In this paper we present results on cooperative luminescence performed on Yb3+-doped
metaphosphate glasses under 980 nm excitation. We have measured emission
spectra and decay lifetimes in the visible and infrared regions as a
function of Yb concentration. It was observed that, up to 10% of Yb
concentration, cooperative emission increases while lifetime is observed to
decrease. Such behaviour is attributed to the Yb interaction with OH−
radicals and energy migration among Yb ions.
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