Structural and spectral properties of YAG:Nd, YAG:Ce and YAG:Yb nanocrystalline powders synthesized via modified Pechini method
https://doi.org/10.17586/2226-1494-2024-24-1-1-10
Abstract
Synthesis of nanocrystalline yttrium-aluminum garnet doped with neodymium was performed via modified Pechini methods. Evolution of material during synthesis was studied using differential thermal analysis; the structure and morphology of synthesized nanopowders were studied using scanning electron microscopy and x-ray diffraction. It was shown that the use of an additional low-temperature stabilizer leads to formation of crystalline yttrium-aluminum garnet phase at lower temperatures. It was shown that the formation of nanocrystals occurs at the temperature of about 883 °C. Obtained powders can be used as precursors for ceramics sintering or be introduced into the optical fiber in order to fabricate optical amplifiers.
About the Authors
A. Moussaoui
ITMO University
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Amir Moussaoui — PhD Student
Saint Petersburg, 197101
D. V. Bulyga
ITMO University; JVC “RPA Vavilov State Optical Institute”
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Dmitry V. Bulyga — PhD Student; Senior Researcher
Saint Petersburg, 197101
Saint Petersburg, 192171
sc 57217158694
A. I. Ignatiev
ITMO University
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Aleksandr I. Ignatiev — Leading Engineer
Saint Petersburg, 197101
S. K. Evstropiev
ITMO University; JVC “RPA Vavilov State Optical Institute”; Saint Petersburg State Institute of Technology
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Sergey K. Evstropiev — D.Sc. (Chemistry), Leading Researcher; Head of Department; Professor
Saint Petersburg, 197101
Saint Petersburg, 192171
Saint Petersburg, 190013
sc 6507317768
N. V. Nikonorov
ITMO University
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Nikolay V. Nikonorov — D.Sc. (Physics & Mathematics), Full Professor
Saint Petersburg, 197101
sc 7003772604
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Moussaoui A., Bulyga D.V., Ignatiev A.I., Evstropiev S.K., Nikonorov N.V. Structural and spectral properties of YAG:Nd, YAG:Ce and YAG:Yb nanocrystalline powders synthesized via modified Pechini method. Scientific and Technical Journal of Information Technologies, Mechanics and Optics. 2024;24(1):1-10. (In Russ.) https://doi.org/10.17586/2226-1494-2024-24-1-1-10
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