Polarized electronic absorption spectra are reported for Er3+ and Yb3+ dope
d into a gadolinium calcium oxoborate (GdCOB) host. The transitions can be
assigned using a model in which the lanthanide ion occupies a single C-s si
te in the host lattice. The infrared spectra of the host are utilized in th
e assignment of one- and two-centre vibronic transitions. (C) 2001 Elsevier
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