Affiliation:
1. N.N. Semenov Institute of Chemical Physics Russian Academy of Sciences Moscow Russia
2. Emanuel Institute of Biochemical Physics Russian Academy of Sciences Moscow Russia
Abstract
AbstractCopper‐doped corundum (α‐Al2O3) possesses an intense broadband photoluminescence in the near infrared. This photoluminescence is originated from Cu2+ ions, which substitute for Al3+ ions in corundum lattice. Co‐doping with Ge is necessary to obtain the luminescent material. It seems, that simultaneous introduction of Ge is needed to provide the charge compensation for heterovalent Cu2+ → Al3+ substitution, in such a way that the whole process (Cu2+, Ge4+) → 2Al3+ is charge‐balanced. The broad photoluminescence spectrum matches well with transparency window of silica optical fibers and the quantum yield seems to be satisfactory, so copper‐doped corundum can become demanded as a new active media for solid state lasers and amplifiers. This is the first example of photoluminescence from octahedrally coordinated Cu2+ ion in oxide materials.
Funder
Russian Science Foundation
Subject
Materials Chemistry,Ceramics and Composites