A route for determining absorption and emission cross-sections of rare-earth luminescence centers based on McCumber theory and Einstein coefficients

Xuezhu Sha, Xin Chen, Duan Gao, Li Wang, Yanqiu Zhang, Xizhen Zhang, Jinsu Zhang, Sai Xu, Yongze Cao, Yichao Wang, Xiangping Li, Hongquan Yu, Baojiu Chen*, Wei Chen*

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Abstract

McCumber theory describes the relationship between the absorption and emission cross-sections of ionic luminescence centers and is frequently used for determining absorption and emission cross-sections. However, the present application method of this theory seems complicated and exposes some faultiness. In this work, we proposed a simple and reliable procedure for determining the absorption and emission cross-sections based on McCumber theory with the assistance of Einstein's A/B coefficient relationship. The route we proposed was applied to confirm the absorption cross-sections of the transitions from 4I15/2 to 2H11/24S3/24F9/24I11/2, and 4I13/2 of Er3+ in the NaY(WO4)2 compound. The absorption cross-sections determined from our proposed route were compared with those derived from a traditional approach, and it was found that the results derived from our route are reliable. Moreover, the corresponding parameters in the McCumber theoretical expression are referenced for other Er3+-doped luminescent materials.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)15173-15179
Number of pages7
JournalJournal of Materials Chemistry C
Volume12
Issue number37
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2 Sept 2024

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