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Characterization of SrAl₂O₄:Eu²⁺,Dy³⁺ nano thin films prepared by pulsed laser deposition
(University of the Free State, 2010-11)
English: Thin films of SrAl2O4:Eu2+,Dy3+ phosphor were deposited on silicon (Si (100)) substrates using a 248 nm KrF pulsed laser. Deposition parameters, namely; substrate temperature, pulse repetition rate, number of laser ...
Luminescent properties of Y2SiO5:Ce thin films
(University of the Free State, 2010-05)
The luminescent properties of yttrium silicate doped with cerium (Y2SiO5:Ce) phosphor thin films were investigated. A detailed investigation (cathodoluminescence (CL), photoluminescence (PL) and Gaussian peak fits) was ...
Theoretical and experimental investigation on surface segregation of Cu-Ni(S) bulk and thin film alloys
(University of the Free State, 2017-07)
In this study, the surface segregation in a Ni-Cu alloywasinvestigated by modeling the segregation process theoreticallyand also measuring it experimentally. This was performedfor abulkcrystaland thin films. In addition ...
Characterization of Y3(Al,Ga)5O12:Ce3+ phosphor thin films prepared by pulsed laser deposition
(University of the Free State, 2013-11)
The morphological and luminescent properties of Y3(Al,Ga)5O12:Ce3+ powder phosphor were investigated. Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) revealed the phosphor’s agglomerated particles with a size ranging from 0.4μm to ...
Monte Carlo simulation and characterisation of phase formation in Pt-based alloy thin films
(University of the Free State, 2010-06)
English: From Icarus’ mythical flight to escape Crete to manned space flight to the moon,
mankind’s dream to fly has impacted this world immensely. Technological
advancements made in metallurgy and alloy development has ...
Kinetic Monte Carlo simulation of the growth of gold nanostructures on a graphite substrate
(University of the Free State, 2006-06)
Nanotechnology has, without a doubt, ushered in a new era of technological convergence and holds the promise of making a profound impact on the way research in physics, chemistry, materials science, biotechnology etc. are ...
Characterization of Gd2O2S: Tb³+ phosphor powder and thin films
(University of the Free State, 2011-06)
Under Ultra violet (UV), cathode-ray and X-ray excitation, terbium activated rare earth oxysulphide (Gd2O2S:Tb3+) phosphors shows bright green luminescence. Due to its superior luminescent performance, Gd2O2S:Tb3+ phosphor ...
Luminescent properties of Y₃(Al;Ga)₅O₁₂: Tb thin films
(University of the Free State, 2015-08-08)
English: The main aim of this project was to use the technique of pulsed laser depo- sition (PLD) to fabricate thin lms from Yttrium Aluminium Gallium Oxide (Y3(Al; Ga)5O12) doped with Tb3+ ions and then to investigate ...
Cathodoluminescence degradation and surface characterization of SrGa₂S₄:Ce³⁺ power and thin films
(University of the Free State, 2011-05)
The structure, morphology and luminescent properties of commercial SrGa2S4:Ce3+ phosphor powder and thin films were investigated. The phosphor shows bright blue under ultraviolet (UV) excitation. Measurements were carried ...
Synthesis and characterization of MgAl₂O₄ and (MgxZn₁-x)Al₂O₄) mixed spinel phospors
(University of the Free State, 2014-01)
Magnesium aluminate (MgAl2O4) has received special attention as a technologically important material because of its attractive properties, such as mechanical strength, chemical inertness, a wideband gap, relatively low ...