Improving Upconversion Photoluminescence of GdAlO<sub>3</sub>:Er<sup>3+</sup>, Yb<sup>3+</sup> Phosphors via Ga<sup>3+</sup>, Lu<sup>3+</sup> Doping

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International Journal of Optics

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Figure 5: Improving Upconversion Photoluminescence of GdAlO<sub>3</sub>:Er<sup>3+</sup>, Yb<sup>3+</sup> Phosphors via Ga<sup>3+</sup>, Lu<sup>3+</sup> Doping 

International Journal of Optics

Improving Upconversion Photoluminescence of GdAlO3:Er3+, Yb3+ Phosphors via Ga3+, Lu3+ Doping

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Improving Upconversion Photoluminescence of GdAlO₃:Er³⁺, Yb³⁺ Phosphors via Ga³⁺, Lu³⁺ Doping