Rare earth luminescent materials have attracted significant attention due to their wide-ranging applications in the field of optoelectronics. This study aims to delve into the electronic structure and optical properti...Rare earth luminescent materials have attracted significant attention due to their wide-ranging applications in the field of optoelectronics. This study aims to delve into the electronic structure and optical properties of rare earth luminescent materials, with the goal of uncovering their importance in luminescence mechanisms and applications. Through theoretical calculations and experimental methods, we conducted in-depth analyses on materials composed of various rare earth elements. Regarding electronic structure, we utilized computational techniques such as density functional theory to investigate the band structure, valence state distribution, and electronic density of states of rare earth luminescent materials. The results indicate that the electronic structural differences among different rare earth elements notably influence their luminescence performance, providing crucial clues for explaining the luminescence mechanism. In terms of optical properties, we systematically examined the material’s optical behaviors through fluorescence spectroscopy, absorption spectroscopy, and other experimental approaches. We found that rare earth luminescent materials exhibit distinct absorption and emission characteristics at different wavelengths, closely related to the transition processes of their electronic energy levels. Furthermore, we studied the influence of varying doping concentrations and impurities on the material’s optical properties. Experimental outcomes reveal that appropriate doping can effectively regulate the emission intensity and wavelength, offering greater possibilities for material applications. In summary, this study comprehensively analyzed the electronic structure and optical properties of rare earth luminescent materials, providing deep insights into understanding their luminescence mechanisms and potential value in optoelectronic applications. In the future, these research findings will serve as crucial references for the technological advancement in fields such as LEDs, lasers, and bioimaging.展开更多
Brown needle-like crystals of CaEr2S4 were isolated as the major product from a reaction of elements and binary sulfides by a two-step flux technique. CaEr2S4 crystallizes in the orthorhombic space group Pnma with a=1...Brown needle-like crystals of CaEr2S4 were isolated as the major product from a reaction of elements and binary sulfides by a two-step flux technique. CaEr2S4 crystallizes in the orthorhombic space group Pnma with a=12.845（4）, b=3.862（4）, c=13.001（2）（A）, V=645.0（7）（A）3,Z=4, F（000）=880,μ（MoKα）=27.794 mm^-1, the final R=0.0528 and wR=0.0562 for 1070observed reflections with I 〉 3σ（I）. The CaEr2S4 structure forms a three-dimensional framework that consists of interconnected tetra-octahedral Er4S18 fragments. Ca^2＋cations, in a monocapped trigonal prism geometry, are stuffed in two parallel rows into the one-dimensional channels along the b direction. CaEr2S4 is an infrared-transparent semiconductor with a band gap of 1.81 eV. Magnetic susceptibility measurements over 6～300 K indicate a Curie-Weiss paramagnetic behavior for the phase, with an effective magnetic moment of 9.64（1） μB per Er^3＋ ion.展开更多
KDP crystals doped with Chicago Sky Blue 6B（CSB-6B） were grown by traditional lowering temperature method.The optical properties and structural perfection of KDP crystals were investigated by transmittance spectra a...KDP crystals doped with Chicago Sky Blue 6B（CSB-6B） were grown by traditional lowering temperature method.The optical properties and structural perfection of KDP crystals were investigated by transmittance spectra and high-resolution X-ray diffraction,respectively.The results indicate that CSB-6B tends to be incorporated into the pyramidal sector of KDP crystals（PyS-KDP） and lead to inclusions parallel to（101） face.Additionally,the transmittance of as-grown KDP crystals decreases as the amount of CSB-6B increases. Moreover,the rocking curves of PyS-KDP suggest that CSB-6B can deteriorate the structural perfection of PyS-KDP.展开更多
A novel ternary rare-earth sulfide, CsYb7S（11）, has been successfully synthesized by high-temperature solid-state reaction of an elemental mixture with modified Cs Cl flux. The single-crystal X-ray diffraction data ...A novel ternary rare-earth sulfide, CsYb7S（11）, has been successfully synthesized by high-temperature solid-state reaction of an elemental mixture with modified Cs Cl flux. The single-crystal X-ray diffraction data reveal its orthorhombic symmetry in space group Cmca（no. 64） with a = 15.271（3）, b = 13.414（2）, c = 18.869（3） A°, V = 3865.2（2） A°^3, Z = 8, Mr = 1696.85, Dc = 5.832 g/cm^3, μ = 36.538 mm^-1, F（000） = 5768, the final R = 0.0225 and w R = 0.0517 for 2258 observed reflections with I 〉 2σ（I）, 2.67〈θ〈27.48o, w = 1/[σ^2（Fo^2） ＋（0.0443 P）2 ＋ 8.7453 P], where P =（Fo^2 ＋ 2Fc^2）/3, S = 1.036,（Δρ）max = 1.609 and（Δρ）min = –1.922. The remarkable structural feature is the dual tricapped Cs2@S18 cube closed cavities far apart within the three-dimensional [Yb7S（11）]-covalent bonding matrix. Magnetic susceptibility measurements show that the title compound exhibits temperature-dependent（50～300 K） para-magnetism and obey the Curie-Weiss law. Moreover, the optical gap of 2.03 Ev for CsYb7S11 was deduced from the UV/Vis reflectance spectroscopy and DFT study indicates an indirect band gap with an electronic transfer excitation of S-3p to Yb-5d orbital.展开更多
In this study, the effects of oxygen flow rate and annealing temperature on Gd_2 O_3 structures and optical properties were systematically analyzed. Gd_2 O_3 films were deposited on both quartz and ZnS substrates by m...In this study, the effects of oxygen flow rate and annealing temperature on Gd_2 O_3 structures and optical properties were systematically analyzed. Gd_2 O_3 films were deposited on both quartz and ZnS substrates by magnetron sputtering and then annealed under vacuum at 700, 800 and 900℃, Restructure and phase transformation from cubic to monoclinic occur at different temperatures depending on the oxygen flow rate. The optical band gap, which is more sensitive to the annealing temperature than oxygen flow rate changes from 5.32 to 5.65 eV. The refractive index is approximately 1.75 at 550 nm and is adjustable by the oxygen flow rate. The transmittance of the ZnS substrate with Gd_2 O_3 film exceeds 80% and reaches82% at the 7.5-9.5 μm range. When ZnS is coated on both sides, the transmittance is increased to approximately 90%. Our results indicate that Gd_2 O_3 films are promising new candidates for anti-reflective coatings in the infrared region.展开更多
YPO4：Eu3＋ phosphors were synthesized by solution coprecipitation method assisted by urea in the precursor reaction solution. X-ray diffraction spectral analysis showed that the samples synthesized with urea had smal...YPO4：Eu3＋ phosphors were synthesized by solution coprecipitation method assisted by urea in the precursor reaction solution. X-ray diffraction spectral analysis showed that the samples synthesized with urea had smaller particle size and lower crystaUinity than those samples synthesized without urea. Moreover, the calculated strain result indicated that the Eu^3＋ site in the former exhibited a lower crystal field symmetry-than that in the latter. Hence, the influence of crystal field symmetry dominated luminescence efficiency rather than crystallinity because the luminescence intensity observed in Eu0.05Y0.95PO4 synthesized with 1.0 g urea was six-fold higher than that of the as-synthesized sample. With increased concentration of Eu^3＋ ion, the luminescence intensity initially increased, and then subsequently decreased as the concentration of Eu^3＋ ion exceeded 12 mol.% due to concentration quenching. The optimal condition for YPO4：Eu^3＋ phosphor was Eu0.12Y0.88PO4 with 1.0 g urea added in the precursor. The luminescence intensity of the optimal condition was again enhanced 1.6-fold relative to that of Eu0.05Y0.95PO4 synthesized with 1.0 g urea.展开更多
The crystal structural parameters of Nd ^3＋-doped rare earth orthotantalate Gd x Lu 1 x TaO 4（x = 0.85） are determined by applying the Rietveld refinement to its X-ray diffraction,and its emission and excitation sp...The crystal structural parameters of Nd ^3＋-doped rare earth orthotantalate Gd x Lu 1 x TaO 4（x = 0.85） are determined by applying the Rietveld refinement to its X-ray diffraction,and its emission and excitation spectra at 77 K are analysed.The relativistic model of ab initio self-consistent DV-Xα method,which is applied to the cluster NdO 8 in Gd x Lu 1 x TaO 4,and the effective Hamiltonian model are used to investigate its spin-orbit and crystal-field parameters.The free-ions and crystal-field parameters are fitted to the experimental energy levels at 77 K with a root-mean-square deviation of 14.92 cm 1.According to the crystal-field calculations,96 levels of Nd ^3＋ are assigned.Finally,the fitting results of free-ions and crystal-field parameters are compared with those already reported for Nd ^3＋：YAlO 3.The results indicate that the free-ion parameters are similar to those of the Nd3＋ in Gdx Lu1-x TaO4 and YAlO 3 hosts,and the crystal-field interaction of Nd^3＋ in Gdx Lu1-x TaO4 is stronger than that in YAlO 3.展开更多
Single crystal of lithium terbium tungstate LiTb(WO4)2 has been grown by the flux method. The crystal structure was refined from single-crystal X-ray data. It crystallizes in tetragonal system, space group I41/a with ...Single crystal of lithium terbium tungstate LiTb(WO4)2 has been grown by the flux method. The crystal structure was refined from single-crystal X-ray data. It crystallizes in tetragonal system, space group I41/a with a = 5.1749(9), c = 11.1953(19) ?, V = 299.81(12) ?~3, Z = 2, Mr = 661.56, Dc = 7.328 g/cm^3, F(000) = 560, μ(MoKα) = 49.94 mm^(-1), R(F^2 > 2σ(F^2)) = 0.026 and wR(F^2) = 0.070. It features a typical scheelite-type structure composed of two-direction packing of isolated WO4 tetrahedra. Li and Tb atoms in the structure occupy the same crystallographic site. Moreover, a series of solid solution phosphors LiTb(1-x)Eux(WO4)2(x = 0.004~0.1) were synthesized by high temperature solid-state reactions. The phosphors could be effectively excited by a wavelength range from 379 to 487 nm, which matches well with the UV and near-UV LED chip. The emission color of the phosphor can be tuned from green, through yellow to red by simply adjusting the relative Eu^(3+) and Tb^(3+) concentration due to the Tb^(3+) to Eu^(3+) energy transfer.展开更多
A Yb_（0.11）Gd_（0.89）Ca_4O（BO_3）_3 crystal with new composition was grown by the Czochralski method. The crystal structure was measured and analyzed. The unit-cell parameters of the Yb_（0.11）Gd_（0.89）COB were...A Yb_（0.11）Gd_（0.89）Ca_4O（BO_3）_3 crystal with new composition was grown by the Czochralski method. The crystal structure was measured and analyzed. The unit-cell parameters of the Yb_（0.11）Gd_（0.89）COB were calculated to be a=0.8089（7） nm, b=1.5987（6） nm, c=0.3545（8） nm, β=101.22o. The absorption and fluorescence spectra were measured. The maximum absorption cross-section of Yb_（0.11）Gd_（0.89） COB crystal was 0.79×10^（–20）cm^2, which occurred at 976 nm with Y polarization. The emission cross-section at 1027 nm was calculated to be 0.33×10^（–20） cm^2. The radiative lifetime trad was calculated to be 2.74 ms. The Stark energy-level diagram of Yb^（3＋）in the Yb_（0.11）Gd_（0.89）COB crystal field at room temperature was determined. The ground-state energy level ~2F_（7/2） splitting was calculated to be as large as 1004 cm^（–1） and the zero-line energy was 10246 cm^（–1）. A maximum output power of 9.35 W was achieved in continuous-wave（CW） mode, with the slope efficiency being 42.1%. Chemical etching experiment revealed that the dominating imperfections in the studied Yb_（0.11）Gd_（0.89） COB crystal were dislocations and sub-grain boundaries. The existence of crystal defects could cause light scattering, and degrade laser output efficiency. The influence of crystal defects on laser properties was discussed.展开更多
A series of NaBa1-x-yPO4：xCe3＋, yTb3＋ phosphors were synthesized by solid-state reaction method. The crystal structure, photolu- minescence emission and excitation spectra and decay times of the phosphors were care...A series of NaBa1-x-yPO4：xCe3＋, yTb3＋ phosphors were synthesized by solid-state reaction method. The crystal structure, photolu- minescence emission and excitation spectra and decay times of the phosphors were carefully investigated. The results revealed that an effi- cient energy transfer occurred from Ce3＋ to Zb3＋ ions in NaBaPO4 host by means of dipole-dipole interactions and the critical distance of the energy transfer was about 0.638 nm. Moreover, the phosphor emitted strong green emission under UV excitation, indicating that the phos- phors are potentially useful as a highly efficient, green-emitting phosphor.展开更多
The Eu^3＋-Y^3＋ double-doped ZrO2 （8YSZ：Eu^3＋） phosphors with different doping concentrations of Eu^3＋ were synthesized by hydrothermal method. The dependences of the intensities of visible emission, decay lifet...The Eu^3＋-Y^3＋ double-doped ZrO2 （8YSZ：Eu^3＋） phosphors with different doping concentrations of Eu^3＋ were synthesized by hydrothermal method. The dependences of the intensities of visible emission, decay lifetimes and crystal structures on Eu^3＋ doping concentration were investigated. The optimal doping concentration of Eu^3＋ in 8YSZ：Eu^3＋ nanophosphors was determined. The morphology and crystal structure of the resulting phosphors were characterized by scanning electron microscopy, transmission electron microscopy, X-ray diffraction and Raman spectra. The fluorescence properties of the resulting phosphors were investigated by photoluminescence spectra and decay curve. In this paper, 3 mol.% Eu^3＋ ions in 8YSZ：Eu^3＋ phosphors was the optimal doping concentration. When doping concentration was 3 tool.%, the nanophosphor had a pure tetragonal phase structure, the emission intensity was intense and decay lifetime was long, furthermore this system could be used to indicate the extent of phase transformation of thermal barrier coatings.展开更多
文摘Rare earth luminescent materials have attracted significant attention due to their wide-ranging applications in the field of optoelectronics. This study aims to delve into the electronic structure and optical properties of rare earth luminescent materials, with the goal of uncovering their importance in luminescence mechanisms and applications. Through theoretical calculations and experimental methods, we conducted in-depth analyses on materials composed of various rare earth elements. Regarding electronic structure, we utilized computational techniques such as density functional theory to investigate the band structure, valence state distribution, and electronic density of states of rare earth luminescent materials. The results indicate that the electronic structural differences among different rare earth elements notably influence their luminescence performance, providing crucial clues for explaining the luminescence mechanism. In terms of optical properties, we systematically examined the material’s optical behaviors through fluorescence spectroscopy, absorption spectroscopy, and other experimental approaches. We found that rare earth luminescent materials exhibit distinct absorption and emission characteristics at different wavelengths, closely related to the transition processes of their electronic energy levels. Furthermore, we studied the influence of varying doping concentrations and impurities on the material’s optical properties. Experimental outcomes reveal that appropriate doping can effectively regulate the emission intensity and wavelength, offering greater possibilities for material applications. In summary, this study comprehensively analyzed the electronic structure and optical properties of rare earth luminescent materials, providing deep insights into understanding their luminescence mechanisms and potential value in optoelectronic applications. In the future, these research findings will serve as crucial references for the technological advancement in fields such as LEDs, lasers, and bioimaging.
基金This work was partially supported by the NSF of Fujian Province (Z0513020, A042002)the NSF for Distinguished Young Scientist of China (20425104) and the NSF of CAS (KJCX2-SW-h05)
文摘Brown needle-like crystals of CaEr2S4 were isolated as the major product from a reaction of elements and binary sulfides by a two-step flux technique. CaEr2S4 crystallizes in the orthorhombic space group Pnma with a=12.845（4）, b=3.862（4）, c=13.001（2）（A）, V=645.0（7）（A）3,Z=4, F（000）=880,μ（MoKα）=27.794 mm^-1, the final R=0.0528 and wR=0.0562 for 1070observed reflections with I 〉 3σ（I）. The CaEr2S4 structure forms a three-dimensional framework that consists of interconnected tetra-octahedral Er4S18 fragments. Ca^2＋cations, in a monocapped trigonal prism geometry, are stuffed in two parallel rows into the one-dimensional channels along the b direction. CaEr2S4 is an infrared-transparent semiconductor with a band gap of 1.81 eV. Magnetic susceptibility measurements over 6～300 K indicate a Curie-Weiss paramagnetic behavior for the phase, with an effective magnetic moment of 9.64（1） μB per Er^3＋ ion.
基金Supported by the State High Technology Program for Inertial Confinement Fusion and National Natural Science Foundation of China (No 59823003, 50721002)China Postdoctoral Science Foundation (No 20080441139)Youth Scientist Fund of Shandong Province (No 2004BS04022)
文摘KDP crystals doped with Chicago Sky Blue 6B（CSB-6B） were grown by traditional lowering temperature method.The optical properties and structural perfection of KDP crystals were investigated by transmittance spectra and high-resolution X-ray diffraction,respectively.The results indicate that CSB-6B tends to be incorporated into the pyramidal sector of KDP crystals（PyS-KDP） and lead to inclusions parallel to（101） face.Additionally,the transmittance of as-grown KDP crystals decreases as the amount of CSB-6B increases. Moreover,the rocking curves of PyS-KDP suggest that CSB-6B can deteriorate the structural perfection of PyS-KDP.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(21301175,21233009,21571020 and 91422303)the Natural Science Foundation of Fujian Province(2015J01071)
文摘A novel ternary rare-earth sulfide, CsYb7S（11）, has been successfully synthesized by high-temperature solid-state reaction of an elemental mixture with modified Cs Cl flux. The single-crystal X-ray diffraction data reveal its orthorhombic symmetry in space group Cmca（no. 64） with a = 15.271（3）, b = 13.414（2）, c = 18.869（3） A°, V = 3865.2（2） A°^3, Z = 8, Mr = 1696.85, Dc = 5.832 g/cm^3, μ = 36.538 mm^-1, F（000） = 5768, the final R = 0.0225 and w R = 0.0517 for 2258 observed reflections with I 〉 2σ（I）, 2.67〈θ〈27.48o, w = 1/[σ^2（Fo^2） ＋（0.0443 P）2 ＋ 8.7453 P], where P =（Fo^2 ＋ 2Fc^2）/3, S = 1.036,（Δρ）max = 1.609 and（Δρ）min = –1.922. The remarkable structural feature is the dual tricapped Cs2@S18 cube closed cavities far apart within the three-dimensional [Yb7S（11）]-covalent bonding matrix. Magnetic susceptibility measurements show that the title compound exhibits temperature-dependent（50～300 K） para-magnetism and obey the Curie-Weiss law. Moreover, the optical gap of 2.03 Ev for CsYb7S11 was deduced from the UV/Vis reflectance spectroscopy and DFT study indicates an indirect band gap with an electronic transfer excitation of S-3p to Yb-5d orbital.
基金supported by the National Science Fund for Distinguished Young Scholars(51625201)National Key Research and Development Program of China(2016YFE0201600)+3 种基金National Natural Science Foundation of China(51372053)Innovative Research Group of National Natural Science Foundation of China(11421091)International Science&Technology Cooperation Program of China(2015DFR50300)the Major State Basic Search Program(2014CB46505)
文摘In this study, the effects of oxygen flow rate and annealing temperature on Gd_2 O_3 structures and optical properties were systematically analyzed. Gd_2 O_3 films were deposited on both quartz and ZnS substrates by magnetron sputtering and then annealed under vacuum at 700, 800 and 900℃, Restructure and phase transformation from cubic to monoclinic occur at different temperatures depending on the oxygen flow rate. The optical band gap, which is more sensitive to the annealing temperature than oxygen flow rate changes from 5.32 to 5.65 eV. The refractive index is approximately 1.75 at 550 nm and is adjustable by the oxygen flow rate. The transmittance of the ZnS substrate with Gd_2 O_3 film exceeds 80% and reaches82% at the 7.5-9.5 μm range. When ZnS is coated on both sides, the transmittance is increased to approximately 90%. Our results indicate that Gd_2 O_3 films are promising new candidates for anti-reflective coatings in the infrared region.
基金the National Natural Scientific Foundation of China(10874144)the Scientific Foundation of Education Department of Hunan Province,China(06C818)
文摘YPO4：Eu3＋ phosphors were synthesized by solution coprecipitation method assisted by urea in the precursor reaction solution. X-ray diffraction spectral analysis showed that the samples synthesized with urea had smaller particle size and lower crystaUinity than those samples synthesized without urea. Moreover, the calculated strain result indicated that the Eu^3＋ site in the former exhibited a lower crystal field symmetry-than that in the latter. Hence, the influence of crystal field symmetry dominated luminescence efficiency rather than crystallinity because the luminescence intensity observed in Eu0.05Y0.95PO4 synthesized with 1.0 g urea was six-fold higher than that of the as-synthesized sample. With increased concentration of Eu^3＋ ion, the luminescence intensity initially increased, and then subsequently decreased as the concentration of Eu^3＋ ion exceeded 12 mol.% due to concentration quenching. The optimal condition for YPO4：Eu^3＋ phosphor was Eu0.12Y0.88PO4 with 1.0 g urea added in the precursor. The luminescence intensity of the optimal condition was again enhanced 1.6-fold relative to that of Eu0.05Y0.95PO4 synthesized with 1.0 g urea.
基金Project supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant Nos. 90922003,51172236,and 50872135)the Knowledge Innovation Program of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (Grant No. YYYJ-1002)
文摘The crystal structural parameters of Nd ^3＋-doped rare earth orthotantalate Gd x Lu 1 x TaO 4（x = 0.85） are determined by applying the Rietveld refinement to its X-ray diffraction,and its emission and excitation spectra at 77 K are analysed.The relativistic model of ab initio self-consistent DV-Xα method,which is applied to the cluster NdO 8 in Gd x Lu 1 x TaO 4,and the effective Hamiltonian model are used to investigate its spin-orbit and crystal-field parameters.The free-ions and crystal-field parameters are fitted to the experimental energy levels at 77 K with a root-mean-square deviation of 14.92 cm 1.According to the crystal-field calculations,96 levels of Nd ^3＋ are assigned.Finally,the fitting results of free-ions and crystal-field parameters are compared with those already reported for Nd ^3＋：YAlO 3.The results indicate that the free-ion parameters are similar to those of the Nd3＋ in Gdx Lu1-x TaO4 and YAlO 3 hosts,and the crystal-field interaction of Nd^3＋ in Gdx Lu1-x TaO4 is stronger than that in YAlO 3.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.51871090,U1804135,and 51671080)Plan for Scientific Innovation Talent of Henan Province(194200510019)Henan Postdoctoral Foundation。
文摘Single crystal of lithium terbium tungstate LiTb(WO4)2 has been grown by the flux method. The crystal structure was refined from single-crystal X-ray data. It crystallizes in tetragonal system, space group I41/a with a = 5.1749(9), c = 11.1953(19) ?, V = 299.81(12) ?~3, Z = 2, Mr = 661.56, Dc = 7.328 g/cm^3, F(000) = 560, μ(MoKα) = 49.94 mm^(-1), R(F^2 > 2σ(F^2)) = 0.026 and wR(F^2) = 0.070. It features a typical scheelite-type structure composed of two-direction packing of isolated WO4 tetrahedra. Li and Tb atoms in the structure occupy the same crystallographic site. Moreover, a series of solid solution phosphors LiTb(1-x)Eux(WO4)2(x = 0.004~0.1) were synthesized by high temperature solid-state reactions. The phosphors could be effectively excited by a wavelength range from 379 to 487 nm, which matches well with the UV and near-UV LED chip. The emission color of the phosphor can be tuned from green, through yellow to red by simply adjusting the relative Eu^(3+) and Tb^(3+) concentration due to the Tb^(3+) to Eu^(3+) energy transfer.
基金Project supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China(11204148,11374170)Taishan Scholar Program of Shandong Province+2 种基金Open Project of State Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Resource Utilization(RERU2016015)the Applied Basic Research Programs for Youths of Qingdao(15-9-1-52-JCH)Qingdao Postdoctoral Application Research Project(2015127)
文摘A Yb_（0.11）Gd_（0.89）Ca_4O（BO_3）_3 crystal with new composition was grown by the Czochralski method. The crystal structure was measured and analyzed. The unit-cell parameters of the Yb_（0.11）Gd_（0.89）COB were calculated to be a=0.8089（7） nm, b=1.5987（6） nm, c=0.3545（8） nm, β=101.22o. The absorption and fluorescence spectra were measured. The maximum absorption cross-section of Yb_（0.11）Gd_（0.89） COB crystal was 0.79×10^（–20）cm^2, which occurred at 976 nm with Y polarization. The emission cross-section at 1027 nm was calculated to be 0.33×10^（–20） cm^2. The radiative lifetime trad was calculated to be 2.74 ms. The Stark energy-level diagram of Yb^（3＋）in the Yb_（0.11）Gd_（0.89）COB crystal field at room temperature was determined. The ground-state energy level ~2F_（7/2） splitting was calculated to be as large as 1004 cm^（–1） and the zero-line energy was 10246 cm^（–1）. A maximum output power of 9.35 W was achieved in continuous-wave（CW） mode, with the slope efficiency being 42.1%. Chemical etching experiment revealed that the dominating imperfections in the studied Yb_（0.11）Gd_（0.89） COB crystal were dislocations and sub-grain boundaries. The existence of crystal defects could cause light scattering, and degrade laser output efficiency. The influence of crystal defects on laser properties was discussed.
基金Project supported by the Cooperation Project in Industry, Education and Research of Guangdong ProvinceMinistry of Education of China(2010B090400021)
文摘A series of NaBa1-x-yPO4：xCe3＋, yTb3＋ phosphors were synthesized by solid-state reaction method. The crystal structure, photolu- minescence emission and excitation spectra and decay times of the phosphors were carefully investigated. The results revealed that an effi- cient energy transfer occurred from Ce3＋ to Zb3＋ ions in NaBaPO4 host by means of dipole-dipole interactions and the critical distance of the energy transfer was about 0.638 nm. Moreover, the phosphor emitted strong green emission under UV excitation, indicating that the phos- phors are potentially useful as a highly efficient, green-emitting phosphor.
基金Project supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China(21171160,21001017)the Project of Lotus Scholars Program
文摘The Eu^3＋-Y^3＋ double-doped ZrO2 （8YSZ：Eu^3＋） phosphors with different doping concentrations of Eu^3＋ were synthesized by hydrothermal method. The dependences of the intensities of visible emission, decay lifetimes and crystal structures on Eu^3＋ doping concentration were investigated. The optimal doping concentration of Eu^3＋ in 8YSZ：Eu^3＋ nanophosphors was determined. The morphology and crystal structure of the resulting phosphors were characterized by scanning electron microscopy, transmission electron microscopy, X-ray diffraction and Raman spectra. The fluorescence properties of the resulting phosphors were investigated by photoluminescence spectra and decay curve. In this paper, 3 mol.% Eu^3＋ ions in 8YSZ：Eu^3＋ phosphors was the optimal doping concentration. When doping concentration was 3 tool.%, the nanophosphor had a pure tetragonal phase structure, the emission intensity was intense and decay lifetime was long, furthermore this system could be used to indicate the extent of phase transformation of thermal barrier coatings.
