Electroinduced structural change- and random walks-based impact on the light emission in Er3+/Yb3+ doped (Pb,La)(Zr,Ti)O3 ceramics

Abstract

Remarkable enhancement/reduction of light emission and competition among different wavebands with rare earth doped lanthanum lead zirconate titanate ceramics were observed in a corona atmosphere caused by an externally applied electric field. Quantum-mechanical analyses, based on variation of structural symmetry of the unit cell and hence the crystal field due to electrostriction, were given to elucidate the effect. Apart from the symmetry of crystal field, the obvious contribution from the optoenergy storage and weak localization of light involved were discussed. These results are promising in designing and implementation of lasers and sensors.