Ho³⁺/Yb³⁺ codoped silicate glasses for 2 μm emission performances.

Abstract

This paper discuss a series of Ho³⁺/Yb³⁺ codoped silicate glasses prepared by the melting method. 2 μm emissions of the samples are observed under the pump of 980 nm LD. The Judd-Ofelt parameters (Ω(λ)) and radiative properties are calculated and analyzed; the spontaneous transition probability can reach 78.71 s⁻¹. From the fluorescence spectra, the peak absorption and emission cross section of Ho³⁺ are 2.36×10⁻²¹ and 5.05×10⁻²¹ cm², respectively. In addition, we analyze the energy transfer process of Yb³⁺: ²F(5/2) level to Ho³⁺: ⁵I₆ level. Considering the luminance properties and good thermal property, we indicate that Ho³⁺/Yb³⁺ codoped silicate glass is a potential laser glass for the efficient 2 μm laser.