  3D excitation-emission luminescence spectra of Bi-doped optical fibers of
various compositions were measured in a wide wavelength range 450-1700 nm. Such
luminescence spectra were obtained for Bi-doped pure silica and germania
fibers, and for Bi-doped Al- or P-codoped silica fibers (at room and liquid
nitrogen temperatures). The energy level schemes of IR bismuth active centers
in pure silica and germania core fibers were derived from spectra obtained. The
energy level schemes similarity of bismuth active centers in these two types of
fibers was revealed.
