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In this work, we report the optical properties of Tm(3+) ions in tellurite glasses (TeO(2)-TiO(2)-Nb(2)O(5)) for different Tm(3+) concentrations ranging between 0.05 and 1 wt%. Judd-Ofelt intensity parameters have been determined to calculate the radiative transition probabilities and radiative lifetimes of excited states. The stimulated emission cross-sections of the infrared emissions at 1487 nm and 1800 nm have been determined from the line shape of the emission spectra and the lifetimes of levels (3)H(4) and (3)F(4) respectively. The emission spectra obtained under 793 nm excitation reveal the existence of energy transfer via cross-relaxation among Tm(3+) ions. As a result, the intensity of the infrared (3)H(4)?(3)F(4) emission at 1487 nm decreases in relation to the one at 1800 nm, as concentration increases. The non-exponential character of the decays from the (3)H(4) level with increasing concentration indicates the presence of a dipole-dipole quenching process assisted by energy migration. The self-quenching of the (3)F(4)?(3)H(6) emission at 1800 nm can be attributed to limited diffusion within the active centers.

Abstract:We report efficient random lasing in a ground powder of a novel solid-state material based on silica gel containing SiO 2 nanoparticles embedding rhodamine 6G (Rh6G) dye. Basic properties of random lasing such as emission kinetics, emission spectrum, and threshold of stimulated emission are investigated by using real-time spectroscopy. The laser-like emission dynamics can be accurately described by a light diffusive propagation model. The device behavior is close to a conventional ultrafast Q-switched laser, which is an interesting fact aimed to further applications.

Development of natural-based luminescent solar concentrators able to convert sunlight into specific wavelengths which are guided by total internal reflection to a PV device featuring reliable, sustainable and competitive energy systems.