Temperature Dependent Fluorescence Lifetime Measurements in a Phosphor

This poster will describe an undergraduate senior research project involving fluorescence lifetime measurements in a LaSO$_{4}$:Eu phosphor compound.~ Specifically, this project seeks to determine the temperature dependence of the lifetime. The temperature of the phosphor will be varied using a heater block with temperature control. The phosphor will be excited with the 337 nm output of a Nitrogen Laser. An Oriel Monochromator will be used to disperse the fluorescence, and the lifetime for a particular wavelength will be determined from a photomultiplier tube signal. At the time of the presentation, this project will be nearing completion; and I will discuss my progress, successes, and challenges.