International Journal of
Physical Sciences

  • Abbreviation: Int. J. Phys. Sci.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 1992-1950
  • DOI: 10.5897/IJPS
  • Start Year: 2006
  • Published Articles: 2572

Full Length Research Paper

Crystal size effect on the photoluminescence of calcium aluminate doped Mn2+ nanocrystals

Jubu P. Rex
  • Jubu P. Rex
  • Department of Physics, University of Agriculture, Makurdi, Benue State, Nigeria.
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Abutu A. Nathan
  • Abutu A. Nathan
  • Department of Physics, University of Agriculture, Makurdi, Benue State, Nigeria.
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Mbah Vitalis
  • Mbah Vitalis
  • Department of Science Laboratory Technology, Federal Polytechnic, Nasarawa, Nasarawa State, Nigeria.
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  •  Received: 15 August 2015
  •  Accepted: 02 October 2015
  •  Published: 16 October 2015

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