Concentration-dependent near-infrared quantum cutting in NaYF4: Pr3+, Yb3+phosphor

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Near-infrared quantum cutting phenomenon has been demonstrated in Pr 3+ - Yb3+ -codoped NaYF4 microcrystals synthesized by a facile hydrothermal route, which involves the emission of two near-infrared photons from an absorbed blue photon via a cooperative downconversion process. The Pr3+ - Yb33+ energy transfer mechanisms have been identified by the dependence of Yb33+ doping concentration on the visible and infrared emissions, decay lifetime, and quantum efficiency. Upon excitation of Pr3+ ions with a blue photon at 443 nm, Yb3+ ions emit two near-infrared photons at 977 nm with an optimal quantum efficiency of 133.6%. The excellent luminescence properties of NaYF4: Pr3+, Yb3+ microcrystal demonstrate its potentiality to become identified as a better candidate for application as downconversion layer on the top of crystalline silicon solar cell panels in order to reduce thermalization loss. © 2009 American Institute of Physics.

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Chen, X. P., Huang, X. Y., & Zhang, Q. Y. (2009). Concentration-dependent near-infrared quantum cutting in NaYF4: Pr3+, Yb3+phosphor. Journal of Applied Physics, 106(6). https://doi.org/10.1063/1.3224906

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