Effect of oxygen defects on luminescent characteristics of ZnGa_2O_4$:Mn phosphors

산소 결함이 ZnGa_2O_4$:Mn형광체 발광 특성에 미치는 효과

Low voltage phosphor, ZnGa$_{2}$O$_{4}$:Mn, was synthesized and sintered at the high temperature in Ar or vacuum. By XRD analysis, it is confirmed that poly crystalline ZnGa$_{2}$O$_{4}$:Mn solid solution was formed. From EPMA analysis of the samples prepared in Ar and vacuum, the change of oxygen content was investigated and as a result, it was observed that the oxygen amounts were reduced in ZnGa$_{2}$O$_{4}$:Mn prepared in vacuum. It caused the deficiency in oxygen amounts in the phosphor and then consequently, it results in the formation of the energy level near 513 nm. It contributes to the improvement of the brightness of ZnGa$_{2}$O$_{4}$:Mn.