Optical properties of Tm3+ ion are studied in a (high Ba)-tellurite glass.
The glass shows strong absorption and intense IR-emission properties.
Judd–Ofelt data suggest – the Tm3+ ion in this glass experiences strong crystal field.
Yb3+-co-doped glass shows strong 804 nm upconversion emission from its Tm3+ ion under 980 nm laser excitation.
Optical data show prospect of use of the glasses as IR laser medium and as bio-marker.