The Optical Properties of Materials: Volume 579 (MRS Proceedings) - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1107414148 ISBN 13: 9781107414143

Publisher: Cambridge University Press, 2014

Synopsis

Computational approaches for predicting the optical properties of materials are at a stage of rapid development. Because a quantitative description of the optical properties of materials depends on both ground-state and excited-state properties, progress has been slower here than in other areas. However, advances in computational resources and algorithmic developments have dramatically altered this situation. This book brings together researchers from many different disciplines to meet and share ideas. A major focus is on techniques to predict and understand the optical and dielectric properties of materials. Experimental developments, as well as future research areas, are also incorporated. Topics include: bulk materials - ab initio theory; surfaces and polymers; clusters and nanocrystals; confined quantum systems/ quantum dots; nonlinear optical effects; semiconductor lasers, heterostructures and alloys; light-emitting materials; materials and materials characterization techniques; and optical engineering and lightwave propagation.

About this edition

• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Publication date: 2014
• ISBN 10: 1107414148
• ISBN 13: 9781107414143
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 322
• Editor: Shirley Eric L., Chelikowsky James R., Louie Steven G., Martinez Gerard