A survey of phosphors novel for thermography

With regard to phosphor thermometry, seven luminescent ceramic materials were synthesised and characterised, namely CaMoO4:Eu3+, CaTiO3:Pr3+, LaPO4:Eu3+, LaVO4:Eu3+, LiAl5O8:Fe3+, TiMg2O4:Mn4+ and ZnGa2O4:Mn2+. In this context, emission spectra and temperature lifetime characteristics are presented. Thus, a survey of phosphors novel for thermography is given in order to encourage further studies and more detailed characterisations of the respective materials.