Characteristic coordination structure around Nd Ions in sol-gel-derived Nd-Al-codoped silica glasses.

Al codoping can improve the poor solubility of rare-earth ions in silica glasses. However, the mechanism is not well understood. The coordination structure around Nd ions in sol-gel-derived Nd-Al-codoped silica glasses with different Al content was investigated by optical and pulsed electron paramagnetic resonance spectroscopies.

Ligand field modification around Cu2+ ions in sodium borate glass by codoping.

Understanding the effect of codoping on the properties of photonic glasses is important for improving their properties. The effect of codoping on the ligand field around Cu(2+) ions in a sodium borate glass is examined using optical absorption spectroscopy, continuous-wave electron paramagnetic resonance, and three-pulse electron-spin-echo envelope-modulation. Glass with a composition of 0.