Anyone know where I can get some phosphors?

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The discussion centers around the search for Chromium doped Ruby spheres (Cr:Al2O3) or powder for building fiber optic temperature probes as part of a master's thesis. The original poster struggled to find this material, noting its common use in lasers but only locating it in liquid form. A suggestion was made to check Stanford Materials for potential options. Ultimately, the poster found a supplier, Meller Optics, which offers the desired material. The conversation highlights the challenges in sourcing specialized materials for academic projects and the importance of community assistance in research efforts.
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This is a bit random, but does anyone have any idea where I can get some Chromium doped Ruby spheres (Cr:Al2O3) or maybe just powder form? I need to build some fiber optic temperature probes for part of my masters thesis but I can't find this stuff anywhere except in liquid form. Apparently, its a cheap and commercially available material as its suppose to be used for lasers but I can't find it anywhere. :cry:
 
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It doesn't absolutely have to be that material but it does need to be something with similar atomic structure and/or fluorescent properties.
 
Never mind, after 7 hours of searching I found a supplier!

Meller Optics if anyone cares.
http://www.melleroptics.com/news_item.asp?news_id=28
 

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