Optical Parameters of Nd3+ Ion in Sr3Gd2(BO3)4 Crystal

doi:10.3724/SP.J.1077.2010.10188

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Abstract: Spectral properties of Nd³⁺ ion in Sr₃Gd₂(BO₃)₄crystal were investigated, where the crystal was grown successfully by the Czochralski method. The absorption spectrum in the range of 200-1000 nm was measured. The fluorescence spectrum and lifetime were determined excited with 808nm wavelength, and the emission cross-section was calculated. Based on the Judd-Ofelt theory the spectral parameters were obtained, which were compared with others Nd-doped crystals.

Key words: Nd³⁺：Sr₃Gd₂(BO₃)₄crystal, optical properties, Judd-Ofelt theory

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O734

ZHANG Yan, WANG Guo-Fu, LIN Zhou-Bin, HU Zu-Shu. Optical Parameters of Nd³⁺ Ion in Sr₃Gd₂(BO₃)₄ Crystal[J]. Journal of Inorganic Materials, 2010, 25(10): 1110-1114.

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