We present a generally applicable theoretical model describing excited-state decay lifetime analysis of metal ions in a host crystal matrix. In contrast to common practice, we include multi-phonon non-radiative transitions competitively to the radiative one. We have applied our theory to Co ions in a mixed AgClBr crystal, and as opposed to a previous analysis, find excellent agreement between theory and experiment over the entire measured temperature range. The fit predicts a zero absolute temperature radiative lifetime τrad(0) = 5.5 ms, more than three times longer than the measured effective low-temperature one τeff(0) = 1.48 ms. Furthermore, the fit configuration potential dissociation energy has been estimated as D = 2500 cm and the lattice vibrational cutoff frequency as ħωco = 180 cm. We have experimentally verified the latter by optical reflection measurement in the far-IR.
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