Mid-infrared luminescence and energy transfer of Dy3+/Tm3+ doped fluorophosphate glass

This work reports the observation of emissions at 2.9 μm, 1.8 μm and 1.47 μm from Dy3+/Tm3+ codoped fluorophosphate glass upon excitation of a conventional 800 nm laser diode. Judd–Ofelt intensity parameters and radiative properties of Dy3+ ions in present glasses were calculated using the Judd–Ofelt theory. The mechanism and microparameters of energy transfer processes were investigated based on photoluminescence performance and lifetime measurements. The Dy3+/Tm3+ codoped fluorophosphate glass possessing advantageous spectroscopic characteristics as well as excellent thermal stability is a promising candidate for an efficient 2.9 μm laser.