Abstract
Time evolution of the 5F45S2 → 5I8 fluorescence of Ho3+-doped zinc tellurite glasses was studied from 37 to 300 K. The time needed to achieve equilibrium between 5F4 and 5S2 states is 0.6 μs. Multiphonon relaxation from 5F4, 5S2 and 5F5 levels of Ho3+ in zinc tellurite was studied. Two types of phonons were found to be effective. It is expected that at low temperature (37 K), laser emission, mainly from the 5S2 level, will be obtained with a cross section of 2.78 × 10−20 cm2. Yet at room temperature laser emission from 5F4 or 5S2 can be obtained.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 443-447 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | Chemical Physics Letters |
Volume | 75 |
Issue number | 3 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 1 Jan 1980 |
Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Physics and Astronomy
- Physical and Theoretical Chemistry