Eu doped Calcium Fluoride Eu: CaF2 Crystal Description
Eu doped Calcium Fluoride Eu: CaF2 Crystal is a specialized optical material that incorporates europium ions (Eu²⁺ or Eu³⁺) into the crystal lattice of calcium fluoride (CaF₂), a widely used optical material. The doping of europium into CaF₂ introduces unique luminescent properties, making Eu: CaF₂ an important material in various photonic and laser applications. It has been widely used in low-energy nuclear physics experiments, nuclear reactor detection, radiation monitor,ing and radioactivity medical science diagnoses.
Eu doped Calcium Fluoride Eu: CaF2 Crystal Specifications
Material
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Eu: CaF2
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Density g/cm3
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3.18
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Melting Point (℃)
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1360
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Refractive Index
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1.47
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Mohs Hardness
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4
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Emission Peak/nm
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435
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Decay Constant/ns
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940
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Crystal Structure
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Cubic System
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Cleavage Plane
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(111)
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Eu doped Calcium Fluoride Eu: CaF2 Crystal Application
- Luminescence: Eu: CaF₂ crystal is used in the development of phosphors for color display screens, lighting, and scintillators for radiation detection.
- Lasers and Optical Amplifiers: The unique optical properties of Eu: CaF₂ crystals are exploited in solid-state lasers and optical amplifiers, where they serve as active laser media or dopants to enhance the performance of other laser materials.
- Quantum Electronics and Photonics: In advanced quantum electronics and photonic devices, Eu: CaF₂ crystals are investigated for their potential in quantum information processing and storage, leveraging the specific energy levels of europium for quantum bits (qubits) and other applications.
- Research and Development: The specific interaction of europium ions with light and their distinct luminescent properties make Eu: CaF₂ a subject of ongoing research in material science, particularly in exploring new optical materials and technologies.
Eu doped Calcium Fluoride Eu: CaF2 Crystal Packaging
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