Abstract: A lighting apparatus is presented. The lighting apparatus includes a semiconductor light source capable of producing blue light of high power density, the semiconductor light source radiationally coupled to a phosphor of formula I in a monolithic form selected from single crystal and ceramic, Ax (M, Mn)Fy (I) where A is Li, Na, K, Rb, Cs, or a combination thereof, M is Si, Ge, Sn, Ti, Zr, Al, Ga, In, Sc, Hf, Y, La, Nb, Ta, Bi, Gd, or a combination thereof, x is an absolute value of a charge of an [MFy] ion; and y is 5, 6, or 7.

Abstract: The present approach generally relates to systems and methods for implementing energy modulated tomographic imaging of nanoparticles. In certain embodiments, a first energy is used to activate probe particles labeling an anatomy or tissue of interest. The probe particles, once activated, emit photons at a different rate and/or spectrum in response to an underlying physiological event, such as action potentials propagating in the labeled anatomy or tissue. The emitted photons may then be detected and used to map or image the occurrence of the physiological event.

Abstract: A lighting apparatus is presented. The lighting apparatus includes a semiconductor light source capable of producing blue light of high power density, the semiconductor light source radiationally coupled to a phosphor of formula I in a monolithic form selected from single crystal and ceramic, Ax (M, Mn)Fy (I) where A is Li, Na, K, Rb, Cs, or a combination thereof, M is Si, Ge, Sn, Ti, Zr, Al, Ga, In, Sc, Hf, Y, La, Nb, Ta, Bi, Gd, or a combination thereof, x is an absolute value of a charge of an [MFy] ion; and y is 5, 6, or 7.

Abstract: Blue and green-emitting Eu2+-activated oxyhalide phosphors of formula A-E may be used in devices for lighting or display applications: A. M3SiO3X4:Eu2+; B. M5Si3O9X4:Eu2+; C. M1.64Si0.82O3.1X0.36:Eu2+; D. M10Si3O9X14:Eu2+; E. M2SiO3X2:Eu2+; and wherein M is Ba, Ca, Sr, or a mixture thereof; X is Cl or Br, or a mixture thereof.

Abstract: The present approach generally relates to systems and methods for implementing energy modulated tomographic imaging of nanoparticles. In certain embodiments, a first energy is used to activate probe particles labeling an anatomy or tissue of interest. The probe particles, once activated, emit photons at a different rate and/or spectrum in response to an underlying physiological event, such as action potentials propagating in the labeled anatomy or tissue. The emitted photons may then be detected and used to map or image the occurrence of the physiological event.

Abstract: A blue or yellow persistent phosphor composition is provided, along with methods for making and using the composition. In one embodiment, the phosphor comprises a formula of Aa-b-c-BdCe(Of-gNg):Eub,-REc, wherein, A may be Sr, Ca, Ba, or a combination thereof; B may be Mg, Zn, Co, or a combination thereof; C may be Si, Ge, or a combination thereof; a is between 1 and 2.0; b is between 0.0005 and 0.1; c is between 0.0005 and 0.1; d is between 0.9 and 1; e is between 2 and 2.1; f is between 6 and 7; g is between 0.001 and 0.1; and RE is Dy, Nd, Er, Ho, Tm, Yb or a combination thereof. Embodiments use Sr, Mg and Si to produce blue phosphors or Ca, Mg and Si to produce yellow phosphors. In other embodiments, methods for making and applications for using, including uses in toys, emergency equipment, clothing, and instrument panels, are provided.

Abstract: A blue (Sr rich) or yellow (Ca rich) persistent phosphor composition is provided, along with methods for making and using the composition. More specifically, in one embodiment, the phosphor includes a material having a formula of Aa-b-c BdCe(Of-gNg):Eub, REc. In this formula, A may be Sr, Ca, Ba, or a combination of these metals; B may be Mg, Zn, Co, or a combination thereof; C may be Si, Ge, or a combination thereof; a is between 1 and 2.0; b is between 0.0005 and 0.1; c is between 0.0005 and 0.1; d is between 0.9 and 1; e is between 2 and 2.1; f is between 6 and 7; g is between 0.001 and 0.1; and RE is Dy, Nd, Er, Ho, Tm, Yb or a combination thereof. Beneficial embodiments use Sr, Mg and Si to produce phosphors that are blue in color or Ca, Mg and Si to produce phosphors that are yellow in color. In another embodiment, methods are provided for making persistent phosphors having the formulations above.

Abstract: A blue persistent phosphor composition is provided, along with methods for making and using the composition. More specifically, in one embodiment, the phosphor includes a material having a formula of A3M10-xC1+x(O20-xNx):Eu, RE wherein A may be Ba, Sr, Ca, K, Na or a combination thereof, M may be Al, B, Zn, Co, Ga, Sc or a combination thereof, and C may be Si or Ge or a combination thereof; x is between 0.001 and 5.0; and RE is Dy, Nd, Er, Ho, Tm, Yb, Sm or a combination thereof. Beneficial embodiments use Sr, Si and a combination of Al and B to produce phosphors that are blue in color and have a slower rate of decay. In another embodiment, methods are provided for making persistent phosphors having the formulations above. Other embodiments provide applications for such a phosphor, including uses in toys, emergency equipment, clothing, and instrument panels, among others.