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Title: Quantum-splitting oxide-based phosphors, method of producing, and rules for designing the same

Patent ·
OSTI ID:1174493

Strontium and strontium calcium aluminates and lanthanum and lanthanum magnesium borates activated with Pr.sup.3+ and Mn.sup.2+ exhibit characteristics of quantum-splitting phosphors. Improved quantum efficiency may be obtained by further doping with Gd.sup.3+. Refined rules for designing quantum-splitting phosphors include the requirement of incorporation of Gd.sup.3+ and Mn.sup.2+ in the host lattice for facilitation of energy migration.

Research Organization:
GE Global Research, Niskayuna, New York (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
DOE Contract Number:
FC26-99FT40632
Assignee:
General Electric Company (Niskayuna, NY)
Patent Number(s):
6,621,208
Application Number:
09/681,666
OSTI ID:
1174493
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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Two photon luminescence with ultraviolet excitation of trivalent praseodymium journal February 1974
Cascade fluorescent decay in Pr3+-doped fluorides: Achievement of a quantum yield greater than unity for emission of visible light journal February 1974