Abstract
Eu doped rare-earth orthovanadates are known to be good red phosphor materials. In particular, LaVO4:Eu is a promising candidate due to the low Eu-site point symmetry, and thus high dipole transition probability within Judd–Ofelt theory. However, the low solubility limit (<3 mol %) of Eu in LaVO4 prevents its efficient use as a phosphor. We present optical evidence of enhanced Eu solubility as high as 10 mol % in LaVO4:Eu thin films grown by pulsed laser deposition and postannealing. The photoluminescent intensity exceeded that of YVO4:Eu thin films when excited below the host bandgap, indicating stronger direct emission of Eu in LaVO4.
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