{"title":"Luminescence of copper-doped α-quartz crystal after oxygen treatment","authors":"A. Trukhin","doi":"10.1016/j.omx.2024.100381","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.omx.2024.100381","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Treatment of copper-doped natural α-quartz in oxygen atmosphere at 1200 °C leads to changes in luminescence properties. The luminescence center of AlO<sub>4</sub><sup>−</sup>-Cu<sup>+</sup> is modified. The intensity is low in the annealed sample and increases after X-ray irradiation at 293 K. Annealing of the irradiated sample leads to a strong peak of thermally stimulated luminescence (TSL) at ∼500 K. Its spectral composition is mainly due to the AlO<sub>4</sub><sup>−</sup>-Cu<sup>+</sup> center. Irradiation of the sample treated with oxygen at 77 K gives a new TSL peak at ∼180 K and a peak at 244 K existing in the untreated sample. Both peaks were attributed to Cu<sup>o</sup> centers released from different sites and recombined with a hole in AlO<sub>4</sub> having additional oxygen. The introduction of copper ions into quartz removes alkali metal ions and eliminates the corresponding luminescence, but after treatment in oxygen, luminescence with similar parameters is restored at low temperatures. In this case, only the glow of the AlO<sub>4</sub><sup>−</sup>-Cu<sup>+</sup> center is observed in the recombination luminescence (TSL and afterglow). Therefore, modification of the AlO<sub>4</sub><sup>−</sup>-Cu <sup>+</sup> center with oxygen imparts to this center properties similar to the complex center AlO<sub>4</sub><sup>−</sup> (K, Na or Li ion) with monovalent aluminum ions, although the alkali ions are replaced by copper ions. The oxygen-treated sample exhibits an increased efficiency of energy transfer by excitons to the luminescence center, measured as excitation spectra in the region of fundamental absorption of silicon dioxide. The X-ray excitation of the self-trapped exciton luminescence does not depend on oxygen treatment. Also, the spectra of intrinsic optical reflection and Raman scattering do not change compared to the untreated sample. The obtained result is interpreted as a modification of the defect by high-temperature treatment in oxygen.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":52192,"journal":{"name":"Optical Materials: X","volume":"25 ","pages":"Article 100381"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-11-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142720223","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"The effect of temperature factor during heavy ion irradiation on structural disordering of SiC ceramics","authors":"Kymbat M. Tynyshbayeva , Artem L. Kozlovskiy","doi":"10.1016/j.omx.2024.100383","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.omx.2024.100383","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The paper presents the results of the influence of heavy ion irradiation on the formation of anisotropic distortions of the crystal structure and electron density distribution in SiC ceramics. The assessment of the change in the properties of the damaged layer was carried out using Raman spectroscopy methods, and using data on structural changes obtained using the X-ray diffraction method. The observed alterations in the spectral modes E<sub>1</sub>(TO), E<sub>2</sub>(TO) and A<sub>1</sub>(LO) depending on the irradiation temperature indicate an anisotropic distortion of the structure, which has a clearly expressed dependence on the irradiation temperature, as well as the type of ions used for irradiation. The assessment results of changes in the electron density distribution contingent upon the irradiation temperature for both types of ion irradiation showed a direct correlation between the irradiation temperature growth and the electron density anisotropic distortion caused by the deformation of chemical bonds. In turn, the combination of the effects of thermal heating and ionization processes causes deformation distortion of chemical bonds, which is most pronounced at high irradiation temperatures, for which thermal expansion of the crystal lattice and accelerated diffusion of vacancy defects play a key role in disordering.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":52192,"journal":{"name":"Optical Materials: X","volume":"25 ","pages":"Article 100383"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-11-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142720222","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Hasan Yilmaz , Masahiko Isobe , Oliver Clemens , Markus Suta , Pascal Puphal
{"title":"Synthesis and optical properties of LaSrGaO4:RE3+ (RE = Sm, Eu, Ho) single crystals via optical float zone method","authors":"Hasan Yilmaz , Masahiko Isobe , Oliver Clemens , Markus Suta , Pascal Puphal","doi":"10.1016/j.omx.2024.100380","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.omx.2024.100380","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The advancement of synthesis of materials with luminescence properties of lanthanoid ions in various single crystalline host compounds with low phonon energies has facilitated the optimization of numerous materials to meet the specific optical properties required for diverse applications such as new energy resource exploration, light-emitting diodes (LEDs), quantum dot displays, laser technology, sensors, telecommunications, medical diagnostics and more. Enhanced analyses of the luminescence mechanism of lanthanoid ions in various host compounds, which have captivated researchers for many years and culminated in the development of innovative materials for optical applications. To obtain a deeper understanding of the luminescence mechanism of Sm<sup>3+</sup>, Eu<sup>3+</sup>, and Ho<sup>3+</sup> ions incorporated into the Ruddlesden-Popper-type host compounds (La<sub>1-<em>x</em></sub><em>RE</em><sub><em>x</em></sub>)SrGaO<sub>4</sub> (<em>RE</em> = Sm, Eu, Ho and <em>x</em> = 0; 0.05; 0.10) high quality single crystals with homogenous activator distribution grown by the optical floating zone (OFZ) method were examined systematically. X-ray diffraction (XRD) characterization shows that the compound crystallizes in a tetragonal crystal system with the space group <em>I</em>4/<em>mmm</em> (no. 139) with homogenous distribution of the dopants shown via backscattered electron (BSE) imaging. Photoluminescence studies at both 77 K and 298 K reveal that the incorporated lanthanoid ions brightly emit and even show unusual transitions due to the low cutoff phonon energy of the host compound that limits non-radiative loss pathways. Together with a high physical density of ∼6.4 g/cm<sup>3</sup>, these phosphors could be conceptualized as interesting candidates for X-ray imaging phosphors aiming at high light yields.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":52192,"journal":{"name":"Optical Materials: X","volume":"25 ","pages":"Article 100380"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-11-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142720221","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
L. Borkovska , K. Kozoriz , I. Vorona , O. Gudymenko , S. Ponomaryov , O. Melnichuk , V. Trachevskii , O. Chukova , L. Khomenkova
{"title":"Optical and EPR study of Mn4+ ions in different crystal environments in Mn, Li co-doped MgO","authors":"L. Borkovska , K. Kozoriz , I. Vorona , O. Gudymenko , S. Ponomaryov , O. Melnichuk , V. Trachevskii , O. Chukova , L. Khomenkova","doi":"10.1016/j.omx.2024.100378","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.omx.2024.100378","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The influence of Li ion on the symmetry of Mn<sup>4+</sup> center and its photoluminescence (PL) in MgO:0,01%Mn, 3 % Li ceramics is studied by the X-ray diffraction, electron paramagnetic resonance (EPR), PL and optical absorption methods. It is shown that Li co-doping stimulates conversion of Mn<sup>2+</sup> on Mg site into Mn<sup>4+</sup> and can decrease symmetry of Mn<sup>4+</sup> in a case of their specific close arrangement in the crystal lattice. Two kinds of Mn<sup>4+</sup> centers are identified in the EPR and PL spectra: cubic Mn<sup>4+</sup> and tetragonal complex Mn<sup>4+</sup>-Li<sup>+</sup>. The parameters of corresponding EPR centers are estimated from the experimental spectra (g<sub>cub</sub> = 1.994, |A|<sub>cub</sub> = 70.9 × 10<sup>4</sup> cm<sup>−1</sup>; g<sub>1tetr</sub> = g<sub>2tetr</sub> = 1.994, g<sub>3tetr</sub> = 1.993, |A|<sub>tetr</sub> = 71 × 10<sup>4</sup> cm<sup>−1</sup>, |D|<sub>tetr</sub> = 220 × 10<sup>4</sup> cm<sup>−1</sup>). The PL lines observed in the low temperature PL spectra are assigned to the specific Mn<sup>4+</sup> related centers using a complementary study of PL excitation spectra and temperature dependent PL spectra. The lines at 654 nm and 671 nm are ascribed to R-line of Mn<sup>4+</sup> in a site of cubic symmetry and its phonon overtone, correspondingly, as well as the lines at 666 nm and 681 nm are attributed to R2 line of Mn<sup>4+</sup> in site with tetragonal symmetry and to its phonon overtone, correspondingly. It is shown that in Mn doped MgO ceramics made without intentional Li co-doping, the cubic Mn<sup>4+</sup> center can be present and contribute to the PL spectra.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":52192,"journal":{"name":"Optical Materials: X","volume":"24 ","pages":"Article 100378"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-11-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142660496","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Adam Watras , Marta Kardach , Katarzyna Szyszka , Paulina Sobierajska , Aleksandra Bartkowiak , Rafal J. Wiglusz
{"title":"Modulation of spectroscopic properties in the YXO4 compounds (where X = V5+, P5+, As5+) doped with Eu3+ ions","authors":"Adam Watras , Marta Kardach , Katarzyna Szyszka , Paulina Sobierajska , Aleksandra Bartkowiak , Rafal J. Wiglusz","doi":"10.1016/j.omx.2024.100377","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.omx.2024.100377","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>In the present work, a co-precipitation method was employed to prepare nanosized YXO<sub>4</sub> (X = V<sup>5+</sup>, P<sup>5+</sup>, As<sup>5+</sup>) doped with Eu<sup>3+</sup> ions. The raw nanomaterials have been thermally treated in temperature range between 300 and 1100 °C for 3h. The XRD analysis demonstrated that the powders were single-phase with high crystallite dispersion. The studies focused on investigating the systematic relationship between crystallographic parameters and spectroscopic properties. The average size of the obtained materials was 30 nm for YVO4, 35 nm for YPO<sub>4</sub>, and 20 nm for YAsO<sub>4</sub>, respectively.</div><div>Moreover, the emission and excitation spectra, although typical for Eu<sup>3+</sup> ions, demonstrated some degree of variability with calcination temperatures and doping concentration. Thermal luminescence quenching was typical for YPO<sub>4</sub> and YAsO<sub>4</sub> samples, while for the YVO<sub>4</sub> samples, the intensity of emission increased, reaching its maximum at 725 K. To explain this phenomenon, excitation spectra in function of temperature were measured.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":52192,"journal":{"name":"Optical Materials: X","volume":"24 ","pages":"Article 100377"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-10-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142660495","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Azamat E. Ryskulov , Igor A. Ivanov , Artem L. Kozlovskiy , Marina Konuhova
{"title":"The effect of residual mechanical stresses and vacancy defects on the diffusion expansion of the damaged layer during irradiation of BeO ceramics","authors":"Azamat E. Ryskulov , Igor A. Ivanov , Artem L. Kozlovskiy , Marina Konuhova","doi":"10.1016/j.omx.2024.100375","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.omx.2024.100375","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The paper presents the results of a study on the application of Raman and UV spectroscopy methods to determine the structural damage kinetics in the near-surface layer of BeO ceramics caused by high-dose irradiation with He<sup>2+</sup> ions. Interest in this type of ceramics is due to the combination of its structural and thermophysical parameters, making these ceramics one of the promising classes of materials for microelectronics and structural materials for nuclear reactors, with the possibility of operation in conditions of heightened radiation background. According to the conducted studies, it was established that with the irradiation fluence growth, changes in the nature of deformation structural distortions associated with the accumulation of residual mechanical stresses of tensile and compressive types are observed. At irradiation fluences of 10<sup>16</sup>–5 × 10<sup>16</sup> Не<sup>2+</sup>/cm<sup>2</sup>, tensile stresses play a dominant role in structural distortions, while the value of compressive stresses at fluence growth makes up a small share in the overall nature of the deformations. Moreover, an elevation in the irradiation fluence above 5 × 10<sup>16</sup> He<sup>2+</sup>/cm<sup>2</sup> leads to a rise in the concentration of defects caused by the formation of oxygen vacancies, as well as He-V<sub>O</sub> type complexes, the presence of which is indicated by the halo intensity growth in the Raman spectra, as well as a change in the intensity of the absorption bands. Analysis of changes in thermophysical parameters revealed that a rise in structural distortions associated with the accumulation of complex defects results in thermal conductivity reduction and a deterioration in heat transfer processes associated with partial amorphization of the damaged layer. Moreover, the established direct relationship between the value of residual mechanical stresses and the degradation of thermal conductivity indicates the cumulative effect of destructive changes caused by irradiation, as well as the influence of diffusion mechanisms on the damaged layer thickness growth.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":52192,"journal":{"name":"Optical Materials: X","volume":"24 ","pages":"Article 100375"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-10-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142535316","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Bauyrzhan K. Abyshev , Sholpan G. Giniyatova , Artem L. Kozlovskiy
{"title":"Effect of irradiation temperature on the mobility of structural and vacancy defects in the damaged layer of Li2ZrO3 ceramics","authors":"Bauyrzhan K. Abyshev , Sholpan G. Giniyatova , Artem L. Kozlovskiy","doi":"10.1016/j.omx.2024.100376","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.omx.2024.100376","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The paper presents the assessment results of the irradiation temperature effect on the change in the type of structural defects caused by irradiation with helium ions in the near-surface layer of Li<sub>2</sub>ZrO<sub>3</sub> ceramics, as well as determining the nature of structural damage using the electron paramagnetic resonance method in the case of irradiation fluence variation. During characterization of the structural changes caused by helium ion irradiation, the main attention was paid to detailing the type of structural defects and radiolysis products arising during irradiation, alongside alterations in their concentration using the electron paramagnetic resonance method. During the experiments, it was determined that the observed effects of thermally stimulated mobility of vacancy defects in the damaged layer caused by irradiation with helium ions indicate a positive effect of thermal heating of samples during irradiation at low fluences. This effect consists in a decline in the number of oxygen vacancies in the damaged layer at low irradiation fluences (10<sup>15</sup>–10<sup>16</sup> cm<sup>−2</sup>), the concentration of which was determined using the EPR method, and the observed structural changes at low irradiation fluences in the case of an elevation in irradiation temperatures are associated with deformation distortion of the crystalline structure of ceramics caused by transformation energy processes, and thermal expansion effects.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":52192,"journal":{"name":"Optical Materials: X","volume":"24 ","pages":"Article 100376"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-10-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142535296","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Ainur M. Zikirina , Artem L. Kozlovskiy , Inesh E. Kenzhina
{"title":"Application of ion modification for alteration of anode materials based on ZnO/CoZn nanostructures","authors":"Ainur M. Zikirina , Artem L. Kozlovskiy , Inesh E. Kenzhina","doi":"10.1016/j.omx.2024.100374","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.omx.2024.100374","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>During the conducted studies, it was established that the use of ion modification by irradiation with O<sup>+</sup> and Ar<sup>+</sup> ions makes it possible to elevate the degradation resistance of anode materials due to the effect of vacancy defect creation, the density of which varies with the irradiation fluence. At the same time, the analysis of changes in the band gap and the optical density value, expressing changes in structural distortions, revealed that ion irradiation leads to a rise in the stability of the preservation of electronic properties during long-term resource tests, which are inextricably linked with the degradation of ZnO/CoZn nanostructures due to oxidation processes as a result of lithiation. During assessment of changes in the parameters of the band gap and optical density of the samples after resource tests, it was found that the observed growth in these indicators is due to oxidation processes and partial amorphization due to the formation of oxide inclusions in the structure of nanowires, the presence of which is due to the interaction of nanostructures with the electrolyte over a long period of time during charging/discharging, which results in near-surface layer degradation due to the introduction of oxygen, and in the case of a long service life, to the formation of oxide inclusions that elevate the density of defects and vacancies in the structure. According to tests of synthesized ZnO/CoZn nanostructures as anode materials, it was found that the use of O<sup>+</sup> and Ar<sup>+</sup> ions not only leads to a growth in the degradation resistance of capacitive characteristics during long-term tests, but also to the stability maintenance of indicators with a reversible decrease in the charging rate at charging rate variation.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":52192,"journal":{"name":"Optical Materials: X","volume":"24 ","pages":"Article 100374"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-10-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142535314","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
G. Jeff Sykora, Sarah E. Mann, Giacomo Mauri, Erik M. Schooneveld, Nigel J. Rhodes
{"title":"Review of thermal neutron scintillators: Evaluation metrics and future prospects for demanding applications","authors":"G. Jeff Sykora, Sarah E. Mann, Giacomo Mauri, Erik M. Schooneveld, Nigel J. Rhodes","doi":"10.1016/j.omx.2024.100373","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.omx.2024.100373","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Neutron applications are progressing rapidly, requiring detectors to meet increasingly rigorous criteria. Specifications such as high neutron counting rates, fast timing resolution and low background have a significant impact on choice of scintillator and how scintillators are evaluated. This work considers detector requirements for neutron scattering instruments that are becoming more stringent as the sources and scattering technologies continue to improve. Meanwhile, both prominent scintillators used for neutron scattering detectors, ZnS:Ag/<sup>6</sup>LiF and GS-glass, remain stagnant. While these scintillators have been suitable for many years, they are becoming a limiting factor for neutron scattering instruments. ZnS:Ag is inhibiting count rate capability and GS-glass is too gamma sensitive so alternatives need to be found. A brief explanation of neutron scattering, its detector requirements and how those relate to scintillator properties will be discussed. Furthermore, this work explains how standard characterization methods and reporting of scintillation properties are not entirely suitable for high count rate, low background applications like neutron scattering. As a result, modifications to characterization of gamma discrimination, light output, and decay kinetics are suggested. Additional steps are suggested including neutron activation and a more appropriate assessment of count rate capability. A non-exhaustive set of <sup>6</sup>Li containing neutron sensitive scintillators including ZnS:Ag/<sup>6</sup>LiF, GS20 glass, ZnO:Zn/<sup>6</sup>LiF, Cs<sup>6</sup>LiYCl:Ce, <sup>6</sup>LiI:Eu, <sup>6</sup>LiI:Ce, <sup>6</sup>LiCaAlF:Eu, LiCaAlF:Ce, transparent rubber sheet (TRUST) <sup>6</sup>LiCaAlF:Eu, TRUST <sup>6</sup>LiCaAlF:Eu with added fluorophore and EJ-270 (<sup>6</sup>Li containing plastic) are reviewed and studied from this different perspective. Finally, new scintillator developments relevant to high count rate, low background applications are discussed.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":52192,"journal":{"name":"Optical Materials: X","volume":"24 ","pages":"Article 100373"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-10-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142535315","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Y. Syrotych , V. Gorbenko , S. Witkiewicz-Łukaszek , T. Zorenko , M. Kaczmarek , J. Pejchal , J.A. Mares , R. Kucerkova , M. Nikl , K. Kamada , A. Yoshikawa , Yu Zorenko
{"title":"Scintillation properties of multilayered composite scintillators based on the YAG:Ce and TbAG:Ce single crystalline films and GAGG:Ce crystal substrates","authors":"Y. Syrotych , V. Gorbenko , S. Witkiewicz-Łukaszek , T. Zorenko , M. Kaczmarek , J. Pejchal , J.A. Mares , R. Kucerkova , M. Nikl , K. Kamada , A. Yoshikawa , Yu Zorenko","doi":"10.1016/j.omx.2024.100372","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.omx.2024.100372","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>This work demonstrates current progress of our group in developing of two- and three-layered composite for radiation monitoring of various components of mixed ionization radiation fluxes based on the epitaxial structures of Ce<sup>3+</sup> doped garnet compounds using the Liquid Phase Epitaxy growth technique. These scintillators contain one or two single crystalline films, dedicated for registration of low-penetrating particles, and bulk single crystal substrates used for detection of high-penetrating γ-rays. For creation of two- and three-layered epitaxial structures, the single crystalline films of Ce<sup>3+</sup> doped Y<sub>3</sub>Al<sub>5</sub>O<sub>12</sub>, Tb<sub>3</sub>Al<sub>5</sub>O<sub>12</sub> and Tb<sub>2</sub>GdAl<sub>5</sub>O<sub>12</sub> garnets were used. The single crystal of mixed Gd<sub>3</sub>Ga<sub>x</sub>Al<sub>5-x</sub>O<sub>12</sub>:Ce garnet with fixed Ga concentrations of x = 2.3 and 3.0 are utilized as substrates. To assess the scintillation properties of these epitaxial structures, the pulse height spectra, light yield and scintillation decay kinetics were measured under excitation by α–particles (<sup>239</sup>Pu), β-particles (<sup>90</sup>Sr + <sup>90</sup>Y) and γ–rays (<sup>137</sup>Cs). Finally, the figure-of merit of composite scintillators under study were calculated for selection of the best epitaxial structures for simultaneous registration α– and β-particles and γ–rays.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":52192,"journal":{"name":"Optical Materials: X","volume":"24 ","pages":"Article 100372"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-10-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142432327","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}