成功制备出Y_(2)O_(3):Yb^(3+),Er^(3+)纳米粒子,该纳米粒子具有较好的分散性,尺寸约为100 nm。在980 nm近红外光的激发下,产生绿色和红色两个发光带。Y_(2)O_(3):Yb^(3+),Er^(3+)在980 nm近红外光的激发下,可以有效地显现红色纸盒和绿色塑料卡片等带有颜色干扰的非渗透性客体表面的潜指纹,由于激发波长为近红外光,可以完全避免背景荧光的干扰,最大程度上显现指纹的一级和二级结构特征。此外,在与商品红色荧光粉末的比较研究中发现,在有荧光特性的渗透性客体表面的潜指纹显现中,Y_(2)O_(3):Yb^(3+),Er^(3+)纳米粒子具有优势,呈现出更加清晰的指纹轮廓和纹线,可以有效消除背景花纹的干扰,具有较高的灵敏度和选择性。

Optical temperature sensor based on up-conversion fluorescence emission in Yb^(3+):Er^(3+) co-doped ceramics glass

yb^3＋：Er^3＋ co-doped oxy-fluoride ceramics glass has been prepared. The mechanism of up-conversion emissions about Er^3＋ was discussed, and the temperature properties of green up-conversion fluorescence between 303 and 823 K were investigated. The results show that the sensitivity of this sample reaches its maximum value, about 0.0047 K^-1, when the temperature is 383 K, indicating that this kind of sample can be used as high temperature and high sensitivity optical temperature sensor.

Er^(3+),Yb^(3+)∶Ba_(3)Gd(PO_(4))_(3)晶体的生长、光谱和1.5μm激光性能

采用提拉法生长了1.85%Er,23.95%Yb∶Ba_(3)Gd(PO_(4))_(3)和1.95%Er,55.73%Yb∶Ba_(3)Gd(PO_(4))_(3)两种晶体(式中Er、Yb浓度为原子数分数)。测量并分析了晶体在室温下的吸收系数谱、上转换荧光谱、发射截面谱、增益截面谱和荧光衰减曲线。1.85%Er,23.95%Yb∶Ba_(3)Gd(PO_(4))_(3)晶体在峰值荧光波长1537 nm处的发射截面、Er^(3+)的4 I 13/2多重态荧光寿命和Yb^(3+)→Er^(3+)的能量传递效率分别为0.54×10^(-20)cm^(2)、9.9 ms和90%;1.95%Er,55.73%Yb∶Ba_(3)Gd(PO_(4))_(3)晶体在峰值荧光波长1537 nm处的发射截面、Er^(3+)的4 I 13/2多重态荧光寿命和Yb^(3+)→Er^(3+)的能量传递效率则分别为0.58×10^(-20)cm^(2)、9.7 ms和93%。基于975 nm半导体激光端面泵浦,在1.85%Er,23.95%Yb∶Ba_(3)Gd(PO_(4))_(3)晶体中实现了97 mW最高功率和27.1%斜效率的1567 nm连续激光输出,在1.95%Er,55.73%Yb∶Ba_(3)Gd(PO_(4))_(3)晶体中实现了93 mW最高功率和17.1%斜效率的1567 nm连续激光输出。

Investigation on Preparation and Fluorescence Properties of Oxy-Fluoride Glass Co-Doped with Er^(3+) and Yb^(3+)

The glass sample based on the composition of 45PbF_2-45GeO_2-10WO_3 co-doped with Yb^(3+)/Er^(3+) was prepared by the fusion method in two steps: melted at 950 ℃ for 20～25 min then annealed at 380 ℃ for 4 h. Through the V-prism it is found that the refractive index of host glass and the sample are 1.517 and 1.65 respectively. The transmittance was observed by using the ultraviolet-visible-infrared spectrometer in the wavelength range from 0.35 to 2.5μm. The transmittance of the host glass is beyond 73%. That of the sample is beyond 50% and there are characteristic absorption peaks of rare-earth ions. The emission spectrum was measured by using the Hitachi F-4500 fluorescent spectrometer pumped by 980 nm semiconductor laser. There are a strong emission peak at 530 nm and a weak peak at 650 nm.

Spectral and Lasing Properties of Er^(3+0/Yb^(3+) Co-Doped Phosphate Glasses Pumped by LD

Er^3 ＋/Yb^3 ＋ phosphate glasses were fabricated. According to McCumber theory, the stimulated emission cross-section of Er^3＋ ions at 1533 nm was calculated on the basis of absorption spectrum, and 0.84 × 10^-20 cm^2 is derived, the fluorescence lifetime of ^4I13/2 level is 8.5 ms. An Er^3＋/Yb^3＋ co-doped phosphate glass CW laser pumped by LD was demonstrated at room temperature. The maximum output power is 80 mW and slope efficiency is 16.5%.

Optical Spectroscopy of Er^(3+) and Er^(3+)/Yb^(3+)Co-doped Bi_2O_3-GeO_2-B_2O_3-ZnO Glasses

The （60 - x）Bi2O3 - xGeO2-30B2O3-10ZnO （x = 5, 10, 20, 30 molar percent） glasses doped with Er^3＋ and Er^3＋/Yb^3＋ were fabricated using the melting method. The thermal stability of the glasses was studied with their DTA curves. The results show that the difference between the glass transition temperature and the crystallization onset temperature increases with the increase of GeO2 content, indicating that the thermal stability of the glass has become better. The absorption spectra were recorded and the stimulated emission cross sections were calculated using the McCumber theory. The Ω2, O4, and Ω6 parameters,the transition probability, the radiative lifetime, and the fluorescence branch ratio of Er^3＋ for optical transition were calculated from their absorption spectra in terms of reduced matrix U^（t）（λ = 2, 4, 6） character for optical transitions. The infrared emission of Er^3＋ was measured upon excitation with 970 nm light and the full width at half-maximum （FWHM） was estimated from the emission spectra. The pumping efficiency and the intensity of the emission at the 1.54 μm band of Er^3＋ were enhanced considerably by co-doping Yb^3＋ .

Up-conversion luminescence properties and energy transfer of Er^(3+)/Yb^(3+)co-doped oxyfluoride glass ceramic containing CaF_2 nano-crystals

The Er^3＋/yb^3＋ co-doped transparent oxyfluoride glass-ceramics containing CaF2 nano-crystals were successfully prepared. After heat treatments, transmission electron microscopy （TEM） images showed that CaF2 nano-crystals of 20-30 nm in diameter precipitated uniformly in the glass matrix. luminescence of Er^3＋ at 540 nm and 658 nm was observed in Comparing with the host glass, high efficiency upconversion the glass ceramics under the excitation of 980 nm. Moreover, the size of the precipitated nano-crystals can be controlled by heat-treatment temperature and time. With the increase of the nano-crystal size, the intensity of the red emission increased more rapidly than that of the green emission. The energy transfer process of Er^3＋ and Yb^3＋ was convinced and the possible mechanism of Er^3＋ up-conversion was discussed.

Upconversion properties of Er^3＋/Yb^3＋ co-doped TeO2-Nb2O5-Li2O glasses

The Er^3＋/Yb^3＋ co-doped TeO2-Nb2O5-Li2O glass is prepared by conventional melting method, and its upconversion spectra are measured. The intense green upconversion luminescence upon excitation with a 976 nm laser diode is observed with the naked eyes. The dependence of luminescence intensity on the ratio of Yb^3＋/Er^3＋ is discussed in detail, and the relationship between the ratio of green luminescence intensity to red luminescence intensity and the ratio of Yb^3＋/Er^3＋ is also studied, The luminescence intensity increases with the ratio of Yb^3＋/Er^3＋ increasing. The ratio of Yb^3＋/Er^3＋ plays a more important role than the concentration of Er^3＋ in determining the upconversion luminescence intensity. The ratio of green luminescence intensity to red luminescence intensity reaches a maximum when ratio of Yb^3＋/Er^3＋ is 3. Thus the glass could be one of the potential candidates for LD pumping solid-state lasers.

LD泵浦Er^(3+)/Yb^(3+):Lu_(2)Si_(2)O_(7)晶体kHz微型激光器

目前1.5μm LD泵浦的铒镱共掺玻璃/晶体被动调Q微型激光器广泛应用于激光测距、激光雷达等领域。随着激光器输出能量和重频的增加,玻璃面临突出的热效应问题,晶体的热导率是玻璃的10倍以上,有望能够实现比玻璃基质更大脉冲能量和更高重频的激光输出。文中报道了一种采用LD脉冲端面泵浦、铒镱共掺焦硅酸镥晶体为增益介质的1537 nm被动调Q微型激光器。通过优化泵浦光斑大小、输出镜透过率与调Q晶体初始透过率相匹配,实现激光输出重频与泵浦重频一致。最终实现了输出重频为1 kHz、单脉冲能量35μJ、脉冲宽度7 ns、峰值功率为5 kW、光束质量因子M^(2)=1.33的激光输出。以及输出重频为10 kHz、单脉冲能量10μJ、脉冲宽度10 ns、峰值功率为1 kW、光束质量因子M^(2)=1.51的激光输出。结果表明,Er^(3+)/Yb^(3+):Lu_(2)Si_(2)O_(7)晶体是实现高重频1.5μm激光输出的优良介质。文中研究结果对LD脉冲端面泵浦的kHz铒镱共掺晶体被动调Q人眼安全微片激光器具有重要的参考意义。

1550 nm激发LuVO_(4):Er^(3+)/Yb^(3+)荧光粉上转换发光特性及温度传感特性

1550 nm红外光作为一种新型上转换光源,具有对人眼损伤小、成本低等优点。为探究1550 nm激发下的上转换发光特性与温度传感可行性,采用高温固相法制备了特定浓度Er^(3+)、不同浓度Yb^(3+)的LuVO_(4)共掺粉体。利用XRD、SEM手段对材料进行表征,探究其在1550 nm激发下的发光性质及在温度传感方面的应用潜力。结果表明,在1550 nm激发下,存在绿光(524 nm和553 nm)和红光发射(660 nm);近红外区域存在较强的801 nm发射。最佳发光强度组分为LuVO_(4):0.2Er^(3+)/0.05Yb^(3+)。可见光区域的发光过程均为三光子过程。此外,在326~596 K范围内,材料存在最大温度灵敏度Sr(524/553)为0.31%K-1@326 K。在1550 nm激发下,LuVO_(4):Er^(3+)/Yb^(3+)材料具有良好的发光性能,显示出在光学测温领域具有潜在应用价值。

Up-conversion photoluminescence characteristics of Yb^(3+):Er^(3+):Tm^(3+) co-doped borosilicate glasses

Yb^3＋：Er^3＋：Tm^3＋co-doped borosilicate glasses are prepared. Their strong up-conversion photoluminescence spectra in a range from ultra-violet to near-infrared, which are excited by a 978-nm laser diode, are measured, and the mechanisms of energy transfer among Yb^3＋ Er^3＋ and Tm^3＋ ions are discussed. The results show that there is an unexpected wavelength at 900-nm emission from Yb^3＋ Stark splitting levels to pump Tm^3＋ ions and there exists an optimum pump power. The concentration of the Tm^3＋ dopant gives rise to a prominent effect on the intensity of visible and near-infrared emissions for the yb^3＋：Er^3＋：Tm^3＋ co-doped borosilicate glasses.

Optical Spectroscopy of Er^(3+), Er^(3+)/Yb^(3+) Co-doped Bi_2O_3-GeO_2-B_2O_3-ZnO Glasses

The （60 - x） Bi2O3-xGeO2-30B2O3-10ZnO （x = 5, 10, 20, 30 molar percent） glasses doped with Er^3＋ and Er^3＋/Yb^3＋ were fabricated by melting method. The thermal stability of the glasses was studied by their DTA curves. The results indicate that the difference between the glass transition temperature and the crystallization onset temperature increase as increase of GeO2 content, indicating that the thermal stability of the glass becomes better. The absorption spectra were recorded. The stimulated emission cross sections were calculated by McCumber theory. The Ω2, Ω4, and Ω6 parameters, transition probability, radiative lifetime, fluorescence branch ratio of Er^3＋ for optical transition were calculated from their absorption spectra in terms of reduced matrix U^（1）（λ = 2, 4, 6） character for optical transitions. The infrared emission was measured by excitation with 970 nm light and the FWHM was estimated from their emission spectra. The pumping efficiency and the intensity of emission at the band of 1.54 μm are enhanced greatly by addition of Y2O3.

Er^(3+)-Yb^(3+) Co-Doped Fiber Ring and Line Laser

Er3+-Yb3+ co-doped fiber of 2 m long is used as the laser gain medium. Two fiber lasers with different structures have been set up, one is the line cavity fiber laser with the dielectric mirror being replaced by an all-fiber reflecting mirror,the other is the ring cavity all-fiber laser. Both set-ups have achieved lasing operation at the wavelength of 1.53 μm. Pumped by the 1 064 nm light from all-solid-state Nd ∶YAG laser, the two fiber lasers at 1 530 nm are operational. Their output powers are 7.8 mW and 2 mW with 130 mW and 160 mW pump powers.