Fluorescent lifetime of Er<sup>3+</sup> <sup>3</sup>I<sub>13/2</sub> level in BK-7 borosilicate glass

It is established that the B<sup>3+</sup> ions exist only in the form of [BO4] units in BK-7 borosilicate glass. This limits the maximum vibrational energy at peak to 1200 /cm rather than 1400 /cm, as is found in borate glasses, and explains the long lifetime of the Er<sup>3+</s...

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Main Authors: Wang, J. (Author), Mwarania, E.K (Author), Lincoln, J.R (Author), Feuchter, T. (Author), Brocklesby, W.S (Author), Croudace, I.W (Author), Payne, D.N (Author), Wilkinson, J.S (Author)
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Language:English
Published: 1992.
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