Unveiling the impact of Dy3+ ions incorporated bismuth modified boro-tellurite glasses designed for optical applications
摘要
The present investigation focuses on the effects arising from the concentration of the bismuth oxide in the Dy3+ doped boro-tellurite glass with the composition (59−x)B2O3 + 20TeO2 + 10ZnF + 10BaO + xBi2O3 + 1Dy2O3 (where x = 0, 5, 10, 15, 20 in wt%). These samples were fabricated, adopting the conventional melt-quench technique and several characterization techniques were carried out. XRD confirmed the amorphous nature of the prepared sample. The absorption spectra were employed to scrutinize the Judd-Ofelt intensity parameters (Ω2, Ω4, Ω6), nephelauxetic ratios (β); and the bonding parameters (δ). The bonding parameter reveals the covalent nature of Dy-O bonds. The JO intensity parameter obeys the following trend Ω2 > Ω4 > Ω6, the higher value of Ω2 further confirms the covalent nature. Photoluminescence studies were used to evaluate the radiative parameters and CIE analysis. The glass zero bismuth (BTBaZfDy: Bi0) exhibited the highest stimulated emission cross section, branching ratio (βexp), and transition possibility (A) about the 4F9/2 →6H13/2 transition, which specifies its aptness for lasing applications. The decay lifetime of the 4F9/2 excited state exhibits a non-exponential behavior. The quantum efficiency was evaluated from the calculated and experimental lifetime, and the BTBaZfDy: Bi0 possess the highest quantum efficiency of about 65.6%. The color chromaticity coordinates (x, y) have been evaluated from the PL spectra, and all the glasses secure the yellowish-orange region. The color purity of BTBaZfDy: Bi0 and BTBaZfDy: Bi20 are found to be 0.487. Overall, the study identifies optimal compositions for w-LEDs.