Optical and Photoluminescence Properties of Eu3+ ion doped Gadolinium Silica-phosphate Glasses

Authors

  • Elyzabeth Simanullang Department of Physics, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Universitas Negeri Medan, Medan 20221, Indonesia
  • Winsyahputra Ritonga Department of Physics, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Universitas Negeri Medan, Medan 20221, Indonesia
  • Juniastel Rajagukguk Department of Physics, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Universitas Negeri Medan, Medan 20221, Indonesia
  • Donna Helen Rajagukguk Department of Physics, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Universitas Negeri Medan, Medan 20221, Indonesia
  • Chayani Sarumaha Faculty of Science and Technology, Muban Chombueng Rajabhat University, Ratchaburi 70150, Thailand
  • Jakrapong Kaewkhao Center of Excellence in Glass Technology and Materials Science (CEGM), Nakhon Pathom Rajabhat University, Nakhon Pathom 73000, Thailand; Physics Program, Faculty of Science and Technology, Nakhon Pathom Rajabhat University, Nakhon Pathom, Thailand

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21009/SPEKTRA.111.06

Keywords:

Eu3+ ions, gadolinium, silica-phosphate glass, photoluminescence, Judd-Ofelt

Abstract

Eu3+-doped gadolinium silica-phosphate glasses with compositions of 57P2O5–15QS–15CaO–5BaO–5Gd2O5–3Eu2O3 (PCBGO) and 57P2O5–15QS–15CaO–5BaO–5GdF3–3Eu2O3 (PCBGF) were successfully synthesized using the melt-quenching technique employing natural quartz sand from Huta Ginjang, North Sumatra, Indonesia, as a silica source. The structural, optical, and photoluminescence properties of the prepared glasses were systematically investigated through X-ray diffraction (XRD), Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR), UV-Vis-NIR absorption spectroscopy, photoluminescence spectroscopy, Judd-Ofelt (J-O) analysis, lifetime measurements and CIE chromaticity analysis. XRD results confirmed the amorphous characteristics of both glasses, while FTIR spectra revealed the formation of silica-phosphate structural networks. The incorporation of GdF3 significantly improved glass transparency and reduced hydroxyl-related defects compared with Gd2O3 containing glass. Absorption spectra exhibited characteristic Eu3+ transitions at 392, 464, 531, 2085, and 2210 nm. Judd-Ofelt analysis demonstrated that PCBGF glass possessed a higher Ω2 parameter, indicating increased local asymmetry and stronger covalent interaction around Eu3+ ions. Excitation and emission spectra revealed intense red luminescence dominated by the hypersensitive 5D0 ® 7F2 transition centered at 613 nm. The PCBGF glass exhibited superior photoluminescence intensity, larger stimulated emission cross-section, and enhanced radiative efficiency due to the lower phonon energy of the fluoride-containing host matrix. Lifetime analysis showed experimental decay times of 1.823 and 1.029 ms for PCBGO and PCBGF, respectively, indicating enhanced radiative transition probability in PCBGF glass. The chromaticity coordinates for both glasses were determined to be (0.571, 0.302), located within the red region of the CIE 1931 diagram. These findings demonstrate that fluoride incorporation effectively enhances the optical and luminescence properties of Eu3+-doped silica-phosphate glasses, making PCBGF a promising material for red phosphors, optical amplifiers, solid-state lasers, and advanced photonic applications.

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Simanullang, E., Ritonga, W., Rajagukguk, J., Rajagukguk, D. H., Sarumaha, C., & Kaewkhao, J. (2026). Optical and Photoluminescence Properties of Eu3+ ion doped Gadolinium Silica-phosphate Glasses. Spektra: Jurnal Fisika Dan Aplikasinya, 11(1), 73–96. https://doi.org/10.21009/SPEKTRA.111.06

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