Temperature dependent emission spectra and decay times of trivalent dysprosium (Dy3) activated Y4Al2O9 (YAM) crystals have been studied for the first time (to our knowledge). The ratio of emission lines intensity can be used in temperature measurements, as it is not dependent on the variability of absolute intensity. The Boltzmann model was applied for modeling the temperature variation of the 4I15/2 and 4F9/2 states emissions relative intensities 455 and 481 nm, respectively. The calculated approximation gives highest sensor sensitivity of about 3×10(-3)°C-1 for the 600°C-800°C range, which allows for an expectation of usefulness of Dy3+:YAM in high-temperature luminescence thermometry. Also, the measured decay times are suitable for temperature sensing.

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Temperature-dependent emission spectra and fluorescence dynamics profiles have been investigated in Pr 3? :Y 4 Al 2 O 9 crystals in order to better understand the processes responsible for quenching of the praseodymium 3 P 0 emissions. The cross-relaxation transfer rates were experimentally determined as a function of temperature. Using the rate equations formalism, the dynamics of the observed emissions were modeled. Basing on comparison between the measured and calculated decays, the energy transfer rates between Pr 3? ions were evaluated. The role of the backward process in explanation of the complicated character of 3 P 0 decays and its temperature dependence, especially its unexpectedly slow decaying component, were established.

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