Optical temperature sensing based on the fluorescence intensity ratio(FIR)of red emission for lanthanide ions holds significant relevance in non-contact temperature measurement for biological application.In this study...Optical temperature sensing based on the fluorescence intensity ratio(FIR)of red emission for lanthanide ions holds significant relevance in non-contact temperature measurement for biological application.In this study,the perovskite-structured KZnF_(3)is utilized as a host material for Er^(3+)to achieve a high-purity upconversion(UC)red emission.The observed Stark splitting of the red emission peak provides evidence of the energy level splitting of Er^(3+).Group theory is employed to decompose the spectral branching of Er^(3+)under the point group symmetry of KZnF_(3),allowing for the derivation of Stark splitting energy levels induced by the crystal field effect.The optical temperature-sensing behavior of the red UC luminescence was investigated,specifically examining the FIR of the splitting sub-peaks,which exhibited an exponential relationship with temperature.The KZnF_(3):Yb^(3+),Er^(3+)demonstrated a relative sensitivity(S_(r))of 0.00182%·K^(-1)at 298 K,highlighting its excellent response to temperature.Ex vivo bio-thermometry experiments conducted on chicken breast validated the material's ability to penetrate biological tissues and showed its significant sensitivity of the FIR to temperature.These results establish KZnF_(3):Yb^(3+),Er^(3+)as a promising material for optical thermometry in various biological applications.展开更多
We established the passive-visible spectroscopy diagnostics(P-VSD)and active-VSD(A-VSD)spectral splitting models for the HL-2A tokamak.Spectral splitting due to the influence of electromagnetic fields on the spectra i...We established the passive-visible spectroscopy diagnostics(P-VSD)and active-VSD(A-VSD)spectral splitting models for the HL-2A tokamak.Spectral splitting due to the influence of electromagnetic fields on the spectra in VSD is studied.Zeeman splitting induced by the magnetic field(B)is used to distinguish reflected light overlap in the divertor for P-VSD.Stark splitting caused by the Lorentz electric field(E_(Lorentz))from the neutral beam injection particle’s interaction with the magnetic field(V_(beam)×B)is used to measure the safety factor q profile for A-VSD.We give a comparison and error analysis by fitting the experimental spectra with the simulation results.The distinguishing of edge(scrape-off layer and divertor)hydrogen/deuterium spectral lines and the q profile derived from the spectra provides a reference for HL-2M VSD.展开更多
Highly pure red phosphors LiM(PO_(3))_(3):Eu^(3+)(M=Sr,Ca) doped with Eu^(3+)(1 mol%) were synthesized via solution combustion method and their crystal structure and luminescence dynamics were studied to explore its s...Highly pure red phosphors LiM(PO_(3))_(3):Eu^(3+)(M=Sr,Ca) doped with Eu^(3+)(1 mol%) were synthesized via solution combustion method and their crystal structure and luminescence dynamics were studied to explore its suitability in white light emitting diodes.The Rietveld refinement analysis of the powder Xray diffraction patterns reveals that the phosphors belong to the pure triclinic phase of LiSr(PO_(3))_(3) and LiCa(PO_(3)) with space group P-1(2).The scanning electron microscopy images showed the agglomerated morphology.The photoluminescence emission spectra under 393 nm show an orange band at 594 nm and a red band at 613 nm ascribed to ^(5)D_(0)→^(7)F_(1).^(5)D_(0)→^(7)F_(2) transitions of Eu^(3+)ion in both the phosphors.Moreover,the spectroscopic properties such as luminescence behaviour,and Stark splitting were used to examine the symmetry of Eu^(3+)ions in LiM(PO_(3))_(3):Es^(3+)(M=Sr,Ca) phosphors in terms of distortion induced upon doping.The Stark splitting shows that the actual site symmetry for Eu^(3+)ion was estimated to be D_(2) type for both phosphors.The photometric properties of LiCa(PO_(3))_(3):Eu^(3+)such as Commission International de l'Eclairage coordinates(x=0.64,y=0.36) near to the standard one(red),high color purity(95%) and higher brightness reveal that the phosphor has the capability of acting as a red component in n-UV white light emitting diodes.展开更多
The above-threshold ionization of argon in an intense 70-fs,400-nm linearly polarized laser pulse has been investigated by the velocity map imaging techniques,combined with an attosecond-resolution quantum wave packet...The above-threshold ionization of argon in an intense 70-fs,400-nm linearly polarized laser pulse has been investigated by the velocity map imaging techniques,combined with an attosecond-resolution quantum wave packet dynamics method.There is a quantitative agreement in all dominant features between the experiment and the theory.Moreover,a peak-splitting phenomenon in the first energy peak has been observed at high pulse intensity.Further,through the theoretical analysis,an ac Stark splitting with evident resonant and nonresonant ionization pathways has been found to be the physical reason for the experimental observations.展开更多
The luminescence in the second near-infrared(NIR-II)spectral region(1,000–1,700 nm)has recently attracted great attention for emerging biological applications owing to its merit of deep tissue bioimaging and high spa...The luminescence in the second near-infrared(NIR-II)spectral region(1,000–1,700 nm)has recently attracted great attention for emerging biological applications owing to its merit of deep tissue bioimaging and high spatiotemporal resolution.However,it still remains a challenge to achieve the highly efficient NIR-II emissions of lanthanides in nanomaterials.Herein,we report an ideal design of sensitizing lithium sublattice core–shell nanocrystals for efficient NIR-II emission properties from a set of lanthanide emitters including Er3+,Tm3+,Ho3+,Pr3+,and Nd3+.In particular,the typical NIR-II emission of Er3+at 1.5μm was greatly enhanced by further manipulating the energy transfer via Er3+–Ce3+cross-relaxation,and the quantum yield can reach up to 35.74%under 980 nm excitation(12.5 W·cm−2),which is the highest value to the best of our knowledge.The 808 nm responsive efficient NIR-II emission was also enabled at the single-particle level through rational core–shell–shell structure design.Moreover,the lithium-sublattice provides an obvious spectral Stark-splitting feature,which can be used in the ultrasensitive NIR-II nanothermometer with relative sensitivity of 0.248%K−1 and excellent thermal cycling stability.These results open a door to the research of new kinds of efficient NIR-II luminescent materials,showing great promise in various frontier fields such as deep tissue nanothermometry and in vivo bioimaging.展开更多
基金financially supported by Priority Academic Program Development of Jiangsu Higher Education Institutions(PAPD)"Qinglan Project"Young and Middle-aged Academic Leaders Program of Jiangsu Province。
文摘Optical temperature sensing based on the fluorescence intensity ratio(FIR)of red emission for lanthanide ions holds significant relevance in non-contact temperature measurement for biological application.In this study,the perovskite-structured KZnF_(3)is utilized as a host material for Er^(3+)to achieve a high-purity upconversion(UC)red emission.The observed Stark splitting of the red emission peak provides evidence of the energy level splitting of Er^(3+).Group theory is employed to decompose the spectral branching of Er^(3+)under the point group symmetry of KZnF_(3),allowing for the derivation of Stark splitting energy levels induced by the crystal field effect.The optical temperature-sensing behavior of the red UC luminescence was investigated,specifically examining the FIR of the splitting sub-peaks,which exhibited an exponential relationship with temperature.The KZnF_(3):Yb^(3+),Er^(3+)demonstrated a relative sensitivity(S_(r))of 0.00182%·K^(-1)at 298 K,highlighting its excellent response to temperature.Ex vivo bio-thermometry experiments conducted on chicken breast validated the material's ability to penetrate biological tissues and showed its significant sensitivity of the FIR to temperature.These results establish KZnF_(3):Yb^(3+),Er^(3+)as a promising material for optical thermometry in various biological applications.
基金the National Key Research and Development Program of China(No.2019YFE03020004)National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.12175228).
文摘We established the passive-visible spectroscopy diagnostics(P-VSD)and active-VSD(A-VSD)spectral splitting models for the HL-2A tokamak.Spectral splitting due to the influence of electromagnetic fields on the spectra in VSD is studied.Zeeman splitting induced by the magnetic field(B)is used to distinguish reflected light overlap in the divertor for P-VSD.Stark splitting caused by the Lorentz electric field(E_(Lorentz))from the neutral beam injection particle’s interaction with the magnetic field(V_(beam)×B)is used to measure the safety factor q profile for A-VSD.We give a comparison and error analysis by fitting the experimental spectra with the simulation results.The distinguishing of edge(scrape-off layer and divertor)hydrogen/deuterium spectral lines and the q profile derived from the spectra provides a reference for HL-2M VSD.
基金Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO),Govt.of India for financial support under DIA -KCOE (Kalam Centre of Excellence) reference no.KCST-SS02/2020。
文摘Highly pure red phosphors LiM(PO_(3))_(3):Eu^(3+)(M=Sr,Ca) doped with Eu^(3+)(1 mol%) were synthesized via solution combustion method and their crystal structure and luminescence dynamics were studied to explore its suitability in white light emitting diodes.The Rietveld refinement analysis of the powder Xray diffraction patterns reveals that the phosphors belong to the pure triclinic phase of LiSr(PO_(3))_(3) and LiCa(PO_(3)) with space group P-1(2).The scanning electron microscopy images showed the agglomerated morphology.The photoluminescence emission spectra under 393 nm show an orange band at 594 nm and a red band at 613 nm ascribed to ^(5)D_(0)→^(7)F_(1).^(5)D_(0)→^(7)F_(2) transitions of Eu^(3+)ion in both the phosphors.Moreover,the spectroscopic properties such as luminescence behaviour,and Stark splitting were used to examine the symmetry of Eu^(3+)ions in LiM(PO_(3))_(3):Es^(3+)(M=Sr,Ca) phosphors in terms of distortion induced upon doping.The Stark splitting shows that the actual site symmetry for Eu^(3+)ion was estimated to be D_(2) type for both phosphors.The photometric properties of LiCa(PO_(3))_(3):Eu^(3+)such as Commission International de l'Eclairage coordinates(x=0.64,y=0.36) near to the standard one(red),high color purity(95%) and higher brightness reveal that the phosphor has the capability of acting as a red component in n-UV white light emitting diodes.
基金Project supported by the National Natural Science Foundations of China (Grant Nos. 10874096 and 20633070)
文摘The above-threshold ionization of argon in an intense 70-fs,400-nm linearly polarized laser pulse has been investigated by the velocity map imaging techniques,combined with an attosecond-resolution quantum wave packet dynamics method.There is a quantitative agreement in all dominant features between the experiment and the theory.Moreover,a peak-splitting phenomenon in the first energy peak has been observed at high pulse intensity.Further,through the theoretical analysis,an ac Stark splitting with evident resonant and nonresonant ionization pathways has been found to be the physical reason for the experimental observations.
基金This work is supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.51972119 and 52272151)the Research Project of Education Department of Jiangxi Province(No.GJJ210846)the Doctoral Scientific Research Foundation of Jiangxi University of Science and Technology(No.205200100554).
文摘The luminescence in the second near-infrared(NIR-II)spectral region(1,000–1,700 nm)has recently attracted great attention for emerging biological applications owing to its merit of deep tissue bioimaging and high spatiotemporal resolution.However,it still remains a challenge to achieve the highly efficient NIR-II emissions of lanthanides in nanomaterials.Herein,we report an ideal design of sensitizing lithium sublattice core–shell nanocrystals for efficient NIR-II emission properties from a set of lanthanide emitters including Er3+,Tm3+,Ho3+,Pr3+,and Nd3+.In particular,the typical NIR-II emission of Er3+at 1.5μm was greatly enhanced by further manipulating the energy transfer via Er3+–Ce3+cross-relaxation,and the quantum yield can reach up to 35.74%under 980 nm excitation(12.5 W·cm−2),which is the highest value to the best of our knowledge.The 808 nm responsive efficient NIR-II emission was also enabled at the single-particle level through rational core–shell–shell structure design.Moreover,the lithium-sublattice provides an obvious spectral Stark-splitting feature,which can be used in the ultrasensitive NIR-II nanothermometer with relative sensitivity of 0.248%K−1 and excellent thermal cycling stability.These results open a door to the research of new kinds of efficient NIR-II luminescent materials,showing great promise in various frontier fields such as deep tissue nanothermometry and in vivo bioimaging.
