Crystal-size dependence of replenishment effect in BaFBr:Eu

Excitation spectra of photo-stimulated luminescence (PSL) in BaFBr:Eu and BaFBr:Eu ☎ Na crystals were studied. Replenishment of PSL at liquid helium temperature was investigated in crystals of various sizes including a commercially available X-ray storage phosphor plate (Image Plate). Although a weak replenishment effect was observed in the fine powder crystals, no replenishment effects were observed in Image Plate, while it showed strong PSL at liquid helium temperature. Results indicate that there are two types of PSL centers, one consists of spatially correlated electrons and holes and the other consists of electrons and holes trapped at isolated centers. Lack of the replenishment effect in Image Plate indicates that trapped electrons are stabilized by the surface and need thermal activation to recombine with holes which are possibly trapped at doped Eu2☎.