“…[1][2][3] However, this phosphor suffers from a deterioration of color quality and efficiency during heating up to 5001-6001C in air, [4][5][6] which is necessary for its application. Hence the degradation mechanisms have been widely studied, [1][2][3][4][5][6][7] and many methods, such as coating, 7-10 compositional variation, 11,12 and baking in a nonoxidizing atmosphere, have been proposed to improve its thermal stability; 7,13 but the degradation problem remains a severe issue to be solved. In the present study, the photoluminescence properties and thermal stability of BAM phosphor were studied in terms of the effects of Si-N doping.…”