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Local Field Modulation Induced Three-Order Upconversion Enhancement: Combining Surface Plasmon Effect and Photonic
1State Key Laboratory on Integrated Optoelectronics, College of Electronic Science and Engineering, Jilin University, 2699 Qianjin Street, Changchun, 130012, P. R. China.
Advanced Materials (Deerfield Beach, Fla.)
|February 3, 2016
Summary
Researchers created a 2D surface plasmon photonic crystal (SPPC) by embedding gold nanorods into PMMA opal photonic crystals. This SPPC significantly enhances upconversion luminescence for potential use in flexible displays.
Area of Science:
- Materials Science
- Nanotechnology
- Optics
Background:
- Photonic crystals offer unique light manipulation properties.
- Surface plasmon resonance enhances light-matter interactions.
- Upconversion luminescence is crucial for display technologies.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop a 2D surface plasmon photonic crystal (SPPC).
- To enhance the upconversion luminescence of NaYF4 :Yb(3+), Er(3+).
- To explore applications in flexible electronic devices.
Main Methods:
- Fabrication of a 2D SPPC by implanting gold nanorods into PMMA opal photonic crystals.
- Characterization of the SPPC structure and optical properties.
- Measurement of upconversion luminescence intensity under 980 nm excitation.
Main Results:
- Achieved a 2D SPPC with gold nanorods on PMMA opal photonic crystals.
- Demonstrated over a 10^3 fold increase in upconversion luminescence intensity.
- Successfully transferred the device to a transparent flexible substrate.
Conclusions:
- The developed SPPC significantly boosts upconversion luminescence.
- The flexible nature of the device enables applications in next-generation displays.
- This work presents a promising route for advanced photonic devices.
