To gain further understanding of the luminescence properties of multiquantum wells and the factors affecting them on a microscopic level,cathodoluminescence combined with scanning transmission electron microscopy and ...To gain further understanding of the luminescence properties of multiquantum wells and the factors affecting them on a microscopic level,cathodoluminescence combined with scanning transmission electron microscopy and spectroscopy was used to measure the luminescence of In_(0.15)Ga_(0.85)N five-period multiquantum wells.The lattice-composition-energy relationship was established with the help of energy-dispersive x-ray spectroscopy,and the bandgaps of In_(0.15)Ga_(0.85)N and GaN in multiple quantum wells were extracted by electron energy loss spectroscopy to understand the features of cathodoluminescence spectra.The luminescence differences between different periods of multiquantum wells and the effects of defects such as composition fluctuation and dislocations on the luminescence of multiple quantum wells were revealed.Our study establishing the direct relationship between the atomic structure of In_(x)Ga_(1-x)N multiquantum wells and photoelectric properties provides useful information for nitride applications.展开更多
ZnS nanobelts with large aspect ratio are successfully synthesized on a large scale through thermally evaporating of ZnS powder with a trace of SnO_2 powder using gold coated Si wafer as the substrate at 1100°C.T...ZnS nanobelts with large aspect ratio are successfully synthesized on a large scale through thermally evaporating of ZnS powder with a trace of SnO_2 powder using gold coated Si wafer as the substrate at 1100°C.The results indicate that the as-obtained ZnS nanobelts are about 10 nm in thickness and hundreds of micrometers in length,and the aspect ratio reaches more than 104.Substrate dependent experiments are conducted to better study the growth mechanism of the ZnS nanobelts.Subsequently,optical properties of the as-synthesized ZnS nanobelts are also investigated by using a cathodoluminescence(CL) system,which shows the existence of a strong ultraviolet emission at 342 nm and two poor emission peaks at 522 nm and 683 nm at room temperature,respectively.展开更多
Abstract This paper deals with characteristics of silicon isotope compositions and siliceous cathodoluminescence of host rocks, ores and hydrothermal silicified quartz of the Carlin-type ore deposits in the Yunnan-Gui...Abstract This paper deals with characteristics of silicon isotope compositions and siliceous cathodoluminescence of host rocks, ores and hydrothermal silicified quartz of the Carlin-type ore deposits in the Yunnan-Guizhou-Guangxi triangle area. The study shows that primary silicified quartz is nonluminescent but quartz in host rocks and secondary silicified quartz are luminescent by the action of cathode rays. Correspondingly, silicon isotope compositions of host rocks, ores and hydro6thermal quartz veins are clearly distinguished. In strata from the Middle Triassic to the “Dachang” host bed, δ30Si of the host rocks ranges from 0.0% ?0.3%, while that of primary ore-forming silicified fluids from ?0.1% to ?0.4%; in the Upper Permian and Lower Carboniferous strata and Indosinian diabase host beds, δ30Si of the host rocks is from ?0.1% to ?0.2% and that of the primary silicified quartz veins from 0.3 % ?0.5 %. This pattern demonstrates the following geochemical mineralization process, primary ore-forming siliceous fluids migrated upwards quickly along the main passages of deep-seated faults from mantle to crust and entered secondary faults where gold deposits were eventually formed as a result of permeation and replacement of the siliceous ore-forming fluids into different ore-bearing strata. This gives important evidence for the fact that ore-forming fluids of this type of gold deposits were mainly derived from upper mantle differentiation and shows good prospects for deep gold deposits and geochemical background for large and superlarge gold deposits.展开更多
In this work, flowerlike ZnO micro/nanostructures assembled from nanorods are obtained through a facile hydrothermal route. The experimental results indicated that the as-synthesized ZnO microflowers have an average d...In this work, flowerlike ZnO micro/nanostructures assembled from nanorods are obtained through a facile hydrothermal route. The experimental results indicated that the as-synthesized ZnO microflowers have an average diameter of 2 μm, composed of nanorods of an average diameter of 200 nm and a tapered morphology.ZnO with other morphologies were also obtained by varying the reaction conditions. Systematical conditiondependent experiments were conducted to reveal the growth mechansim of the microflowers. It is suggested that the zinc source types, solution p H value, and reaction temperature, as well as reaction time are responsible for the variations of ZnO morphology. Luminescence properties of ZnO microflowers were investigated through monitoring different parts of nanorods, showing good optical quality.展开更多
Blue colored topaz is one of the most recognized gemstones worldwide.However,it is rarely found in the field and the products have been made mostly in laboratory using gamma,neutron and electron irradiation or combina...Blue colored topaz is one of the most recognized gemstones worldwide.However,it is rarely found in the field and the products have been made mostly in laboratory using gamma,neutron and electron irradiation or combinations of these devices.Origin of the blue color in topaz remains not well understood, largely due to a lack of nondestructive way in idnetifying the blue topaz.Here we report a compari-展开更多
Zircon is a widely-used heavy mineral in geochronological and geochemical research because it can extract important information to understand the history and genesis of rocks. Zircon has various types,and an accurate ...Zircon is a widely-used heavy mineral in geochronological and geochemical research because it can extract important information to understand the history and genesis of rocks. Zircon has various types,and an accurate examination of zircon type is a prerequisite procedure before further analysis.Cathodoluminescence(CL) imaging is one of the most reliable ways to classify zircons. However, current CL image examination is conducted by manual work, which is time-consuming, bias-prone, and requires expertise. An automated and bias-free method for zircon classification is absent but necessary. To this end, deep convolutional neural networks(DCNNs) and transfer learning are applied in this study to classify the common types of zircons, i.e., igneous, metamorphic, and hydrothermal zircons. An atlas with over 4000 CL images of these three types of zircons is created, and three DCNNs are trained using these images. The results of this study indicate that the DCNNs can distinguish hydrothermal zircons from other zircons, as indicated by the highest accuracy of 100%. Although similar textures in igneous and metamorphic zircons pose great challenges for zircon classification, the DCNNs successfully classify 95% igneous and 92% metamorphic zircons. This study demonstrates the high accuracy of DCNNs in zircon classification and presents the great potentiality of deep learning techniques in numerous geoscientific disciplines.展开更多
Optical cathodoluminescence microscopy (CLM) can provide very useful information both on mineral zoning formed during crystal growth and on variations in chemical composition of sphalerites which is reflected by their...Optical cathodoluminescence microscopy (CLM) can provide very useful information both on mineral zoning formed during crystal growth and on variations in chemical composition of sphalerites which is reflected by their visible colors. Gem quality sphalerite crystals associated with dolomite, calcite and fluorite having 3 different visible colors - green, honey and brown - were studied to compare their mineral chemistry and CL characteristics. Electron microprobe analyses indicated essentially no significant differences in terms of major components. Although the common CL-quencher ferrous iron contents of all three were lower than 0.25 wt %, none of the sphalerites cathodoluminescenced: two (brown and honey) were non-CL, the green sphalerite showed very week CL in faint brown color. Other trace elements that were analyzed include Fe, Cd, Mn, Ag, Hg, In, Bi, Cu, Ge, and Ga. Fe, Cd, Ga and Cu were relatively higher than the others. Most significant differences with respect to the common trace elements include honey colored sphalerites are essentially Fe- and Cd-poor but rich in Ga, green sphalerites are Fe- and Cd- rich but poor in all the others, and brown sphalerites are rich in Cd. No conclusive relation between non-CL behavior of all three sphalerites and their trace element chemistry was established, however; low quantities of common CL activators in sphalerite crystal structures such as Mn, Cu, and In were the main cause of the non-CL behavior.展开更多
This paper utilizes the brightness-voltage waveform curve to investigate the primary electron in solid state cathodoluminescence. The results indicate that the primary electron is from the interface state of SiO2/MEH-...This paper utilizes the brightness-voltage waveform curve to investigate the primary electron in solid state cathodoluminescence. The results indicate that the primary electron is from the interface state of SiO2/MEH-PPV （Poly[2- methoxy-5-（2-ethylhexyloxy）-1,4-phenylenevinylene]） under the lower electric field which contributes to the 580-nm emission. With increasing the electric field, the 405-nm emission is obtained, and under this condition, the origin of the primary electron is mainly from tunneling.展开更多
Photonic topological insulators with robust boundary states can enable great applications for optical communication and quantum emission,such as unidirectional waveguide and single-mode laser.However,because of the di...Photonic topological insulators with robust boundary states can enable great applications for optical communication and quantum emission,such as unidirectional waveguide and single-mode laser.However,because of the diffraction limit of light,the physical insight of topological resonance remains unexplored in detail,like the dark line that exists with the crys-talline symmetry-protected topological edge state.Here,we experimentally observe the dark line of the Z_(2)photonic topo-logical insulator in the visible range by photoluminescence and specify its location by cathodoluminescence characteriza-tion,and elucidate its mechanism with the p-d orbital electromagnetic field distribution which calculated by numerical sim-ulation.Our investigation provides a deeper understanding of Z_(2)topological edge states and may have great signific-ance to the design of future on-chip topological devices.展开更多
Polycrystalline diamond films have been synthesized on various substrates by hot filament CVD from the mixture gases of methane and hydrogen. The interface layers between CVD diamond films and substrates have been inv...Polycrystalline diamond films have been synthesized on various substrates by hot filament CVD from the mixture gases of methane and hydrogen. The interface layers between CVD diamond films and substrates have been investigated by X-ray diffraction (XRD) and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS). In addition, visible luminescence between 2.0～3.5eV of undoped and boron-doped CVD diamond films has also been studied by cathodoluminescence.展开更多
Cathodoluminescence （CL） as a radiative light produced by an electron beam exciting a luminescent material, has beenwidely used in imaging and spectroscopic detection of semiconductor, mineral and biological samples...Cathodoluminescence （CL） as a radiative light produced by an electron beam exciting a luminescent material, has beenwidely used in imaging and spectroscopic detection of semiconductor, mineral and biological samples with an ultrahigh spatial resolution. Conventional CL spectroscopy shows an excellent performance in characterization of traditional mate-rial luminescence, such as spatial composition variations and fluorescent displays. With the development of nanotech-nology, advances of modern microscopy enable CL technique to obtain deep valuable insight of the testing sample, and further extend its applications in the material science, especially for opto-electronic investigations at nanoscale. In this article, we review the study of CL microscopy applied in semiconductor nanostructures for the dislocation, carrier diffu-sion, band structure, doping level and exciton recombination. Then advantages of CL in revealing and manipulating sur-face plasmon resonances of metallic nanoantennas are discussed. Finally, the challenge of CL technology is summa-rized, and potential CL applications for the future opto-electronic study are proposed.展开更多
The Songshugang deposit is a large Ta-Nb deposit in South China,with Ta-Nb mineralization associated genetically with the granite and pegmatite.A diversity of quartz from topaz-albite granite,quartz-mica pegmatite,qua...The Songshugang deposit is a large Ta-Nb deposit in South China,with Ta-Nb mineralization associated genetically with the granite and pegmatite.A diversity of quartz from topaz-albite granite,quartz-mica pegmatite,quartz-feldspar pegmatite,and quartz-fluorite pegmatite at Songshugang was studied by CL and LA-ICP-MS in order to constrain enrichment mechanisms of Nb and Ta and to find geochemical indicators of quartz for rare metal deposits.Cathodoluminescence image illuminates a canvas of complexity,the quartz from topaz-albite granite,quartz-mica pegmatite,quartz-feldspar pegmatite,and quartz-fluorite pegmatite,exhibits numerous dark CL streaks,patches,and a series of healed fractures.These textures suggest that the rocks were fractured because of deep crustal pressure,and underwent later hydrothermal metasomatism and quartz filling.The quartz from quartz-fluorite pegmatite present limited patches or fractures but distinct growth bands,indicating that the melt fluid composition during the formation of quartz at this stage varies greatly and is less aff ected by mechanical fragmentation.The LA-ICP-MS analysis of quartz shows that there is a positive correlation between Al and Li in the quartz from topaz-albite granite,quartz-mica pegmatite,quartz-feldspar pegmatite,to quartz-fluorite pegmatite,indicating that Al mainly enters the quartz lattice through charge compensation substitution mechanism with Li.However,our data deviate from the theoretical Li:Al mass ratio of~1:3.89 in quartz,indicating that there may be competition between H^(+)and Li in a water-rich magmatic environment.The quartz from topaz-albite granite is enriched in K and Na elements,and the quartz from quartz-fluorite pegmatite is enriched in fluorite with a low Ca content in quartz,further elucidating that these rocks were subjected to hydrothermal metasomatism.From topaz-albitite granite to quartz-fluorite pegmatite,Al,Li and Ge content and Al/Ti,Ge/Ti,Sb/Ti ratios in quartz gradually increased,but Ti content gradually decreased,reflecting the high evolution of magma,which can enrich rare metal elements.Based on the characteristics of quartz CL textures and trace elements in topaz-albite granite,quartz-mica pegmatite,quartz-feldspar pegmatite,and quartz-fluorite pegmatite,combined with the albitization and K-feldspathization of rocks,it is suggested that the Nb-Ta mineralization in Songshugang may be influenced by the combined action of magmatic crystallization differentiation and fluid metasomatism.By comparing the quartz in the Songshugang pluton with the quartz in the granite type and pegmatite type rare metal deposits recognized in the world,the Songshugang pegmatite share similarities with the LCT-type pegmatite.Combined with previous studies,the Ge/Ti>0.1 and Ti<10 ppm,as well as Al,Li,Ge,Sb,K,Na contents and Al/Ti,Sb/Ti ratios in quartz have the potential to be a powerful exploration marker for identifying granite-like pegmatitic Nb-Ta deposits in other places.展开更多
This paper shows how a faulty approach to the study of mineral inclusions in zircon can lead to misleading interpretations of the geological context.We present and discuss two well-documented examples.Zircon grains se...This paper shows how a faulty approach to the study of mineral inclusions in zircon can lead to misleading interpretations of the geological context.We present and discuss two well-documented examples.Zircon grains separated from HP metamorphic jadeitite of the Rio San Juan Complex,Dominican Republic,and from UHP pyrope quartzite of the Dora Maira Massif,northern Italy,were studied using cathodoluminescence(CL)techniques,in combination with mineral inclusion and age data.In general,zircon from both localities shows inherited magmatic core domains with oscillatory zoning and metamorphic rims.The magmatic cores of zircon from the jadeitite yield ages of 115–117 Ma and host jadeite and omphacite which are of metamorphic origin and formed at about 78 Ma.Zircon from lawsonite blueschist,representing the country rock of the jadeitite,contains domains with oscillatory zoning that are nearly identical in age to the zircon cores from the adjacent jadeitite,and also contains younger metamorphic minerals such as lawsonite,albite,phengite(Si3.68),chlorite,and omphacite.Similar observations were made on the magmatic cores of zircon from the pyrope quartzite.These are about 275 Ma in age and host pyrope,phengite(Si3.55),talc,and kyanite,all of which formed during UHP metamorphism at about 35 Ma.Zircon from the biotite-phengite-gneiss country rock(metagranite)shows oscillatory zoning and yields ages that are identical to those of the magmatic cores of zircon from pyrope quartzite,which thus reflect granitic intrusion ages.The country-rock zircon also encloses metamorphic minerals with ages of about 35 Ma.Such minerals are,for example,garnet and phengite,as well as a polymineralic assemblage of clinopyroxene+garnet+phengite+quartz,that point to formation at UHP metamorphic conditions around 40 kbar/750℃.Based on these examples we suggest an effective approach centered on key evidence from CL studies to show that magmatic domains of zircon may actually contain pseudo-inclusions which were not entrapped during an early stage of formation,but were instead introduced during later metamorphic or metasomatic events along microcracks representing pathways for fluid influx.Cathodoluminescence microscopy is thus an excellent tool for avoiding such pitfalls by allowing distinction between true inclusions and pseudo-inclusions in zircon.展开更多
As a wide energy gap semiconductor, diamond is expected to play a role in UV light-emitting diode or laser. However, the impurities and vacancies in diamond exert a great influence on optical properties of the crystal...As a wide energy gap semiconductor, diamond is expected to play a role in UV light-emitting diode or laser. However, the impurities and vacancies in diamond exert a great influence on optical properties of the crystals. It is important, therefore, to study the relation between impurities and the optical properties, and furthermore, to study the control of the impurities.展开更多
Garnet is one of the most significant minerals in metamorphic rocks, that provides key information on prograde, peak-metamorphic and retrograde parts of the pressure-temperature （PT） path. Such results require a det...Garnet is one of the most significant minerals in metamorphic rocks, that provides key information on prograde, peak-metamorphic and retrograde parts of the pressure-temperature （PT） path. Such results require a detailed knowledge of its different growth domains. For iron-poor compositions, the cathodoluminescence （CL） microscopy is an important and often overlooked method and allows to identify the internal structures of all garnet grains in one thin section within only a few seconds. The advantage of the CL-microscope is to deliver low magnification images in true color, not only of garnet but also, for instance, of other rock forming silicates, carbonates, sulfates, etc., of metamorphic, but also of sedimentary and magmatic origin, using polished thin sections. Internal structures of grossular from Mexico and pyrope from the Italian Alps were characterized and visualized by CL-microscopy. The different growth domains were additionally studied using CL-spectra and electron microprobe （EMP） analysis. Grossular shows a patchy zonation in its core while in mantle and rim zones oscillatory zoning is observed. It contains zones of anomalous birefringence, zones of orange and bluish luminescence and zones lacking luminescence. Different but low amounts of the activator elements Mn2＋ and Eu2＋ are responsible for the orange and bluish luminescent domains. Pyrope is also characterized by oscillatory growth zones, shows a dull luminescent core with a change of crystal morphology during growth, and displays an increase of brightness from core towards rim--the outermost rim, however, is lacking luminescence. The different luminescent zones are characterized by different amounts of Dy3＋, Tb3＋, Sm3＋ and Sm2＋ as activator elements. Because of slow diffusion rates of activators such as the REEs Sm, Dy and Tb, it can be still possible to visualize possible prograde and/or peak pressure stage growth domains of garnet, even if later high temperature events may have homogenized the major element profiles. Such domains may help to identify respective assemblages of mineral inclusions, and hence these results can represent an integral part of a detailed PT path. Thus the CL-information can be used as an important pathfinder prior to supplementary investigations, as for instance EMP, ion probe, mineral or fluid inclusion studies.展开更多
Er ions are implanted into the GaN thick films grown by hydride vapor phase epitaxy. The implantation energy is 200 keV and the implantation doses are 1 × 10^13, 1 × 10^14, 1 × 10^15, and 5 × 10^15...Er ions are implanted into the GaN thick films grown by hydride vapor phase epitaxy. The implantation energy is 200 keV and the implantation doses are 1 × 10^13, 1 × 10^14, 1 × 10^15, and 5 × 10^15 atom/cm2, respectively. The effects of the implantation dose and annealing temperature on the GaN band-edge luminescence are investigated. The cathodoluminescence spectra from 82 to 323 K are measured for 1 × 10^15 atom/cm2- implanted GaN annealed at 1100℃. Luminescence peaks at 356, 362, 376, 390, and 414 nm are observed on the 82 K cathodoluminescence spectrum. When the temperature is increased to 150 K, the intensities of the 356 and 414 nm peaks are nearly unchanged and the 362,376, and 390 nm peaks disappear. The intensity ratio of 538 nm （2H11/2 →4 4I15/2） and 559 nm （4A3/2 →4I15/2） is increased with the increase in temperature. We try to shed light on the above interesting phenomena.展开更多
A novel solid state cathodoluminescence(SSCL) device(the device has a structure of ITO/SiO2/Alq3/SiO2/Al) is fabricated using organic materials as the fluorescent film sandwiched between two SiO2 layers.When alternati...A novel solid state cathodoluminescence(SSCL) device(the device has a structure of ITO/SiO2/Alq3/SiO2/Al) is fabricated using organic materials as the fluorescent film sandwiched between two SiO2 layers.When alternating current(AC) voltage is applied to this device,uniform emissions are observed.When the voltage is 50 V,a longer wavelength emission(522 nm) is obtained,but the shorter wavelength emission(465 nm) is dominant when the voltage is 76 V.The origins of these emissions are discussed.The interface formed between SiO2 and tris-(8-hydroquinoline) aluminum(Alq3) of SSCL device was investigated by using X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy(XPS).Analyses of the XPS spectra reveal a deep diffusion of the indium into the interface.On the other hand,the interaction between indium and Alq3 occurs at the interface and results in the formation of a carbon-oxygen-metal(In or Al) complex in the contact region.This effect causes a luminescence quenching in the SSCL device.展开更多
Self-assembled GaN nanorods were grown by metal-organic chemical vapor deposition.A highly regular rosette-shaped cathodoluminescence pattern in the GaN nanorods is observed,where its origin is helpful to deepen the u...Self-assembled GaN nanorods were grown by metal-organic chemical vapor deposition.A highly regular rosette-shaped cathodoluminescence pattern in the GaN nanorods is observed,where its origin is helpful to deepen the understanding of GaN nanorod growth.The pattern forms at the very early stages of nanorod growth,which consists of yellow luminescence at the edges and the non-luminous region at six vertices of the hexagon.To clarify its origin,we carried out detailed cathodoluminescence studies,electron microscopy studies and nanoscale secondary ion mass spectrometry at both the nanorod surface and cross-section.We found the pattern is not related to optical resonance modes or polarity inversion,which are commonly reported in GaN nanostructures.After chemical composition and strain analysis,we found higher carbon and nitrogen cluster concentration and large compressive strain at the pattern area.The pattern formation may relate to facet preferential distribution of non-radiative recombination centers related to excess carbon/nitrogen.This work provides an insight into strain distribution and defect-related emission in GaN nanorod,which is critical for future optoelectronic applications.展开更多
In this report we explore the structural and optical properties of GaAs/A1GaAs heterostructure nanowires grown by metalorganic vapour phase epitaxy using gold seed-particles. The optical studies were done by low-tempe...In this report we explore the structural and optical properties of GaAs/A1GaAs heterostructure nanowires grown by metalorganic vapour phase epitaxy using gold seed-particles. The optical studies were done by low-temperature cathodo- luminescence （CL） in a scanning electron microscope （SEM）. We perform a systematic investigation of how the nanowire growth-temperature affects the total photon emission, and variations in the emission energy and intensity along the length of the nanowires. The morphology and crystal structures of the nanowires were investigated using SEM and transmission electron microscopy （TEM）. In order to correlate specific photon emission characteristics with variations in the nanowire crystal structure directly, TEM and spatially resolved CL measurements were performed on the same individual nanowires. We found that the main emission energy was located at around 1.48 eV, and that the emission intensity was greatly enhanced when increasing the GaAs nanowire core growth temperature. The data strongly suggests that this emission energy is related to rotational twins in the GaAs nanowire core. Our measurements also show that radial overgrowth by GaAs on the GaAs nanowire core can have a deteriorating effect on the optical quality of the nanowires. Finally, we conclude that an in situ pre-growth annealing step at a sufficiently high temperature significantly improves the optical quality of the nanowires.展开更多
Chirality plays an important role in biological processes,and enantiomers often possess similar physical properties and different physiologic functions.In recent years,chiral detection of enantiomers become a popular ...Chirality plays an important role in biological processes,and enantiomers often possess similar physical properties and different physiologic functions.In recent years,chiral detection of enantiomers become a popular topic.Plasmonic metasurfaces enhance weak inherent chiral effects of biomolecules,so they are used in chiral detection.Artificial intelligence algorithm makes a lot of contribution to many aspects of nanophotonics.Here,we propose a nanostructure design method based on reinforcement learning and devise chiral nanostructures to distinguish enantiomers.The algorithm finds out the metallic nanostructures with a sharp peak in circular dichroism spectra and emphasizes the frequency shifts caused by nearfield interaction of nanostructures and biomolecules.Our work inspires universal and efficient machine-learning methods for nanophotonic design.展开更多
基金Project supported by the National Key R&D Program of China (Grant No. 2019YFA0708202)the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant Nos. 11974023, 52021006, 61974139, 12074369, and 12104017)+1 种基金the “2011 Program” from the Peking–Tsinghua–IOP Collaborative Innovation Center of Quantum Matterthe Youth Supporting Program of Institute of Semiconductors
文摘To gain further understanding of the luminescence properties of multiquantum wells and the factors affecting them on a microscopic level,cathodoluminescence combined with scanning transmission electron microscopy and spectroscopy was used to measure the luminescence of In_(0.15)Ga_(0.85)N five-period multiquantum wells.The lattice-composition-energy relationship was established with the help of energy-dispersive x-ray spectroscopy,and the bandgaps of In_(0.15)Ga_(0.85)N and GaN in multiple quantum wells were extracted by electron energy loss spectroscopy to understand the features of cathodoluminescence spectra.The luminescence differences between different periods of multiquantum wells and the effects of defects such as composition fluctuation and dislocations on the luminescence of multiple quantum wells were revealed.Our study establishing the direct relationship between the atomic structure of In_(x)Ga_(1-x)N multiquantum wells and photoelectric properties provides useful information for nitride applications.
基金sponsored by the Scientific Research Fund of Heilongjiang Provincial Education Department(11551117)China Postdoctoral Foundation(20090460875)+1 种基金Pre-research Fund(2009KYG-01)Youth Skeleton Teacher Fund(10KXQ-07)of Harbin Normal University
文摘ZnS nanobelts with large aspect ratio are successfully synthesized on a large scale through thermally evaporating of ZnS powder with a trace of SnO_2 powder using gold coated Si wafer as the substrate at 1100°C.The results indicate that the as-obtained ZnS nanobelts are about 10 nm in thickness and hundreds of micrometers in length,and the aspect ratio reaches more than 104.Substrate dependent experiments are conducted to better study the growth mechanism of the ZnS nanobelts.Subsequently,optical properties of the as-synthesized ZnS nanobelts are also investigated by using a cathodoluminescence(CL) system,which shows the existence of a strong ultraviolet emission at 342 nm and two poor emission peaks at 522 nm and 683 nm at room temperature,respectively.
文摘Abstract This paper deals with characteristics of silicon isotope compositions and siliceous cathodoluminescence of host rocks, ores and hydrothermal silicified quartz of the Carlin-type ore deposits in the Yunnan-Guizhou-Guangxi triangle area. The study shows that primary silicified quartz is nonluminescent but quartz in host rocks and secondary silicified quartz are luminescent by the action of cathode rays. Correspondingly, silicon isotope compositions of host rocks, ores and hydro6thermal quartz veins are clearly distinguished. In strata from the Middle Triassic to the “Dachang” host bed, δ30Si of the host rocks ranges from 0.0% ?0.3%, while that of primary ore-forming silicified fluids from ?0.1% to ?0.4%; in the Upper Permian and Lower Carboniferous strata and Indosinian diabase host beds, δ30Si of the host rocks is from ?0.1% to ?0.2% and that of the primary silicified quartz veins from 0.3 % ?0.5 %. This pattern demonstrates the following geochemical mineralization process, primary ore-forming siliceous fluids migrated upwards quickly along the main passages of deep-seated faults from mantle to crust and entered secondary faults where gold deposits were eventually formed as a result of permeation and replacement of the siliceous ore-forming fluids into different ore-bearing strata. This gives important evidence for the fact that ore-forming fluids of this type of gold deposits were mainly derived from upper mantle differentiation and shows good prospects for deep gold deposits and geochemical background for large and superlarge gold deposits.
基金supported by the Foundation for Key Project of Ministry of Education, China (No. 211046)Open Fund of State Key Laboratory for Modification of Chemical Fibers and Polymer Materials, Dong Hua University (No. K1012)+1 种基金Open Fund State Key Laboratory of Inorganic Synthesis and Preparative Chemistry, College of Chemistry, Jilin University (No. 201222)Program for New Century Excellent Talents in Heilongjiang Provincial University
文摘In this work, flowerlike ZnO micro/nanostructures assembled from nanorods are obtained through a facile hydrothermal route. The experimental results indicated that the as-synthesized ZnO microflowers have an average diameter of 2 μm, composed of nanorods of an average diameter of 200 nm and a tapered morphology.ZnO with other morphologies were also obtained by varying the reaction conditions. Systematical conditiondependent experiments were conducted to reveal the growth mechansim of the microflowers. It is suggested that the zinc source types, solution p H value, and reaction temperature, as well as reaction time are responsible for the variations of ZnO morphology. Luminescence properties of ZnO microflowers were investigated through monitoring different parts of nanorods, showing good optical quality.
文摘Blue colored topaz is one of the most recognized gemstones worldwide.However,it is rarely found in the field and the products have been made mostly in laboratory using gamma,neutron and electron irradiation or combinations of these devices.Origin of the blue color in topaz remains not well understood, largely due to a lack of nondestructive way in idnetifying the blue topaz.Here we report a compari-
基金supported by the IUGS Deep-time Digitial Earth (DDE) Big Science ProgramNational Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant Nos. 42050104, 42172137, 41888101, and 42102092)+1 种基金Open Fund (Grant No. PLC20211102) of State Key Laboratory of Oil and Gas Reservoir Geology and Exploitation of Chengdu University of Technologythe Everest Scientific Research Program of Chengdu University of Technology (Grant No. 2021ZF11402)。
文摘Zircon is a widely-used heavy mineral in geochronological and geochemical research because it can extract important information to understand the history and genesis of rocks. Zircon has various types,and an accurate examination of zircon type is a prerequisite procedure before further analysis.Cathodoluminescence(CL) imaging is one of the most reliable ways to classify zircons. However, current CL image examination is conducted by manual work, which is time-consuming, bias-prone, and requires expertise. An automated and bias-free method for zircon classification is absent but necessary. To this end, deep convolutional neural networks(DCNNs) and transfer learning are applied in this study to classify the common types of zircons, i.e., igneous, metamorphic, and hydrothermal zircons. An atlas with over 4000 CL images of these three types of zircons is created, and three DCNNs are trained using these images. The results of this study indicate that the DCNNs can distinguish hydrothermal zircons from other zircons, as indicated by the highest accuracy of 100%. Although similar textures in igneous and metamorphic zircons pose great challenges for zircon classification, the DCNNs successfully classify 95% igneous and 92% metamorphic zircons. This study demonstrates the high accuracy of DCNNs in zircon classification and presents the great potentiality of deep learning techniques in numerous geoscientific disciplines.
文摘Optical cathodoluminescence microscopy (CLM) can provide very useful information both on mineral zoning formed during crystal growth and on variations in chemical composition of sphalerites which is reflected by their visible colors. Gem quality sphalerite crystals associated with dolomite, calcite and fluorite having 3 different visible colors - green, honey and brown - were studied to compare their mineral chemistry and CL characteristics. Electron microprobe analyses indicated essentially no significant differences in terms of major components. Although the common CL-quencher ferrous iron contents of all three were lower than 0.25 wt %, none of the sphalerites cathodoluminescenced: two (brown and honey) were non-CL, the green sphalerite showed very week CL in faint brown color. Other trace elements that were analyzed include Fe, Cd, Mn, Ag, Hg, In, Bi, Cu, Ge, and Ga. Fe, Cd, Ga and Cu were relatively higher than the others. Most significant differences with respect to the common trace elements include honey colored sphalerites are essentially Fe- and Cd-poor but rich in Ga, green sphalerites are Fe- and Cd- rich but poor in all the others, and brown sphalerites are rich in Cd. No conclusive relation between non-CL behavior of all three sphalerites and their trace element chemistry was established, however; low quantities of common CL activators in sphalerite crystal structures such as Mn, Cu, and In were the main cause of the non-CL behavior.
基金Project supported by the Doctoral Foundation of University of Jinan (Grant No.XBS0845)the Key Laboratory of Luminescence and Optical Information (Beijing Jiaotong University)+2 种基金Ministry of Education,China (Grant No.2010LOI01)the Natural Science Foundation of Shandong Province,China (Grant Nos.Y2008A21 and SZR0704)the Scientific Research Foundation of the Education Department of Shandong Province,China (Grant No.J08LI12)
文摘This paper utilizes the brightness-voltage waveform curve to investigate the primary electron in solid state cathodoluminescence. The results indicate that the primary electron is from the interface state of SiO2/MEH-PPV （Poly[2- methoxy-5-（2-ethylhexyloxy）-1,4-phenylenevinylene]） under the lower electric field which contributes to the 580-nm emission. With increasing the electric field, the 405-nm emission is obtained, and under this condition, the origin of the primary electron is mainly from tunneling.
基金supported by the National Key Research and Development Program of China (grant no.2017YFA0206000)Beijing Natural Science Foundation (grant nos. Z180011)+3 种基金the National Key Research and Development Program of China (grant nos. 2020YFA0211300, 2017YFA0205700, 2019YFA0210203,2018YFA0306200)National Science Foundation of China (grant nos. 12027807, 61521004, 21790364 and 11625418)PKUBaidu Fund Project (grant no.2020BD023)High-performance Computing Platform of Peking University
文摘Photonic topological insulators with robust boundary states can enable great applications for optical communication and quantum emission,such as unidirectional waveguide and single-mode laser.However,because of the diffraction limit of light,the physical insight of topological resonance remains unexplored in detail,like the dark line that exists with the crys-talline symmetry-protected topological edge state.Here,we experimentally observe the dark line of the Z_(2)photonic topo-logical insulator in the visible range by photoluminescence and specify its location by cathodoluminescence characteriza-tion,and elucidate its mechanism with the p-d orbital electromagnetic field distribution which calculated by numerical sim-ulation.Our investigation provides a deeper understanding of Z_(2)topological edge states and may have great signific-ance to the design of future on-chip topological devices.
基金This work is supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China.
文摘Polycrystalline diamond films have been synthesized on various substrates by hot filament CVD from the mixture gases of methane and hydrogen. The interface layers between CVD diamond films and substrates have been investigated by X-ray diffraction (XRD) and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS). In addition, visible luminescence between 2.0～3.5eV of undoped and boron-doped CVD diamond films has also been studied by cathodoluminescence.
文摘Cathodoluminescence （CL） as a radiative light produced by an electron beam exciting a luminescent material, has beenwidely used in imaging and spectroscopic detection of semiconductor, mineral and biological samples with an ultrahigh spatial resolution. Conventional CL spectroscopy shows an excellent performance in characterization of traditional mate-rial luminescence, such as spatial composition variations and fluorescent displays. With the development of nanotech-nology, advances of modern microscopy enable CL technique to obtain deep valuable insight of the testing sample, and further extend its applications in the material science, especially for opto-electronic investigations at nanoscale. In this article, we review the study of CL microscopy applied in semiconductor nanostructures for the dislocation, carrier diffu-sion, band structure, doping level and exciton recombination. Then advantages of CL in revealing and manipulating sur-face plasmon resonances of metallic nanoantennas are discussed. Finally, the challenge of CL technology is summa-rized, and potential CL applications for the future opto-electronic study are proposed.
基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.41930428,U2344205,42363009,42002089)the Jiangxi Provincial Natural Science Foundation(Nos.20224BAB213040,20224BAB203036,20224ACB203008)+1 种基金the DHBK project from East China University of Technology(DHBK2019320)the Graduate Innovation Fund from East China University of Technology(YC2023-S554).
文摘The Songshugang deposit is a large Ta-Nb deposit in South China,with Ta-Nb mineralization associated genetically with the granite and pegmatite.A diversity of quartz from topaz-albite granite,quartz-mica pegmatite,quartz-feldspar pegmatite,and quartz-fluorite pegmatite at Songshugang was studied by CL and LA-ICP-MS in order to constrain enrichment mechanisms of Nb and Ta and to find geochemical indicators of quartz for rare metal deposits.Cathodoluminescence image illuminates a canvas of complexity,the quartz from topaz-albite granite,quartz-mica pegmatite,quartz-feldspar pegmatite,and quartz-fluorite pegmatite,exhibits numerous dark CL streaks,patches,and a series of healed fractures.These textures suggest that the rocks were fractured because of deep crustal pressure,and underwent later hydrothermal metasomatism and quartz filling.The quartz from quartz-fluorite pegmatite present limited patches or fractures but distinct growth bands,indicating that the melt fluid composition during the formation of quartz at this stage varies greatly and is less aff ected by mechanical fragmentation.The LA-ICP-MS analysis of quartz shows that there is a positive correlation between Al and Li in the quartz from topaz-albite granite,quartz-mica pegmatite,quartz-feldspar pegmatite,to quartz-fluorite pegmatite,indicating that Al mainly enters the quartz lattice through charge compensation substitution mechanism with Li.However,our data deviate from the theoretical Li:Al mass ratio of~1:3.89 in quartz,indicating that there may be competition between H^(+)and Li in a water-rich magmatic environment.The quartz from topaz-albite granite is enriched in K and Na elements,and the quartz from quartz-fluorite pegmatite is enriched in fluorite with a low Ca content in quartz,further elucidating that these rocks were subjected to hydrothermal metasomatism.From topaz-albitite granite to quartz-fluorite pegmatite,Al,Li and Ge content and Al/Ti,Ge/Ti,Sb/Ti ratios in quartz gradually increased,but Ti content gradually decreased,reflecting the high evolution of magma,which can enrich rare metal elements.Based on the characteristics of quartz CL textures and trace elements in topaz-albite granite,quartz-mica pegmatite,quartz-feldspar pegmatite,and quartz-fluorite pegmatite,combined with the albitization and K-feldspathization of rocks,it is suggested that the Nb-Ta mineralization in Songshugang may be influenced by the combined action of magmatic crystallization differentiation and fluid metasomatism.By comparing the quartz in the Songshugang pluton with the quartz in the granite type and pegmatite type rare metal deposits recognized in the world,the Songshugang pegmatite share similarities with the LCT-type pegmatite.Combined with previous studies,the Ge/Ti>0.1 and Ti<10 ppm,as well as Al,Li,Ge,Sb,K,Na contents and Al/Ti,Sb/Ti ratios in quartz have the potential to be a powerful exploration marker for identifying granite-like pegmatitic Nb-Ta deposits in other places.
基金financially supported by the German Research Foundation (No. SCHE-517/10-1)
文摘This paper shows how a faulty approach to the study of mineral inclusions in zircon can lead to misleading interpretations of the geological context.We present and discuss two well-documented examples.Zircon grains separated from HP metamorphic jadeitite of the Rio San Juan Complex,Dominican Republic,and from UHP pyrope quartzite of the Dora Maira Massif,northern Italy,were studied using cathodoluminescence(CL)techniques,in combination with mineral inclusion and age data.In general,zircon from both localities shows inherited magmatic core domains with oscillatory zoning and metamorphic rims.The magmatic cores of zircon from the jadeitite yield ages of 115–117 Ma and host jadeite and omphacite which are of metamorphic origin and formed at about 78 Ma.Zircon from lawsonite blueschist,representing the country rock of the jadeitite,contains domains with oscillatory zoning that are nearly identical in age to the zircon cores from the adjacent jadeitite,and also contains younger metamorphic minerals such as lawsonite,albite,phengite(Si3.68),chlorite,and omphacite.Similar observations were made on the magmatic cores of zircon from the pyrope quartzite.These are about 275 Ma in age and host pyrope,phengite(Si3.55),talc,and kyanite,all of which formed during UHP metamorphism at about 35 Ma.Zircon from the biotite-phengite-gneiss country rock(metagranite)shows oscillatory zoning and yields ages that are identical to those of the magmatic cores of zircon from pyrope quartzite,which thus reflect granitic intrusion ages.The country-rock zircon also encloses metamorphic minerals with ages of about 35 Ma.Such minerals are,for example,garnet and phengite,as well as a polymineralic assemblage of clinopyroxene+garnet+phengite+quartz,that point to formation at UHP metamorphic conditions around 40 kbar/750℃.Based on these examples we suggest an effective approach centered on key evidence from CL studies to show that magmatic domains of zircon may actually contain pseudo-inclusions which were not entrapped during an early stage of formation,but were instead introduced during later metamorphic or metasomatic events along microcracks representing pathways for fluid influx.Cathodoluminescence microscopy is thus an excellent tool for avoiding such pitfalls by allowing distinction between true inclusions and pseudo-inclusions in zircon.
文摘As a wide energy gap semiconductor, diamond is expected to play a role in UV light-emitting diode or laser. However, the impurities and vacancies in diamond exert a great influence on optical properties of the crystals. It is important, therefore, to study the relation between impurities and the optical properties, and furthermore, to study the control of the impurities.
文摘Garnet is one of the most significant minerals in metamorphic rocks, that provides key information on prograde, peak-metamorphic and retrograde parts of the pressure-temperature （PT） path. Such results require a detailed knowledge of its different growth domains. For iron-poor compositions, the cathodoluminescence （CL） microscopy is an important and often overlooked method and allows to identify the internal structures of all garnet grains in one thin section within only a few seconds. The advantage of the CL-microscope is to deliver low magnification images in true color, not only of garnet but also, for instance, of other rock forming silicates, carbonates, sulfates, etc., of metamorphic, but also of sedimentary and magmatic origin, using polished thin sections. Internal structures of grossular from Mexico and pyrope from the Italian Alps were characterized and visualized by CL-microscopy. The different growth domains were additionally studied using CL-spectra and electron microprobe （EMP） analysis. Grossular shows a patchy zonation in its core while in mantle and rim zones oscillatory zoning is observed. It contains zones of anomalous birefringence, zones of orange and bluish luminescence and zones lacking luminescence. Different but low amounts of the activator elements Mn2＋ and Eu2＋ are responsible for the orange and bluish luminescent domains. Pyrope is also characterized by oscillatory growth zones, shows a dull luminescent core with a change of crystal morphology during growth, and displays an increase of brightness from core towards rim--the outermost rim, however, is lacking luminescence. The different luminescent zones are characterized by different amounts of Dy3＋, Tb3＋, Sm3＋ and Sm2＋ as activator elements. Because of slow diffusion rates of activators such as the REEs Sm, Dy and Tb, it can be still possible to visualize possible prograde and/or peak pressure stage growth domains of garnet, even if later high temperature events may have homogenized the major element profiles. Such domains may help to identify respective assemblages of mineral inclusions, and hence these results can represent an integral part of a detailed PT path. Thus the CL-information can be used as an important pathfinder prior to supplementary investigations, as for instance EMP, ion probe, mineral or fluid inclusion studies.
基金partly supported by the National Natural Science Fund of China(Nos.61306004,51002179,11304354 and 51272270)the STS-Network Plan+2 种基金the CAS(No.KFJ-EW-STS-043)the Natural Science Fund of Jiangsu Province(No.BK20130263)the Collaborative Innovation Center of Suzhou Nano Science and Technology,and the PAPD and USTS Cooperative Innovation Center
文摘Er ions are implanted into the GaN thick films grown by hydride vapor phase epitaxy. The implantation energy is 200 keV and the implantation doses are 1 × 10^13, 1 × 10^14, 1 × 10^15, and 5 × 10^15 atom/cm2, respectively. The effects of the implantation dose and annealing temperature on the GaN band-edge luminescence are investigated. The cathodoluminescence spectra from 82 to 323 K are measured for 1 × 10^15 atom/cm2- implanted GaN annealed at 1100℃. Luminescence peaks at 356, 362, 376, 390, and 414 nm are observed on the 82 K cathodoluminescence spectrum. When the temperature is increased to 150 K, the intensities of the 356 and 414 nm peaks are nearly unchanged and the 362,376, and 390 nm peaks disappear. The intensity ratio of 538 nm （2H11/2 →4 4I15/2） and 559 nm （4A3/2 →4I15/2） is increased with the increase in temperature. We try to shed light on the above interesting phenomena.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant No. 60806047)the Natural Science Foundation Project of CQ CSTC (Grant No. 2009BB2237)+1 种基金the Science and Technology of Chongqing Municipal Education Commission (Grant No. KJ080816)the Natural Science Foundation of Chongqing Normal University (Grant Nos. 07XLB015 and 08XLS12)
文摘A novel solid state cathodoluminescence(SSCL) device(the device has a structure of ITO/SiO2/Alq3/SiO2/Al) is fabricated using organic materials as the fluorescent film sandwiched between two SiO2 layers.When alternating current(AC) voltage is applied to this device,uniform emissions are observed.When the voltage is 50 V,a longer wavelength emission(522 nm) is obtained,but the shorter wavelength emission(465 nm) is dominant when the voltage is 76 V.The origins of these emissions are discussed.The interface formed between SiO2 and tris-(8-hydroquinoline) aluminum(Alq3) of SSCL device was investigated by using X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy(XPS).Analyses of the XPS spectra reveal a deep diffusion of the indium into the interface.On the other hand,the interaction between indium and Alq3 occurs at the interface and results in the formation of a carbon-oxygen-metal(In or Al) complex in the contact region.This effect causes a luminescence quenching in the SSCL device.
基金B.J.Z.would like to thank the China Scholarship Council and the Australia National University for her scholarship supportX.Y.thanks the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.61974166 and 51702368)for financial supportWe would like to thank Dr.Xu Zhang from Zhengzhou University for helpful discussion on some of the strain aspects in this work.
文摘Self-assembled GaN nanorods were grown by metal-organic chemical vapor deposition.A highly regular rosette-shaped cathodoluminescence pattern in the GaN nanorods is observed,where its origin is helpful to deepen the understanding of GaN nanorod growth.The pattern forms at the very early stages of nanorod growth,which consists of yellow luminescence at the edges and the non-luminous region at six vertices of the hexagon.To clarify its origin,we carried out detailed cathodoluminescence studies,electron microscopy studies and nanoscale secondary ion mass spectrometry at both the nanorod surface and cross-section.We found the pattern is not related to optical resonance modes or polarity inversion,which are commonly reported in GaN nanostructures.After chemical composition and strain analysis,we found higher carbon and nitrogen cluster concentration and large compressive strain at the pattern area.The pattern formation may relate to facet preferential distribution of non-radiative recombination centers related to excess carbon/nitrogen.This work provides an insight into strain distribution and defect-related emission in GaN nanorod,which is critical for future optoelectronic applications.
文摘In this report we explore the structural and optical properties of GaAs/A1GaAs heterostructure nanowires grown by metalorganic vapour phase epitaxy using gold seed-particles. The optical studies were done by low-temperature cathodo- luminescence （CL） in a scanning electron microscope （SEM）. We perform a systematic investigation of how the nanowire growth-temperature affects the total photon emission, and variations in the emission energy and intensity along the length of the nanowires. The morphology and crystal structures of the nanowires were investigated using SEM and transmission electron microscopy （TEM）. In order to correlate specific photon emission characteristics with variations in the nanowire crystal structure directly, TEM and spatially resolved CL measurements were performed on the same individual nanowires. We found that the main emission energy was located at around 1.48 eV, and that the emission intensity was greatly enhanced when increasing the GaAs nanowire core growth temperature. The data strongly suggests that this emission energy is related to rotational twins in the GaAs nanowire core. Our measurements also show that radial overgrowth by GaAs on the GaAs nanowire core can have a deteriorating effect on the optical quality of the nanowires. Finally, we conclude that an in situ pre-growth annealing step at a sufficiently high temperature significantly improves the optical quality of the nanowires.
基金This work is supported by the National Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.12027807,62225501,and 11974002)National Key Research and Development Program of China(Grant No.2020YFA0211300,2020YFA0906900,and 2021YFF1200500)PKU-Baidu Fund Project(Grant No.2020BD023),and High-performance Computing Platform of Peking University.
文摘Chirality plays an important role in biological processes,and enantiomers often possess similar physical properties and different physiologic functions.In recent years,chiral detection of enantiomers become a popular topic.Plasmonic metasurfaces enhance weak inherent chiral effects of biomolecules,so they are used in chiral detection.Artificial intelligence algorithm makes a lot of contribution to many aspects of nanophotonics.Here,we propose a nanostructure design method based on reinforcement learning and devise chiral nanostructures to distinguish enantiomers.The algorithm finds out the metallic nanostructures with a sharp peak in circular dichroism spectra and emphasizes the frequency shifts caused by nearfield interaction of nanostructures and biomolecules.Our work inspires universal and efficient machine-learning methods for nanophotonic design.
