Spectroscopic Properties of Rare Earths in Optical Materials (Springer Series in Materials Science) [Hardcover]

Guokui Liu (Editor), Bernard Jacquier (Editor)

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Series: Springer Series in Materials Science | Publication Date: August 1, 2005

Aimed at researchers and graduate students, this book provides up-to-date information about the electronic interactions that impact the optical properties of rare earth ions in solids. Its goal is to establish a connection between fundamental principles and the materials properties of rare-earth activated luminescent and laser optical materials. The theoretical survey and introduction to spectroscopic properties covers electronic energy level structure, intensities of optical transitions, ion-phonon interactions, line broadening, and energy transfer and up-conversion. An important aspect of the book lies in its deep and detailed discussions of materials properties and the potential of new applications such as optical storage, information processing, nanophotonics, and molecular probes that have been identified in recent experimental studies. This volume will be a valuable reference book on advanced topics of rare earth spectroscopy and materials science.

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Aimed at researchers and graduate students, this book provides up-to-date information for understanding electronic interactions that impact the optical properties of rare earth ions in solids. Its goal is to establish a connection between fundamental principles and the materials properties of rare-earth activated luminescent and laser optical materials. The theoretical survey and introduction to spectroscopic properties include electronic energy level structure, intensities of optical transitions, ion-phonon interactions, line broadening, and energy transfer and up-conversion. An important aspect of the book lies in its deep and detailed discussions on materials properties and the potential of new applications such as optical storage, information processing, nanophotonics, and molecular probes that have been identified in recent experimental studies. This volume will be a valuable reference book on advanced topics of rare earth spectroscopy and materials science.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 550 pages
• Publisher: Springer; 1 edition (August 1, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 3540238867
• ISBN-13: 978-3540238867
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 6.2 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,906,026 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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This review is from: Spectroscopic Properties of Rare Earths in Optical Materials (Springer Series in Materials Science) (Hardcover)

How many times have i flipped through and read through this book? countless

this is the perfect book to get any graduate level and above student up to date in the field of emitting lanthanide materials.

this book is not intended to go deeply into all the facet of rare earth spectroscopy; rather, it is intended to get you beginning and is a jumping off point for developing your own research interests.

Liu does a great job of covering as many aspects as possible as concisely as possible.