High-quantum efficiency, long-lived luminescing refractory oxides

Patent · Sat Dec 31 23:00:00 EST 1983

OSTI ID:864849

Chen, Yok ^[1]; Gonzalez, Roberto ^[2]; Summers, Geoffrey P ^[3]

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1. Oak Ridge, TN
2. Knoxville, TN
3. Stillwater, OK

A crystal having a high-quantum efficiency and a long period of luminescence is formed of an oxide selected from the group consisting of magnesium oxide and calcium oxide and possessing a concentration ratio of H.sup.- ions to F centers in the range of about 0.05 to about 10.

• Research Organization: Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), Oak Ridge, TN
• DOE Contract Number: W-7405-ENG-26
• Assignee: United States of America as represented by United States (Washington, DC)
• Patent Number(s): US 4427570
• OSTI ID: 864849
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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