Structural and spectroscopic characterizations of new Cd1−3xNd2x□xMoO4scheelite-type molybdates with vacancies as potential optical materials

Abstract

Spectroscopic analysis of Nd³⁺in Cd_1−3xNd_2x□_xMoO₄points out two non-equivalent symmetry sites depending on the location of the □ vacancies. Both short lifetimes and high emission intensities suggest that the compounds could be especially promising for an ultra-short pulse laser generation.