Abstract
Nd concentration dependence on the scintillation properties of Nd x Ba 1− x F 2+ x ( x = 0.001–0.5) crystals were investigated. From X-ray induced emission spectra, the intensity from an intrinsic luminescence of BaF 2 including core-valence luminescence and self-trapped-exciton (STE) emission were decreased with an increase of Nd concentration. Decay times under 241Am α-ray excitation were evaluated by the Photomultiplier Tube (PMT) Hamamatsu R8778 that was sensitive across the vacuum ultra-violet (VUV) and visible wavelength range. The average decay times indicated that Nd doped BaF 2 with lower Nd concentration has obviously slower decay times than that of samples with higher Nd concentration because the decay time of STE emission was slower than that of the core–valence luminescence in BaF 2 and the emission of 5d–4f transition on Nd 3+. The light yield of fast Nd 3+ 5d–4f luminescence was quite lower than STE emission of BaF 2.
Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
