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Internal Quantum Efficiency Measurement of Phosphor Powders

By Satoko Suzuki

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January 5, 2024

Introduction

3D Fluorescence High-Speed Measurement System
FP-8500 3D Fluorescence
High-Speed Measurement System

Some white LEDs consist of two types of materials: a luminescent diode that emits a blue light in the near-UV region, and a phosphor that emits visible light from the absorption to the near-UV region. Determining a phosphor’s internal quantum efficiency is an important parameter in evaluating the emission efficiency of a white LED. A molecule’s efficiency to fluoresce is described by its quantum yield and the internal quantum efficiency is defined as the ratio of the number of photons emitted by the sample to the number of photons absorbed by the sample.

This application note illustrates the measurement reproducibility of the internal quantum efficiency of two phosphor powders from the evaluation of a white LED.

Experimental

To calculate the internal quantum efficiency, both the sample spectrum and incident light spectrum must be measured. The incident light spectrum is the emission spectrum of the excitation light scattered by a BaSO4 reflectance standard, shown in Figure 1. A calibrated light source is then used for spectral correction of the measured spectrum.

Measurement of the incident light (left) and sample fluorescence and excitation scattered light using the integrating sphere.
Figure 1. Measurement of the incident light (left) and sample fluorescence and
excitation scattered light using the integrating sphere.

Keywords

190-FP-0017C, FP-8500, ESC-842 Calibrated WI light source, ISF-834 Integrating sphere, Phosphors, Materials, Fluorescence, Internal quantum yield, FWQE-880 Quantum Yield Calculation program

Results

To confirm reproducibility, five repeat measurements were made for each sample (by refilling the sample cell) and are shown in Figure 2 and 3. High reproducibility was obtained for both phosphor measurements as indicated by the difference between the maximum and minimum values of the internal quantum efficiency (within 1.5% with a coefficient of variance of 0.6%), shown in Table 1 and 2.

Incident light spectrum (black), fluorescence spectrum of yellow phosphor sample 1 (red), sample 2 (blue), sample 3 (green), sample 4 (pink), and sample 5 (light blue). Inset: zoomed in fluorescence spectrum around 550 nm peak
Figure 2. Incident light spectrum (black), fluorescence spectrum of yellow phosphor sample 1 (red), sample 2 (blue), sample 3 (green), sample 4 (pink), and sample 5 (light blue). Inset: zoomed in fluorescence spectrum around 550 nm peak.
Incident light spectrum (black), fluorescence spectrum of red phosphor sample 1 (red), sample 2 (blue), sample 3 (green), sample 4 (pink), and sample 5 (light blue). Inset: zoomed in fluorescence spectrum around 550 nm peak
Figure 3. Incident light spectrum (black), fluorescence spectrum of red phosphor sample 1 (red), sample 2 (blue), sample 3 (green), sample 4 (pink), and sample 5 (light blue). Inset: zoomed-in fluorescence spectrum around 550 nm peak.

Table 1. Calculated results of the internal quantum efficiency of the yellow phosphor.

Number of MeasurementSample Absorption RateExternal Quantum Efficiency (%)Internal Quantum Efficiency (%)
187.680.792.1
287.480.391.9
387.379.991.6
487.279.791.4
587.179.090.7
Average87.379.991.5
SD0.190.640.54
C.V.0.220.800.59

Table 2. Calculated results of the internal quantum efficiency of the yellow phosphor.

Number of Measurement(%)Absorption Rate (%)External Quantum Efficiency (%)Internal Quantum Efficiency (%)
178.265.884.1
277.664.983.6
377.965.984.6
477.865.484.1
577.966.184.9
Average77.965.684.3
SD0.220.480.50
C.V.0.280.730.60

Required Products and Software

FP-8500
ESC-842 Calibrated WI light source
ISF-834 Integrating sphere
FWQE-880 Quantum Yield Calculation program

This document has been prepared based on information available at the time of publication and is subject to revision without notice. Although the contents are checked with the utmost care, we do not guarantee their accuracy or completeness. JASCO Corporation assumes no responsibility or liability for any loss or damage incurred as a result of the use of any information contained in this document. Copyright and other intellectual property rights in this document remain the property of JASCO Corporation. Please do not attempt to copy, modify, redistribute, or sell etc. in whole or in part without prior written permission.

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About the Author

Satoko Suzuki is a senior manager of the molecular spectroscopy applications laboratory at the JASCO facility in Hachioji Japan.

JASCO Application Note

Internal Quantum Efficiency Measurement of Phosphor Powders

Introduction

3D Fluorescence High-Speed Measurement System
FP-8500 3D Fluorescence
High-Speed Measurement System

Some white LEDs consist of two types of materials: a luminescent diode that emits a blue light in the near-UV region, and a phosphor that emits visible light from the absorption to the near-UV region. Determining a phosphor’s internal quantum efficiency is an important parameter in evaluating the emission efficiency of a white LED. A molecule’s efficiency to fluoresce is described by its quantum yield and the internal quantum efficiency is defined as the ratio of the number of photons emitted by the sample to the number of photons absorbed by the sample.

This application note illustrates the measurement reproducibility of the internal quantum efficiency of two phosphor powders from the evaluation of a white LED.

Experimental

To calculate the internal quantum efficiency, both the sample spectrum and incident light spectrum must be measured. The incident light spectrum is the emission spectrum of the excitation light scattered by a BaSO4 reflectance standard, shown in Figure 1. A calibrated light source is then used for spectral correction of the measured spectrum.

Measurement of the incident light (left) and sample fluorescence and excitation scattered light using the integrating sphere.
Figure 1. Measurement of the incident light (left) and sample fluorescence and
excitation scattered light using the integrating sphere.

Results

To confirm reproducibility, five repeat measurements were made for each sample (by refilling the sample cell) and are shown in Figure 2 and 3. High reproducibility was obtained for both phosphor measurements as indicated by the difference between the maximum and minimum values of the internal quantum efficiency (within 1.5% with a coefficient of variance of 0.6%), shown in Table 1 and 2.

Incident light spectrum (black), fluorescence spectrum of yellow phosphor sample 1 (red), sample 2 (blue), sample 3 (green), sample 4 (pink), and sample 5 (light blue). Inset: zoomed in fluorescence spectrum around 550 nm peak
Figure 2. Incident light spectrum (black), fluorescence spectrum of yellow phosphor sample 1 (red), sample 2 (blue), sample 3 (green), sample 4 (pink), and sample 5 (light blue). Inset: zoomed in fluorescence spectrum around 550 nm peak.
Incident light spectrum (black), fluorescence spectrum of red phosphor sample 1 (red), sample 2 (blue), sample 3 (green), sample 4 (pink), and sample 5 (light blue). Inset: zoomed in fluorescence spectrum around 550 nm peak
Figure 3. Incident light spectrum (black), fluorescence spectrum of red phosphor sample 1 (red), sample 2 (blue), sample 3 (green), sample 4 (pink), and sample 5 (light blue). Inset: zoomed-in fluorescence spectrum around 550 nm peak.

Table 1. Calculated results of the internal quantum efficiency of the yellow phosphor.

Number of MeasurementSample Absorption RateExternal Quantum Efficiency (%)Internal Quantum Efficiency (%)
187.680.792.1
287.480.391.9
387.379.991.6
487.279.791.4
587.179.090.7
Average87.379.991.5
SD0.190.640.54
C.V.0.220.800.59

Table 2. Calculated results of the internal quantum efficiency of the yellow phosphor.

Number of Measurement(%)Absorption Rate (%)External Quantum Efficiency (%)Internal Quantum Efficiency (%)
178.265.884.1
277.664.983.6
377.965.984.6
477.865.484.1
577.966.184.9
Average77.965.684.3
SD0.220.480.50
C.V.0.280.730.60

Keywords

190-FP-0017C, FP-8500, ESC-842 Calibrated WI light source, ISF-834 Integrating sphere, Phosphors, Materials, Fluorescence, Internal quantum yield, FWQE-880 Quantum Yield Calculation program

Required Products and Software

FP-8500
ESC-842 Calibrated WI light source
ISF-834 Integrating sphere
FWQE-880 Quantum Yield Calculation program

This document has been prepared based on information available at the time of publication and is subject to revision without notice. Although the contents are checked with the utmost care, we do not guarantee their accuracy or completeness. JASCO Corporation assumes no responsibility or liability for any loss or damage incurred as a result of the use of any information contained in this document. Copyright and other intellectual property rights in this document remain the property of JASCO Corporation. Please do not attempt to copy, modify, redistribute, or sell etc. in whole or in part without prior written permission.
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