Optical bleaching of F-centers in BaFCl crystals after X-irradiation at room temperature

The optical bleaching behaviour of the F-band formed by X-irradiation in BaFCl crystals is investigated paying attention to the difference between two types of F-centers. Optical absorption spectra, decay curves of the F-band under excitation with F light and excitation spectra of the bleaching are given and discussed. The bleaching of the F-bands is achieved by light in the absorption band irrespective of the component. Energy transfer among excited states of F-centers is responsible for the bleaching of F-centers in BaFCl crystals, involving energy transfer between F(Cl-) and F(F-) centers in their optical bleaching process