Abstract:
Electro-luminescent output in the visible spectrum results from use of a GaAs infrared-emitting diode provided with a coating of a compound having at least one each of two different anions or at least one anion vacancy in some unit cells. The compound, exemplified by the oxychlorides and fluorochlorides, contains the ion pair Yb3 -Er3 , Yb3 -Ho3 , Yb3 -Tm3 or mixtures thereof.
Abstract:
RARE EARTH FLUORIDES ARE GROWN FROM A LIQUID PHASE WHICH INCLUDES A FLUX INGREDIENT SUCH AS BERYLLIUM FLUORIDE. IMPROVED EFFECTIVENESS OF THE PRODUCT AS AND UP-CONVERTING PHOSPHOR IS ATTRIBUTABLE IN PART TO THE GETTERING ACTION OF THE FLUX INGREDIENT FOR OXYGEN.