Oscillator strengths of Nd3+in NdxLa1-xP5O14and concentration quenching in stoichiometric rare-earth laser materials
Author :
Auzel, F.
Author_Institution :
CNET, Baneux, France
Volume :
12
Issue :
4
fYear :
1976
fDate :
4/1/1976 12:00:00 AM
Firstpage :
258
Lastpage :
259
Abstract :
Oscillator strengths of Nd3+in NdxLa1-xP5O14for are shown to be constant. Consequently, through the whole concentration range Nd3+behaves essentially as one center with respect to transition probabilities. This situation is discussed in relation to concentration quenching.