Optical Materials and Applications - 9781138372610

CRC Press

Optical Materials and ApplicationsAuthor(s): Moriaki Wakaki\nFormat: Paperback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: CRC Press\nISBN-13: 9781138372610, 978-1138372610\nSynopsis\nThe definition of optical material has expanded in recent years, largely because of IT advances that have led to rapid growth in optoelectronics applications. Helping to explain this evolution, Optical Materials and Applications presents contributions from leading experts who explore the basic concepts of optical materials and the many typical applications in which they are used. \n\nAn invaluable reference for readers ranging from professionals to technical managers to graduate engineering students, this book covers everything from traditional principles to more cutting-edge topics. It also details recent developmental trends, with a focus on basic optical properties of material. \n\nKey topics include:\n\nFundamental optical properties of solids\n\nFundamental optical materials (inc.