We report the synthesis of tetragonal-phase LiYF4 nanoparticles doped with upconverting
lanthanide ions. The nanoparticles have been characterized by XRD, TEM, and …

We review the physical properties of crystalline LiRF4 (R= Y, Gd–Lu) hosts and analyze
progress in the application of rare-earth-activated LiRF4 crystals in quantum electronics …

Ultraviolet and visible upconversion properties of Er3+ in YAlO3 were investigated following
652.2 nm excitation of the multiples 4F9/2. The luminescence and excitation spectra were …

In the 30 years since tunable ultraviolet (UV) lasers based on 5d/spl rarr/4f transition of
trivalent lanthanides doped into solid-state hosts were first demonstrated, tremendous …

The interest in lanthanide (Ln3+)-doped luminescent nanoparticles has experienced a surge
within the scientific community due to their potential integration into a myriad of applications …

The visible-to-ultraviolet upconversion in Pr3+: Y2SiO5 crystals have been investigated at
room temperature for three different Pr3+ ion concentrations. The upconverted …

The morphology and size of LiYF 4: Yb, Er nanoparticles were controlled using an automatic
nanomaterial synthesizer by changing the reaction time at high temperature. It was found …

A white-emitting phosphor Sr2SiO4: Pr3+ was synthesized through a solid-state reaction,
and characterized by XRD, scanning electron microscopy (SEM), fluorescence …

The absorption spectra of Pr3+/Yb3+-codoped NaY (WO4) 2 crystal has been measured at
room temperature. Based on the Judd–Ofelt theory, the intensity parameters Ωt (t= 2, 4, 6) …

The quantum-cutting process is observed in nanocrystalline fluoride (NaYF4) doped with
Pr3+. The thermal decomposition synthesis method was used to synthesize the NaYF4 …