Framework influence of erbium doped oxyfluoride glasses on their optical properties

Glasses of different matrix (phosphate, borate, silicate and lead-silicate) were studied for their optical properties. The effect of Er dopant on transmittance and luminescence properties was presented. The significant “red shift” and “blue shift” of UV edge absorption were discussed based on the changes in the framework of the borate and phosphate glasses, respectively. It was showed that the integral intensity of the two main optical absorption transitions monotonically increases with the order: phosphate < borate < silicate < lead-silicate. Ellipsometric measurement was applied to obtain the refractive index of the glasses. The correlation between the shift of edge absorption and the change of refractive index was presented. Effect of glassy matrix on luminescence of Er³⁺ was discussed.     

Xe+离子注入对单晶YSZ光学性能影响的研究

单晶YSZ(ytttia-stabilized cubic zirconia)在注入能量为200keV的Xe+离子后由无色透明变成紫色透明,吸收光谱测试表明,当注量达到1×1016cm-2时,开始出现吸收峰,并且吸收强度随注量增加而增大.对注量为1×1016cm-2和1×1017cm-2的样品,吸收带峰值分别位于522nm和497nm.吸收带可能与氧空位捕获电子形成的F型色心和氧离子捕获空位形成的V型色心有关.注入注量为1×1016cm-2样品的荧光测试表明,荧光光谱均为400～600nm范围内的宽发射带.注入注量为1×1017cm-2的样品没有荧光现象产生,可能是由于辐照损伤严重,缺陷浓度增大所致.     

Influence of the purity of the starting materials on the recording of dynamic holograms in Bi12TiO20 crystals

The parameters of Bi₁₂TiO₂₀ crystals grown with bismuth oxide of different degrees of purity were measured by a holographic recording technique in an external ac electric field and were compared with a crystal specially doped with chromium. Various crystal parameters such as the diffusion length of the photoexcited carriers and the Debye screening length were determined. It was found that the absorption spectrum of the material and the holographic recording efficiency were strongly influenced by light chromium doping and by insufficient purity of the starting mixture. Pis’ma Zh. Tekh. Fiz. 23, 27–32 (March 12, 1997)     

Photocatalytic activity of TiO2 doped with Zn2+ and V5+ transition metal ions: Influence of crystallite size and dopant electronic configuration on photocatalytic activity

Anatase TiO₂ was prepared by sol–gel method through the hydrolysis of titanium tetrachloride and doped with transition metal ions like V⁵⁺ and Zn²⁺. The photocatalysts were characterized by various analytical techniques. Powder X-ray diffraction studies revealed only anatase phase for the doped samples. The band gap absorption for the doped samples showed red shift to the visible region (～456 nm) as confirmed by UV–vis absorption spectroscopy and diffuse reflectance spectral studies. The surface area of the Zn²⁺ doped samples were higher than the V⁵⁺ doped samples as observed by BET surface area measurements due to their smaller crystallite size. Scanning electron microscopy showed almost similar morphology, while energy dispersive X-ray analysis confirmed the presence of dopant in the TiO₂ matrix. The photocatalytic activities of these catalysts were tested for the degradation of Congo Red under solar light. Although both the doped samples showed similar red shift in the band gap, Zn²⁺ (0.06 at.%) doped TiO₂ showed enhanced activity and its efficiency was five fold higher compared to Degussa P-25 TiO₂. This enhanced activity was attributed to smaller crystallite size and larger surface area. Further completely filled stable electronic configuration (d¹⁰) of Zn²⁺ shallowly traps the charge carriers and detraps the same to the surface adsorbed species thereby accelerating the interfacial charge transfer process.     

Effect of deposition temperature on the bonding configurations and properties of fluorine doped silicon oxide film

In our study, fluorine-doped silicon oxide (SiOF) films were prepared using a mixture of SiH₄, N₂O, and CF₄ in a conventional plasma enhanced chemical vapor deposition system at various deposition temperatures. Deposition behaviors are determined by the deposition temperature. Our results show that for temperatures below 300 °C the process is surface-reaction-limited controlled, but becomes diffusion-limited when the deposition temperature exceeds 300 °C. The surface topography images obtained using an atomic force microscope show that a large amount of free volume space was created in the film with a low temperature deposition. The optical microscope and secondary ion mass spectrometer analyses show that precipitates were produced at the near-surface at the deposition temperature of 150 °C with a higher fluorine concentration of 2.97 at.%. Our results show that the properties of the SiOF film are controlled not only by the free volume space but also by the fluorine concentration. An optimal SiOF film prepared at a temperature of 200 °C shows a low dielectric constant of 3.55, a leakage current of 1.21 × 10^− 8 A/cm² at 1 MV/cm, and a fluorine concentration of 2.5 at.%.     

Donor/acceptor effects on the nonlinear optical properties of 1,3 diphenyl propenones

Employing the single beam Z-scan technique with nanosecond laser pulses at 532 nm, the refractive and absorptive nonlinearities of donor and acceptor substituted (2E)-1-(3,4-dimethoxyphenyl)-3-phenylprop-2-en-1-one have been studied. The sign of the nonlinear index of refraction (n ₂) is found to be negative and the magnitude of n ₂ is in the order of 10^?11 esu. The second-order molecular hyperpolarizability (γ_h) is calculated to be in the order of 10^?32 esu. The variation of nonlinear absorption coefficient (β_eff) with input intensity (I ₀) is studied and the nonlinear absorption mechanism is found to be reverse saturable absorption (RSA). The enhancement of nonlinearity due to the donor and acceptor substitution is in accordance with the variation in π electron delocalization in the molecules. The compounds exhibit good optical limiting as well.     

Influence ofF centers on the optical and adsorptive properties of doped ZrO2 crystals

The optical and adsorptive properties of Y₂O₃-stabilized (10 mol %) cubic ZrO₂ crystals reduced in a hydrogen atmosphere at 1473 K for 3 and 5 h were studied by ellipsometry. The optical constantsn, k, ε _l , andε ₂ were determined from the ellipsometric parameters measured in the temperature range 297 to 623 K in vacuum. The optical constants were found to depend on the reduction time, obviously due to changes in oxygen stoichiometry. CO₂ adsorption on the surface of the crystal reduced for 3 h was studied in the range 523–623 K. At CO₂ pressures of ≤2 kPa, the amount of adsorption was found to rise with temperature. The thickness of the surface layer disturbed by CO₂ adsorption attained 260 Å at 623 K.F ⁺ centers are assumed to act as active surface sites.     

Spectroscopic properties of Bi2ZnOB2O6 single crystals doped with Pr3+ ions: Absorption and luminescence investigations

Nonlinear optical Bi₂ZnOB₂O₆ single crystals doped with Pr³⁺ ions were grown using the Kyropoulos method. The absorption and luminescence properties of these new systems were investigated for the first time. The crystals are characterized by the large values of nonlinear optical coefficients. Effective luminescence of the Pr³⁺ ions makes this system an excellent candidate for the near-infrared (NIR) and/or ultraviolet (UV) to visible (VIS) laser converters. Based on the obtained experimental spectroscopic data, detailed analysis of the absorption and luminescence spectra was performed using the conventional Judd–Ofelt theory. Those transitions, which can be potentially used for laser applications of the Pr³⁺ ion, have been identified. In addition to the intensity parameters Ω₂, Ω₄, Ω₆ the branching ratios and radiative lifetimes were estimated for all possible transitions in the studied spectral region.     

Influence of Metallic Substitutions on the Optical and Mechanical Properties of NLO Benzoyl Glycine Crystals

Benzoyl glycine （BG） is a promising organic nonlinear optical （NLO） crystal, whose second harmonic generation （SHG） efficiency is much higher than that of KDP （potassium dihydrogen phosphate）. Single crystals of pure, Cu2＋ and Cd2＋ doped BG were grown by slow evaporation technique. Optically transparent and defect free single crystals of size up to 10 mm×15 mm×10 mm were harvested in a period of 40-60 days. The growth conditions of pure and doped crystals of BG were optimized and the grown crystals were confirmed by single crystal XRD （X-ray diffraction）. The grown crystals were characterized by FTIR （Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy）, optical absorption and microhardness studies. The microhardness studies confirm that BG has a moderate VHN （Vickers hardness number） value in comparison to the.other organic NLO crystals. The efficiency of frequency doubling was measured for the using Nd：YAG laser and the results were discussed.     

Effects of Nb5+ doping on sintering and electrical properties of lead-free (Bi0.5Na0.5)TiO3 ceramics

The Nb⁵⁺ doped (Bi_0.5Na_0.5)TiO₃ (BNT) ceramics were manufactured by a conventional solid state reaction method. The influence of Nb⁵⁺ doping on the sintering, microstructure and various electrical properties of BNT ceramics was investigated. The results of X-ray diffraction show that the solubility limit of Nb⁵⁺ in the BNT lattice is less than 3%. Additionally, Nb⁵⁺ doping produces significant effects on the densification and grain growth of BNT ceramics. Various electrical properties of BNT ceramics are obviously changed with doping a small amount of Nb⁵⁺. The ferroelectric and piezoelectric properties display enhanced values at a low doping level. The formation of A-site vacancies is considered as the reason for the changed ferroelectric and electromechanical behavior.     

Preparations and photocatalytic degradation of methyl orange in water on magnetically separable Bi12TiO20 supported on nickel ferrite

A magnetically separable photocatalyst Bi₁₂TiO₂₀/SiO₂/NiFe₂O₄ (BSN) with a typical ferromagnetic hysteresis was prepared by a simple process: the magnetic 200 wt% SiO₂/NiFe₂O₄ (SN) dispersion prepared by a liquid catalytic phase transformation method and the visible-light-active photocatalyst Bi₁₂TiO₂₀ prepared by a simple coprecipitation processing were mixed, sonificated, dried, and calcined at 550°C. The prepared photocatalyst showed high photocatalytic activity for the degradation of methyl orange in water under UV irradiation and visible-light irradiation (λ>400 nm), and it was easy to be separated from a slurry-type photoreactor under the application of an external magnetic field, being one of promising photocatalysts for wastewater treatment. Transmission electron microscope (TEM) and X-ray diffractometer (XRD) were used to characterize the structure of the photocatalyst, indicating that the magnetic SN particles adhered to the surface of the Bi₁₂TiO₂₀ congeries. SiO₂ layer round the surface of NiFe₂O₄ nanoparticles prevented effectively the injection of charges from TiO₂ particles to NiFe₂O₄, which gave rise to the increase in photocatalytic activity.     

Doping effect on the optical, electro-optic, and photoconductive properties of Bi12MO20 (M = Ge, Si, Ti)

The doping effect on the optical, electro-optic, and photoconductive properties of Czochralski-grown Bi₁₂MO₂₀ (M = Ge, Si, Ti) sillenite-structure single crystals was studied. The dopants were introduced into the growth charge in the form of oxides. Bi₁₂TiO₂₀ crystals were doped with V, Zn, Cu, P, and Nb; and Bi₁₂SiO₂₀ crystals were doped with Cd and Mo. The results indicate that the doping level has a significant effect on the photoconductivity of the Bi₁₂TiO₂₀〈Zn〉, Bi₁₂TiO₂₀〈Cu〉, Bi₁₂SiO₂₀〈Cd〉, and Bi₁₂SiO₂₀〈Bi₂₄CdMoO₄₀〉 crystals, which may exceed that of undoped crystals at low doping levels and may be substantially lower than it, down to zero, at increased dopant concentrations. Niobium doping of bismuth titanate has no effect on its photosensitivity and electro-optic properties. Phosphorus and vanadium enhance the photosensitivity of bismuth titanate over the entire composition range studied but have little effect on its electro-optic coefficient r ₄₁. A slight increase in r ₄₁ was only observed at high vanadium concentrations. The axial impurity distribution in the crystals is shown to be nonuniform, which reflects in their photoresponse: the photoconductivity of the copper-doped crystals near the seed end is 3 times that near the tail end.     

退火温度对TiO2薄膜结构与光学性能的影响

研究退火温度对薄膜相结构、表面化学组成、形貌及光学性能的影响.采用射频磁控溅射法在单晶硅片和石英玻璃片上负载TiO2薄膜,通过X射线衍射(XRD)、原子力显微镜(AFM)、X光电子能谱(XPS)和紫外可见光谱(UV-vis)对其进行表征.结果表明,常温制备400℃以下退火的TiO2薄膜为无定形结构,400℃以上退火的TiO2薄膜出现锐钛矿相,600℃以上退火的TiO2薄膜开始出现金红石相,退火温度在1000℃以上时样品已经完全转变为金红石相;高温退火薄膜的组成为TiOx;随着退火温度的升高,薄膜透射率下降,折射率和消光系数有所增加.     

Structural,optical and magnetic properties of the Fe2TiO5 nanopowders

Iron titanate nanopowders with a particle size range of 48–70?nm could be obtained after calcinations of the dried gel at 900°C for 2?h. Fe₂TiO₅ indicates a ferrimagnetic–paramagnetic behaviour, as evidenced by using vibrating sample magnetometer at room temperature. In the temperature range of 25–300°C the empirical equation of the heat capacity C _p (J/mol?K)?=??692.328?+?1.39?T?+?3.757?×?10⁷/T ² for Fe₂TiO₅ was determined from differential scanning calorimetry. Direct optical band gap of Fe₂TiO₅ was calculated using the Tauc model by UV-Vis diffuse reflectance spectroscopy. Band gap energy of Fe₂TiO₅ was determined as 1.95?eV.     

Fe61Co10Zr5W4B20块体非晶合金的形成及其力学性能

采用铜模吸铸法获得直径为2 mm的Fe61Co10Zr5W4B20块体非晶合金.采用X射线衍射、扫描电镜、示差扫描量热仪、微显硬度及压缩实验等研究了非晶合金的结构、热稳定性、显微硬度与压缩性能.结果表明:Mo的引入不利于非晶合金的形成;Fe61Co10Zr5W4B20块体非晶合金表现为二级晶化,玻璃转变温度为561.1℃,晶化起始温度为619.0℃,第一晶化峰值温度为632.6℃,第二晶化峰值温度为747.0℃,过冷液相区为57.9℃;该非晶合金的显微硬度为1207HV0.2,抗压强度σbc为1707.6 MPa.     

TiO2载Cu2+、Zn2+无机抗菌剂的制备及性能研究

采用固相合成法制备以TiO2为载体,以Cu2 、Zn2 为主要抗菌成分的无机抗菌剂,研究了制备条件及Cu2 、Zn2 含量对抗菌性能的影响,结果表明:当热处理温度为450～600℃,保温时间为2h,Cu2 和Zn2 质量百分含量比为(0.66～1.18):(2～3)时,样品均具有较好的抗菌效果;具有最好抗菌效果的样品中,TiO2以锐钛矿相存在,同时羟基氧的生成及Cu2 和Cu 的共存,使得样品具有良好的抗菌效果.     

V~(5+)-Sr~(2+)共掺杂对TiO_2基压敏陶瓷性能的影响

研究了V~(5+)-Sr~(2+)共掺杂对TiO_2基压敏陶瓷电学性能的影响。采用固相烧结方法制备V~(5+)-Sr~(2+)共掺杂TiO_2样品。利用XRD衍射仪检测物相和SEM测定显微结构。用压敏电阻直流参数仪测定V~(5+)-Sr~(2+)共掺杂TiO_2样品在不同烧结温度和掺杂量下的电学性能。结果表明:掺杂0.35mol%的V_2O_5,XRD衍射仪没有检测到第二相的产生。随着SrCO_3掺杂量以及烧结温度的增加,样品压敏电压和非线性系数都有不同的变化趋势。当烧结温度为1 300℃、Sr~(2+)掺杂量为0.5mol%时,样品的各项电学性能最优:V~(5+)-Sr~(2+)共掺杂TiO_2样品压敏电压达到16.3V/mm,非线性系数α达到5.6。     

Influence of the geometry of a gammadion stereo-structure chiral metamaterial on optical properties

In this paper, a gammadion stereo-structure (GSS) chiral metamaterial (CMM) is described and numerically analysed at optical frequencies. The influence of the geometry of the proposed CMM on the optical properties was studied systematically. The numerical simulations exhibit that the giant circular dichroism (CD) effect, optical activity and negative refraction can be obtained by properly selecting the geometric parameters, respectively. Given the pronounced optical effects and the negative refraction property of stereo-structure CMM, many applications in ultra-compact polarization components, integrated photonics, plasmonic-enhanced sensing of biochemical substances and CD spectroscopic analysis can be envisioned easily.     

Effect of substrate temperature on the optical parameters of thermally evaporated Ge-Se-Te thin films

Thin films of Ge₁₀Se_90 − xTe_x (x = 0, 10, 20, 30, 40, 50) glassy alloys were deposited at three substrate temperatures (303 K, 363 K and 423 K) using conventional thermal evaporation technique at base pressure of ~ 10^− 4 Pa. X-ray diffraction results show that films deposited at 303 K are of amorphous nature while films deposited at 363 K and 423 K are of polycrystalline nature. The optical parameters, refractive index and optical gap have been derived from the transmission spectra (using UV-Vis-NIR spectrophotometer) of the thin films in the spectral region 400-1500 nm. This has been observed that refractive index values remain almost constant while the optical gap is found to decrease considerably with the increase of substrate temperature. The decrease in optical gap is explained on the basis of change in nature of films, from amorphous to polycrystalline state, with the increase of substrate temperature. The optical gap has also been observed to decrease with the increase of Te content.     

Substrate and annealing temperature effects on the crystallographic and optical properties of MoO3 thin films prepared by laser assisted evaporation

MoO₃ thin Films were prepared using the assisted laser evaporation technique. Samples were grown on glass and silicon substrates at different substrates temperatures. The effect on structural and optical properties of the substrate and on annealing temperatures was evaluated. A phase transition was found around 200 °C in all samples from the amorphous to the β phase with a small percentage of α phase, and another one was found around 500 °C from the α + β to the α phase. The percentage errors between the lattice parameter a₀ of the crystallographic index card for the MoO₃ alpha phase and the indexed lattice parameters were 1.4% and 0.3% for the samples deposited on glass and silicon respectively, indicating the crystalline structure of the silicon substrate favors the formation of the MoO₃ alpha orthorhombic phase. The spectral variation of the refractive index and the absorption coefficient were theoretically determined. The amorphous samples presented a constant gap of 3.2 eV while the optical properties critically depended on the substrate and annealing temperatures.