Luminescent optical fibers with silver molecular clusters and semiconductor quantum dots for detection of ultraviolet and visible radiation

Abstract

Luminescent optical fibers doped with silver molecular clusters or cadmium chalcogenide quantum dots were synthesized and investigated. The fibers have a wide spectral sensitivity range required for detection of UV and shortwave visible radiation and high efficiency of waveguide modes excitation. They also can be used as electric arc and spark detectors and for temperature measurement.