Rare earth doped CaSO 4 luminescence phosphors for applications in novel displays – new recipes

New Recipes for rare earth doped CaSO 4 luminescence phosphors which give high photoluminescence efficiency combined with high thermal stability desired for noval display applications are described. The influence of cooling rate, thermal treatments and water washing as well as crystal size and morphology on the luminescence efficiency are described. While a modified co‐precipitation technique was found best suited for preparing thermostimulated luminescence phosphors required for radiation dosimetry, those made by solid state diffusion reactions at high temperatures were found best suited to achieve the high photoluminescence efficiency required for lighting and display applications. (© 2006 WILEY‐VCH Verlag GmbH & Co. KGaA, Weinheim)