Advances in Dye-Doped Sol-Gel Lasers

1993 ◽  
Vol 329 ◽  
Author(s):  
B. Dunn ◽  
F. Nishida ◽  
R. Toda ◽  
J. I. Zink ◽  
T. H. Allik ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Laser Field ◽  
Considerable Increase ◽  
Sol Gel ◽  
Laser Action ◽  
Tunable Laser ◽  
Laser Dyes ◽  
Dye Molecules ◽  
Solution Synthesis ◽  
Chemical Route ◽  
Sol Gel Process

AbstractThe sol-gel process is a solution synthesis technique which provides a low temperature chemical route for the preparation of rigid transparent matrices. A number of laser dyes have been incorporated in different sol-gel matrices and tunable laser action has been demonstrated with these materials. This paper extends the sol-gel laser field into two significant areas, infrared dyes and pyrromethenes. The work with the tricarbocyanine dyes shows the versatility of sol-gel chemistry as organic modifications produce a favorable environment for the dye molecules. The results with the pyrromethene system show a considerable increase in output energy and offer the promise of longer laser lifetimes.

Development of temporal spectroscopic properties for Xerogel matrices doped with Rhodamine 6G dye

Open Physics ◽  
2006 ◽  
Vol 4 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Abbas Al-Wattar ◽  
Baha Chiad ◽  
Wesam Twej ◽  
Sarmed Al-Awadi
Keyword(s):  
Fluorescence Spectra ◽  
Rhodamine 6G ◽  
Sol Gel ◽  
Blue Shift ◽  
Spectroscopic Properties ◽  
Dye Molecules ◽  
Absorption And Fluorescence Spectra ◽  
Silica Network ◽  
Sol Gel Process ◽  
Two Parameters

AbstractThe solid host of a laser dye modifies its spectroscopic properties with respect to its liquid host. During the Sol-Gel process the dye molecules suffer from changing their environment. Two parameters affect this matter, the change in the concentration due to the evaporation of the solvent (drying) and the caging of dye molecules inside the pores or attachment to the silica network. Rhodamine 6G absorption and fluorescence spectra with different concentrations, during Sol-Gel time processing, have been studied. Both, absorption and fluorescence spectra of the dye in the solid host, for different concentrations, show a blue-shift relative to its liquid phase.

Influence of Coumarin Dyes on the Laser Performance of Pyrromethene and Perylene Dyes Co-Doped into ORMOSILs

2007 ◽  
Vol 336-338 ◽  
pp. 574-576
Author(s):  
Hua Rong ◽  
Chun Fang Ye ◽  
Yu Yang ◽  
Guo Dong Qian ◽  
Zhi Yu Wang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sol Gel ◽  
Laser Wavelength ◽  
Laser Dyes ◽  
Co Doping ◽  
Organically Modified Silicates ◽  
Sol Gel Process ◽  
Organically Modified ◽  
Transfer Mechanisms ◽  
Co Doped ◽  
Coumarin Dyes

Laser dyes perylene red (p-red) or pyrromethene 567 (p567) were co-doped with coumarin 440 (C440) or coumarin 500 (C500) into MTES- and VTES-derived organically modified silicates (ORMOSILs) by sol-gel process. The effects of coumarin dye concentration on the laser performances of p-red and p567 were investigated. The results from laser efficiency measurements illustrated that at optimized coumarin concentration, the slope efficiency of co-doped p-red increased by a factor of 2 while that of co-doped p567 increased marginally. It was also found that by co-doping coumarin, the laser wavelength of p-red blue shifted and the laser thresholds for p567 and p-red could be reduced. The energy transfer mechanisms involved were also discussed.

Synthesis of perovskite-type BaSnO3 particles obtained by a new simple wet chemical route based on a sol–gel process

2002 ◽  
Vol 56 (3) ◽  
pp. 131-136 ◽  
Author(s):  
J Cerdà ◽  
J Arbiol ◽  
R Diaz ◽  
G Dezanneau ◽  
J.R Morante
Keyword(s):  
Sol Gel ◽  
Chemical Route ◽  
Sol Gel Process ◽  
Wet Chemical ◽  
Wet Chemical Route ◽  
Perovskite Type

scholarly journals New chemical route based on sol–gel process for the synthesis of oxyapatite La9.33Si6O26

2006 ◽  
Vol 32 (3) ◽  
pp. 271-276 ◽  
Author(s):  
S. Célérier ◽  
C. Laberty ◽  
F. Ansart ◽  
P. Lenormand ◽  
P. Stevens
Keyword(s):  
Sol Gel ◽  
Chemical Route ◽  
Sol Gel Process

Effect of Synthesis Temperature on the Morphology of ZnO Nanoparticles Obtained via a Novel Chemical Route

2008 ◽  
Vol 273-276 ◽  
pp. 192-197
Author(s):  
Javad Samei ◽  
Ali Shokuhfar ◽  
A. Esmaielzadeh Kandjani ◽  
Mohammad Reza Vaezi
Keyword(s):  
Chemical Bath Deposition ◽  
Zno Nanoparticles ◽  
Sol Gel ◽  
Optoelectronic Devices ◽  
Deposition Process ◽  
Synthesis Temperature ◽  
Chemical Route ◽  
Sol Gel Process ◽  
Size And Morphology ◽  
First Time

ZnO as a semiconductor is used in many applications such as gas sensor devices, laser and optoelectronic devices, photocatalysts, solar cells, and varistors. The applications and properties of ZnO nanoparticles highly depend on the size and morphology of these particles. In this research ZnO nanoparticles were prepared via chemical bath deposition at various temperatures in order to see the effects of synthesis temperature and also 2- methoxyethanol (2-ME) as a novel solvent on the morphology of obtained nanoparticles. For synthesizing of ZnO nanostructured materials, 2-ME has been highly used in sol-gel process but it is the first time that it is used in the chemical bath deposition process. For this purpose 1 M solutions of zinc acetate dehydrate in 2-ME were prepared and added to the solution of NaOH in the same solvent dropwisely. Monoethanolamine (MEA) was used as surfactant. The synthesis temperatures were 30°C, 60°C and 90°C. After filtering and drying, morphologies of obtained nanoparticles were characterized and compared.

Surface-functionalized silica aerogels and alcogels for methylene blue adsorption

RSC Advances ◽  
2015 ◽  
Vol 5 (8) ◽  
pp. 6111-6122 ◽  
Author(s):  
Naim Saad ◽  
Mazen Al-Mawla ◽  
Elias Moubarak ◽  
Mazen Al-Ghoul ◽  
Houssam El-Rassy
Keyword(s):  
Methylene Blue ◽  
Sol Gel ◽  
Aqueous Media ◽  
Silica Aerogels ◽  
Blue Dye ◽  
Functionalized Silica ◽  
Methylene Blue Dye ◽  
Dye Molecules ◽  
Methylene Blue Adsorption ◽  
Sol Gel Process

Surface-functionalized silica aerogels and alcogels preparedviaa two-step sol–gel process through the combination of different silicon precursors were used in the adsorption of methylene blue dye molecules from aqueous media.

Synthesis and Characterization of Organic Dye Doped Silica Glasses

1992 ◽  
Vol 271 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ilzoo Lee ◽  
Josephine Covino ◽  
Michael D. Seltzer
Keyword(s):  
Organic Dyes ◽  
Sol Gel ◽  
Adsorbed Water ◽  
Alcohol Solution ◽  
Water Molecules ◽  
Dye Molecules ◽  
Silica Glasses ◽  
Sol Gel Process ◽  
Higher Temperature

ABSTRACTThe sol-gel process was used to incorporate organic dyes including Rhodamine 6G (Rh6G), 2-(4-pyridyl)-5-(4-phenyl) oxazole (4PyPO) and the n-methyl tosylate salt of 2-(4-pyridyl)-5-(4-methoxy phenyl)oxazole (4PyMPO-MePTS) in silica gel. Thermogravimetric analysis (TGA) and differential scanning calorimeter (DSC) analysis of the dye doped gels showed that the gel structure loses the adsorbed water molecules from room temperature to 150°C and decomposition of the dye molecules followed at the higher temperature. Absorption and emission of the dyes in the sol-gel glass matrix were also studied and compared with the results of the dyes in alcohol solution. The environments of the dye in silica were different than in alcohol solution.

The crystallization of thin-film ceramics

1992 ◽  
Vol 50 (1) ◽  
pp. 338-339
Author(s):  
J.M. Schwartz ◽  
L.F. Francis ◽  
L.D. Schmidt ◽  
P.S. Schabes-Retchkiman
Keyword(s):  
Thin Films ◽  
Grain Size ◽  
Sol Gel ◽  
Processing Route ◽  
Small Areas ◽  
Ceramic Thin Films ◽  
Complex Shapes ◽  
Sol Gel Process ◽  
Ceramic Precursors ◽  
Crystalline Ceramic

Ceramic thin films and coatings are of interest for electrical, optical, magnetic and thermal barrier applications. Critical for improved properties in thin films is the development of specific microstructures during processing. To this end, the sol-gel method is advantageous as a versatile processing route. The sol-gel process involves depositing a solution containing metalorganic or colloidal ceramic precursors onto a substrate and heating the deposited layer to form a crystalline or non-crystalline ceramic coating. This route has several advantages, including the ability to create tailored microstructures and properties, to coat large or small areas, simple or complex shapes, and to more easily prepare multicomponent ceramics. Sol-gel derived coatings are amorphous in the as-deposited state and develop their crystalline structure and microstructure during heat-treatment. We are particularly interested in studying the amorphous to crystalline transformation, because many key features of the microstructure such as grain size and grain size distribution may be linked to this transformation.

Improved Sol-Gel Materials for Efficient Solid State Dye Lasers

1993 ◽  
Vol 329 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michael Canva ◽  
Patrick Georges ◽  
Jean-Fran^ois Perelgritz ◽  
Alain Brun ◽  
Fréddric Chaput ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Solid State ◽  
Physical Properties ◽  
Room Temperature ◽  
Sol Gel ◽  
Tunable Lasers ◽  
Optical Quality ◽  
Dye Lasers ◽  
Laser Dyes ◽  
Host Matrix ◽  
Host Matrices

AbstractPhotoresistant laser dyes were trapped in silica based xerogel host matrices to obtain solid state tunable lasers. For this purpose very dense xerogel samples with improved chemical and physical properties were prepared at room temperature by the sol-gel technology. The as-prepared materials were polished to obtain optical quality surfaces and were used as new lasing media.Lasing action of such different dyes as rhodamine, perylene and pyrromethene doping dense sol-gel matrices was demonstrated. Efficiencies of 30 % or lifetimes of more than 100,000 shots were achieved with different new ≤dye dopant/host matrix≥ couples. Their different performances are reviewed and discussed.

Epitaxial Growth of Sr0.3Ba0.7Nb2O6 Thin Films Prepared by Sol-Gel Process

1999 ◽  
Vol 606 ◽  
Author(s):  
Keishi Nishio ◽  
Jirawat Thongrueng ◽  
Yuichi Watanabe ◽  
Toshio Tsuchiya
Keyword(s):  
Thin Film ◽  
Thin Films ◽  
Epitaxial Growth ◽  
Raw Materials ◽  
Substrate Surface ◽  
Sol Gel ◽  
Tungsten Bronze ◽  
Monomethyl Ether ◽  
Tetragonal Tungsten Bronze ◽  
Sol Gel Process

AbstructWe succeeded in the preparation of strontium-barium niobate (Sr0.3Ba0.7Nb2O6 : SBN30)that have a tetragonal tungsten bronze type structure thin films on SrTiO3 (100), STO, or La doped SrTiO3 (100), LSTO, single crystal substrates by a spin coating process. LSTO substrate can be used for electrode. A homogeneous coating solution was prepared with Sr and Ba acetates and Nb(OEt)5 as raw materials, and acetic acid and diethylene glycol monomethyl ether as solvents. The coating thin films were sintered at temperature from 700 to 1000°C for 10 min in air. It was confirmed that the thin films on STO substrate sintered above 700°C were in the epitaxial growth because the 16 diffraction spots were observed on the pole figure using (121) reflection. The <130> and <310> direction of the thin film on STO were oriented with the c-axis in parallel to the substrate surface. However, the diffraction spots of thin film on LSTO substrate sintered at 700°C were corresponds to the expected pattern for (110).

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