Ce3+ doped LiYF4 nanoparticles fabrication by laser ablation

Here we report on laser ablation approach to produce dielectric crystalline nanoparticles Ce:LiYF 4 inspired by method for metal nanoparticles fabrication in aqueous solutions. The obtained water solution has shown tangible presence of compound we believe to be agglomerates of Ce:LiYF 4 nanocrystals. The obtained powder has shown luminescence with peaks at 310 nm and 325 nm which is characteristic for the scheelite structured fluoride and luminescence decay quenching characteristic for Ce-doped nanoparticles.