Abstract
Energy transfer from Ce3+ to Tm3+ is reported in borate and phosphate glasses. It was found that the 1D 2→3H4 blue emission of thulium could be increased manyfold when excited through 4f-5d absorption of Ce3+. It is suggested that the energy transfer process is of multipolar type.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 253-254 |
Number of pages | 2 |
Journal | Applied Physics Letters |
Volume | 26 |
Issue number | 5 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 1975 |