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Origin of Bi3+–related luminescence in Gd3Ga5O12:Bi epitaxial films.
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Journal of Luminescence . Oct2017, Vol. 190, p81-88. 8p. - Publication Year :
- 2017
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Abstract
- Photoluminescence characteristics of Gd 3 Ga 5 O 12 :Bi single crystalline films with different Bi contents grown by the liquid phase epitaxy are studied by the steady-state and time-resolved luminescence spectroscopy methods in the 4.2–500 K temperature range under excitation within the 3.8–6.0 eV. No ultraviolet emission, which could be ascribed to the radiative decay of the triplet excited state of Bi 3+ , is observed. Only visible emission is shown to arise from the Bi 3+ –related luminescence centers. Both the intense 2.54 eV emission and the weaker 2.46 eV emission of Gd 3 Ga 5 O 12 :Bi are shown to be of exciton origin. We suggest that they are due to the radiative decay of an exciton localized around a single Bi 3+ ion and a dimer {Bi 3+ –Bi 3+ } center, respectively. The characteristic parameters of the corresponding exciton states are determined. The photostimulated processes, resulting in the localized excitons formation under excitation in the Bi 3+ –related absorption bands, are discussed. Peculiarities of Gd 3+ –Bi 3+ energy transfer processes in Gd 3 Ga 5 O 12 :Bi are investigated. The possibility of application of Bi 3+ –doped gadolinium gallium garnets in scintillation detectors and light emitting diodes is considered. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 00222313
- Volume :
- 190
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Journal of Luminescence
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 124526822
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jlumin.2017.05.050