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Frequency upconversion properties of Ag: TeO2–ZnO nanocomposites codoped with Yb3+ and Tm3+ ions

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Yb3+–Tm3+ codoped tellurite glasses containing silver nanoparticles (NPs) were synthesized and characterized using transmission electron microscopy and optical techniques. The samples’ composition and the nucleation of NPs were investigated using electron diffraction and energy dispersive spectroscopy. For the optical experiments, the samples were excited using a diode laser operating at 980 nm, in resonance with the Yb3+ transition 2F7/2→2F5/2. Photoluminescence (PL) bands corresponding to Tm3+ transitions were observed at 480, 650, and 800 nm due to the Yb3+→ Tm3+ energy transfer. PL enhancement was achieved by heat-treatment of the samples at 325°C during different time intervals. The growth of the PL bands correlates with the increase of the silver NPs concentration. The relevant mechanisms contributing for the PL characteristics are discussed.

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  1. Laboratório de Vidros e Datação, Faculdade de Tecnologia de São Paulo (FATEC-SP), 01124-060, São Paulo, SP, Brazil

    L. R. P. Kassab & L. F. Freitas

  2. Departamento de Engenharia de Sistemas Eletrônicos, Escola Politécnica da USP, 05508-900, São Paulo, SP, Brazil

    T. A. A. Assumpção & D. M. da Silva

  3. Departamento de Física, Universidade Federal de Pernambuco, 50670-901, Recife, PE, Brazil

    C. B. de Araújo

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Kassab, L.R.P., Freitas, L.F., Assumpção, T.A.A. et al. Frequency upconversion properties of Ag: TeO2–ZnO nanocomposites codoped with Yb3+ and Tm3+ ions. Appl. Phys. B 104, 1029–1034 (2011). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00340-011-4451-1

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