The 3μm laser emission of Er 3+ ( 4 I 11/2 → 4 I 13/2 )in the YAG crystal is,in principle,selfsaturation transition,the lifetime of the upper laser level( 4 I 11/2 )being smaller than that of the olwer one( 4 I 13/2...The 3μm laser emission of Er 3+ ( 4 I 11/2 → 4 I 13/2 )in the YAG crystal is,in principle,selfsaturation transition,the lifetime of the upper laser level( 4 I 11/2 )being smaller than that of the olwer one( 4 I 13/2 ).The effect of the selfsaturation limit the laser output. In present work,for the first time,we report on the investigation of the utility of Pr 3+ as a sensitizer of Er 3+ ion,using Pr 3+ 4 f 2-4 f5d transition.The radiation emission from 4f5d configuration of Pr 3+ ion have been observed in the YAG∶Pr 3+ crystal.This shows that under suitable conditions this radiant process can compete successfully by non radiative decay to the 4 f configuration.Using Er 3+ Pr 3 codoped YAG it is possible to predict the position of the lowest 4 f 2-4 f5d absorption bands of Pr 3+ ion in the ultraviolet range and to present the occurrence of the energy transfer from Pr 3+ to Er 3+ ion.By xenon flash lamp pumped 2.93μm laser action in the YAG∶(Er 3+ ,Pr 3+ ) crystals was demonstrated at room temperature.展开更多
This paper reports the comparative investigations of the structural and spectral properties of Y3Al5O12∶Eu3+ (YAG∶Eu) and Y3Al5O12∶Eu3+,Si4+ (YAG∶Eu,Si) phosphors synthesized by combustion method at low temperatur...This paper reports the comparative investigations of the structural and spectral properties of Y3Al5O12∶Eu3+ (YAG∶Eu) and Y3Al5O12∶Eu3+,Si4+ (YAG∶Eu,Si) phosphors synthesized by combustion method at low temperature.A pure phase was identified for the YAG∶Eu phosphor with a suitable amount of SiO2.Rietveld refinement and analytical calculation of different structural parameters were performed to get the idea about the SiO2 substitution in YAG∶Eu.The characteristic red luminescence corresponding to Eu3+ transitions was observed after irradiation with ultra violet (UV) light and enhanced with SiO2 addition.Jorgensen formula and nephelauxetic ratio were used to understand the ligand behavior of Eu-O bond in YAG doped phosphor.The Judd-Ofelt intensity parameters and color properties of the phosphors were determined in detail.An efficient synthesis method for YAG∶Eu phosphor,compatible for industrial applications,was proposed.展开更多
文摘The 3μm laser emission of Er 3+ ( 4 I 11/2 → 4 I 13/2 )in the YAG crystal is,in principle,selfsaturation transition,the lifetime of the upper laser level( 4 I 11/2 )being smaller than that of the olwer one( 4 I 13/2 ).The effect of the selfsaturation limit the laser output. In present work,for the first time,we report on the investigation of the utility of Pr 3+ as a sensitizer of Er 3+ ion,using Pr 3+ 4 f 2-4 f5d transition.The radiation emission from 4f5d configuration of Pr 3+ ion have been observed in the YAG∶Pr 3+ crystal.This shows that under suitable conditions this radiant process can compete successfully by non radiative decay to the 4 f configuration.Using Er 3+ Pr 3 codoped YAG it is possible to predict the position of the lowest 4 f 2-4 f5d absorption bands of Pr 3+ ion in the ultraviolet range and to present the occurrence of the energy transfer from Pr 3+ to Er 3+ ion.By xenon flash lamp pumped 2.93μm laser action in the YAG∶(Er 3+ ,Pr 3+ ) crystals was demonstrated at room temperature.
文摘This paper reports the comparative investigations of the structural and spectral properties of Y3Al5O12∶Eu3+ (YAG∶Eu) and Y3Al5O12∶Eu3+,Si4+ (YAG∶Eu,Si) phosphors synthesized by combustion method at low temperature.A pure phase was identified for the YAG∶Eu phosphor with a suitable amount of SiO2.Rietveld refinement and analytical calculation of different structural parameters were performed to get the idea about the SiO2 substitution in YAG∶Eu.The characteristic red luminescence corresponding to Eu3+ transitions was observed after irradiation with ultra violet (UV) light and enhanced with SiO2 addition.Jorgensen formula and nephelauxetic ratio were used to understand the ligand behavior of Eu-O bond in YAG doped phosphor.The Judd-Ofelt intensity parameters and color properties of the phosphors were determined in detail.An efficient synthesis method for YAG∶Eu phosphor,compatible for industrial applications,was proposed.