Annealing on lattice engineering and luminescence in LYSO:Ce scintillators

Key Points

• The research aims to understand how different annealing parameters affect the microstructure and luminescent properties of LYSO:Ce scintillators.
• Systematic investigation of annealing temperature (1100-1300 °C) and duration (6-12 h)
• Assessment of microstructure and optical properties post-annealing
• Analysis of luminescence characteristics in cerium doped LYSO:Ce
• Optimal annealing temperatures enhance luminescent efficiency and microstructural integrity
• Higher temperatures resulted in improved clarity in optical properties
• Specific time ranges showed significant effects on luminescence intensity