Enhanced red phosphorescence in MgGeO3: Mn2+ by addition of Yb3+ ions

Yan Cong, Bin Li, Shumei Yue, Liming Zhang, Wenlian Li, Xiao Jun Wang

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Abstract

Enhancement of the T 1g 4 (G4) → A 1g 6 (S6) red emission of MgGe O3:1% Mn2+ with addition of Yb2O3is reported. The initial phosphorescence in the Yb2O3codoped sample is an order of magnitude stronger than that of the Yb2O3-free sample. Thermoluminescence spectra indicate that the introduction of Yb3+ into the host produces traps with a suitable depth, resulting in the enhanced red phosphorescence of Mn2+. The possible mechanism for this phenomenon is explained by a competitive trapping model.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)H272-H275
JournalJournal of the Electrochemical Society
Volume156
Issue number4
DOIs
StatePublished - 2009

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