Photoluminescence and excitation spectra, luminescence decay curves, a
nd time-resolved photoluminescence spectra are observed for CaS:Eu,Na
powder phosphors at various temperatures between 10 and 297 K. The det
ailed spectra of the Eu3+ center in CaS are observed for the first tim
e. The emission lines due to the Eu3+ center are classified into two g
roups originating from centers A and B. The A center is attributed to
the isolated Eu3+ center, whereas the B center, to the paired Eu3+-Eu2
+ center.