Gold (Au) clusters with well-defined geometrical structures have attracted substantial
attention due to their unique optical and catalytic properties, which are drastically changed …

We study, both experimentally and theoretically, the modification of Er 3+
photoluminescence properties in Si dielectric nanoslots. The ultrathin nanoslot (down to 5 …

Rare-earth ions sensitization is, nowadays, a relevant topic in modern technologies. Noble
metal nanoclusters can effectively sensitize lanthanide photoluminecence (PL) via excitation …

The issue of sustainable energy supply is a global problem for pursuing future endeavours
in the energy area. In countries such as China and India there is a tremendous growth at the …

Plasmonic nanostructures have been the object of strong scientific interest in the last decade
for their linear and nonlinear optical properties. The present work is focused on the …

The addition of various oxidants to the near-linear Sm (II) complex [Sm (N††) 2](1), where
N†† is the bulky bis (triisopropylsilyl) amide ligand {N (SiiPr3) 2}, afforded a family of …

The active modulation of optical response of quantum emitters at the nanoscale is of
paramount importance to realize tunable light sources for nanophotonic devices. Herein, a …

Abstract Co–Au alloy Metallic nanoparticles (MNPs) are formed by sequential ion
implantation of Co and Au into silica glass at room temperature. The ion ranges of Au ions …

Finding effective strategies for improving the luminescence emission performance of Er3+
ions in silica is of paramount importance for the realization of efficient Er-based …

The extended x-ray absorption fine structure (EXAFS) and the Atomic force microscopy
(AFM) have been used to study the local structural information of Ni nanoparticles implanted …