Structure, spectroscopic properties and optical temperature-sensing behavior of glass-ceramics containing polymorphic CaTa<sub>2</sub>O<sub>6</sub>:Er<sup>3+</sup>/Yb<sup>3+</sup> nanocrystals
Tian Chen, Jian Ruan, Xiujian Zhao, Jianjun Han, Chao Liu
Abstract
We report a novel glass-ceramic containing polymorphic CaTa 2 O 6 :Er 3+ /Yb 3+ nanocrystals with enhanced upconversion emission for three-mode optical thermometry.
Topics & Concepts
Materials scienceNanocrystalPhoton upconversionCeramicGlass-ceramicOptoelectronicsAnalytical Chemistry (journal)NanotechnologyLuminescenceComposite materialChemistryChromatographyLuminescence Properties of Advanced MaterialsOptical properties and cooling technologies in crystalline materialsSolid State Laser Technologies