K. Marimuthu

Spectroscopic and energy transfer behavior of Dy3+ ions in B2O3TeO2PbOPbF2Bi2O3CdO glasses for laser and WLED applications

A new series of white light emitting Dy(3+) doped Lead tellurofluoroborate glasses have been prepared and their spectroscopic and energy transfer behavior were explored through analyzing XRD, FTIR, Raman, SEM, EDAX, optical absorption, photoluminescence and lifetime measurements. The fundamental stretching of the various borate and tellurite networks were identified using FTIR and Raman spectral analysis. The bonding parameter studies reveal the ionic nature of the DyO bond in the present glasses. The Judd-Ofelt (JO) intensity parameters determined from the absorption spectra have been used to investigate the nature of bonding and symmetry orientation of the Dy-ligand field environment. The luminescence intensity increases with increasing Dy(3+) ion concentration up to 0.5wt%, beyond that luminescence quenching is observed. The JO parameters have been used to determine the transition probability (A), stimulated emission cross-section (σP(E)), radiative lifetime (τR) and branching ratios (βR) for the different emission transitions from the (4)F9/2 excited level. The higher σP(E) and βR values of the (4)F9/2→(6)H15/2 and (4)F9/2→(6)H13/2 transitions suggest the possible laser action in the visible region. The Y/B ratio, CIE chromaticity color coordinates (x, y) and Color correlated temperature (CCT) were also estimated from the luminescence spectra for different concentration as well as pumping wavelengths. The x, y chromaticity color coordinates fall within the white light region and the white light can be tuned by varying the excitation wavelengths. The lifetime of the (4)F9/2 excited state were measured and is found to decrease with increasing Dy(3+) ion content. The non-exponential behavior is predominant in higher Dy(3+) ion content glasses and is due to the efficient energy transfer between Dy(3+)Dy(3+) ions. The decay curves were fitted to the Inokuti-Hirayama (IH) model to understand the nature of energy transfer. Among the prepared glasses, 0.5DPTFB glass possesses higher A,βR,σP(E),η values and is suggested for lasers and WLED applications.

Structural and luminescence behavior of Er3+ ions doped Barium tellurofluoroborate glasses

Er(3+) doped Barium tellurofluoroborate glasses (BTFBxE) with the chemical composition (30-x)TeO2+30B2O3+20BaO+20BaF+xEr2O3 (where x=0.01, 0.05, 0.1, 0.5, 1.0 and 2.0 in wt%) were prepared following the melt quenching technique. The different vibrational modes of borates and tellurites in the prepared glasses were explored through FTIR and Raman spectra. The optical absorption spectra have been used to determine the ionic/covalent nature of the metal-ligand bond in the prepared glasses with the help of Nephelauxetic ratio (β) and bonding parameter (δ) studies. The optical band gap of direct and indirect allowed transitions were determined from Taucs plot and the variations of band gap energy with structural arrangements were discussed. The Urbach energy values were determined and the relatively lower values of the Urbachs energy reveal the minimal degree of disorderness in the prepared glasses. The oscillator strengths (fexp and fcal) and Judd-Ofelt (JO) intensity parameters (Ω2, Ω4 and Ω6) were calculated with the application of JO theory and the trends of the JO intensity parameters are found to be Ω2>Ω6>Ω4 for all the prepared glasses with a minimum variation in Ω2 intensity parameter values. A bright green emission was observed from the (2)H11/2+(4)S3/2→ (4)I15/2 transition and the radiative properties such as transition probability (A), stimulated emission cross-section (σP(E)), branching ratio (βr) and radiative lifetime (τ) were calculated using the JO parameters. The suitability of the prepared glasses for the fabrication of photonic devices were also discussed and reported in the present work.

Spectroscopic properties of Sm3 + ions doped Alkaliborate glasses for photonics applications

A new series of Sm3+ doped alkaliborate glasses have been prepared by melt quenching technique and their structural and spectroscopic properties were analysed employing XRD, FTIR, optical absorption, photoluminescence and decay spectral measurements in order to explore their suitability for photonic applications. The amorphous nature have been confirmed through XRD analysis and the FTIR spectra reveal the presence of fundamental stretching and bending vibrations of the borate networks in the prepared glasses. From the absorption peak positions, bonding parameter (δ) values were calculated to examine the nature of the metal-ligand bond. The optical band gap (Eopt) corresponds to the direct and indirect allowed transitions and the Urbach energies (ΔE) were calculated from the absorption spectra to understand the electronic band structure of the studied glasses. The Judd-Ofelt (JO) intensity parameters Ωλ (λ=2, 4 and 6) were determined to explore the symmetry of the ligand environment around the Sm3+ ions in the studied glasses. The luminescence spectra exhibit four emission bands in the visible region due to the 4G5/2→6H5/2, 6H7/2, 6H9/2 and 6H11/2 transitions. The radiative parameters such as transition probability (A), stimulated emission cross-section (σPE), branching ratios (βR) and radiative lifetime (τR) have been determined from the luminescence spectra using JO theory to ensure the suitability of the studied glasses for optoelectronic applications. The luminescence spectra were characterized through CIE 1931 chromaticity diagram to examine the dominant emission color of the studied glasses. The lifetime values of the Sm3+ doped studied glasses pertaining to the 4G5/2 excited level have been determined through decay curve measurements and the non-exponential decay curves were fitted to the Inokuti-Hirayama model to analyze the energy transfer mechanism between the nearby Sm3+ ions. The obtained results were discussed and compared with the similar reported glasses.

Investigations on the spectroscopic properties of Dy 3+ ions doped Zinc calcium tellurofluoroborate glasses

A new series of Dy3+ doped (30-x)B2O3+30TeO2+20CaCO3+10ZnO+10ZnF2+xDy2O3 (x=0.01, 0.1, 0.5, 1, 2 and 3 in wt%) Zinc calcium tellurofluoroborate glasses were prepared and their structural, luminescence and excited state dynamics have been studied and reported. The structural properties have been characterized through XRD and FTIR studies to confirm the amorphous nature and to explore the presence of fundamental stretching vibrations. The bonding parameters (δ and β), optical band gap, Urbachs energy, oscillator strengths and Judd-Ofelt (JO) intensity parameters were calculated from the absorption spectra. The JO intensity parameters and the Y/B intensity ratio values have been used to explore the nature of the bonding and asymmetry around the Dy-ligand field environment. The luminescence properties of the present Dy3+ doped glasses have been analyzed through luminescence excited state dynamics and radiative properties such as transition probability (A), stimulated emission cross-section (σPE) branching ratio (β) and radiative lifetime (τR) values. The combination of dominant blue (4F9/2→6H15/2) and yellow (4F9/2→6H13/2) emissions generates white light emission in the CIE chromaticity diagram thus suggests that the present Dy3+ doped glasses are suitable for white light applications. The lifetime of the 4F9/2 excited state is found to decrease with the increase in Dy3+ ion content and the concentration quenching of the Dy3+ ions emission could be ascribed due to the resonant energy transfer and cross-relaxation processes. The non-exponential behavior of the decay curves has been analyzed with Inokuti-Hirayama model and the interaction between the Dy3+ ions is of electric dipole-dipole in nature.

Silver (Ag) nanoparticles enhanced luminescence properties of Dy 3+ ions in borotellurite glasses for white light applications

In the present work, the structural and optical properties of borotellurite glasses co-doped with Dy3+ ions and Ag nanoparticles were investigated. From HR-TEM analysis, the average Ag nanoparticle diameter was calculated as 13.7 ± 1 nm. The negative sign of the bonding parameter explored the ionic nature of metal-ligand (DyO) bonds. The emission spectra exhibited three emission bands in blue, yellow and red regions corresponding to 4F9/2 → 6H15/2, 4F9/2 → 6H13/2 and 4F9/2 → 6H11/2 transitions, respectively. The Yellow/Blue (Y/B) ratio of optimal BTD0.5A glass was found to be 1.881 and this low Y/B ratio indicated the fact that Dy3+ ions were located in higher symmetrical ligand environment. The CCT values are found to vary from 3717 to 3800 K and hence the present glasses may emit cool white light when excited with UV lamp. The radiative parameters were calculated for all the emission transitions by using JO theory. The decay curves are found to show non-exponential behavior for all the studied glasses. The obtained results were discussed in detail and compared with similar reported glasses.

NIR luminescence studies on Er3+:Yb3+ co-doped sodium telluroborate glasses for lasers and optical amplifer applications

Er3+:Yb3+ co-doped Sodium telluroborate glasses were prepared with the chemical composition (49.5–x)B2O3+25TeO2+5Li2CO3+10ZnO+10NaF+0.5Er2O3+xYb2O3 (where x= 0.1, 0.5, 1.0 and 2.0 in mol %) following the melt quenching technique. With the addition of Yb3+ ions into Er3+ ions in the prepared glasses, the absorption cross-section values were found to increase due to the effective energy transfer from 2F5/2 level of Yb3+ ions to the 4I11/2 level of Er3+ ions. The fluorescence around 1550 nm correspond to the 4I13/2→4I15/2 transition was observed under 980 nm pumping. Among the present glasses, integrated intensity was found to be higher for 1.0 mol% Yb3+ ion glass. The parameters such as stimulated emission cross- section, Gain bandwidth and quantum efficiency of the 4I13/2→4I15/2 transition was found to be higher for the NTBE1.0Y glass and the same is suggested for potential NIR lasers and optical amplifier applications.

Structural and optical characterization of Er3+ doped zinc telluroborate glasses for green laser applications

A new series of Erbium doped Zinc telluroborate glasses were prepared by melt quenching technique. The stretching and bending vibrations of the B–O and Te–O bonds in the prepared glass network were explored through Raman spectra. The nature of the metal-ligand bond was determined using optical absorption spectra through Nephelauxetic ratio (β) and Bonding parameter (δ) studies. The Judd-Ofelt (JO) parameters (Ω2, Ω4, Ω6) and the oscillator strengths were calculated following JO theory. The relatively higher Ω2 values reveal the higher asymmetry nature. The green emission corresponding to the 2H11/2+4S3/2→4I15/2 transition was observed at around 550 nm and the luminescence quenching occurs beyond 1.0 wt% of Erbium ion concentration. Radiative properties for the 1.0EZTB glass are found to be higher and its suitability towards green laser applications were discussed and reported.