A comprehensive model which can predict the Ho3+I-5(7) YAG (Y3Al5O12)
manifold luminescence and radiative energy transfer rate among Ho ions
for a given concentration and emission path length within the crystal
has been developed. Independently, a model was devised to calculate t
hese rates using measured lifetimes as well as calculated radiative an
d non-radiative lifetimes. The rates of radiative energy transfer were
determined from both of these models and found to be in close agreeme
nt.