| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5398523 | Journal of Luminescence | 2016 | 8 Pages |
Abstract
The moisture sensitivity of LuI3:Ce,Hf and luminescent properties of undoped LuI3 and LuI3:M (M=Ce3+, Tb3+, Dy3+) powders were investigated. The possibility of improving the air and moisture stability of LuI3:Ce by Hf doping was tested. It was proven that the Hf contribution to the LuI3:Ce stability is very limited and is insignificant to render LuI3:Ce scintillator powders suitable for applications. Photoluminescence results of LuI3 without dopants added on purpose showed luminescence due to a plurality of rare-earth elements׳ impurities. Two types of self-trapped luminescence were found. Energy transfer between host lattice, self-trapped excitons and rare-earth ions was investigated.
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Authors
Aneta Wiatrowska, Wilco Keur, Cees Ronda,