Luminescent Properties of Ensemble and Individual Erbium-Doped Yttrium Oxide Nanotubes

Authors

Yuanbing Mao, The University of Texas Rio Grande ValleyFollow
Xia Guo
Thai Tran
Kang L. Wang
C. Ken Shih
Jane P. Chang

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

5-14-2009

Abstract

The luminescent properties, including cathodoluminescence and photoluminescence, of the erbium-doped yttrium oxide (Er3+: Y2 O3) nanotubes (NTs) have been systematically studied. These NTs were synthesized by a hydrothermal treatment followed by a dehydration process. Cathodoluminescent measurements show that every Er3+: Y2 O3 NT is luminescent under electron excitation. In the near-infrared region, sharp, well-resolved, pump-power-dependent, and thermally stable photoluminescence was observed from ensemble NTs. Individual NTs also present characteristic luminescent emissions in the same spectral region. These properties make these NTs promising for applications in display, bioanalysis, and telecommunication.

Comments

© 2009 the authors. Original published version available at http://doi.org/10.1063/1.3117520

Recommended Citation

Mao, Y., Guo, X., Tran, T., Wang, K. L., Shih, C. K., & Chang, J. P. (2009). Luminescent properties of ensemble and individual erbium-doped yttrium oxide nanotubes. Journal of Applied Physics, 105(9), 094329. https://doi.org/10.1063/1.3117520

Publication Title

Journal of Applied Physics

DOI

10.1063/1.3117520