Sub-Microsecond Decay Time Phosphors for Pressure Sensitive Paint Applications

摘要

The results suggest that garnet phosphors can be engineered to functionthermographically over desired temperature ranges by adjusting gallium content. Substituting gadolinium for the yttrium in the host matrix also has an effect but it is not as large. A silicate phosphor showed the greatest temperature dependence though it could not be excited to fluoresce by a blue LED. All the garnet phosphors could be excited with such a blue source. Two phosphors tested showed an increase in intensity with temperature. Other garnet and silicate materials as mentioned above will be tested in the future. In addition, some perovskite phosphors, such as GdAlO(sub 3):Ce, will also be investigated.