Optical Properties of Phosphate and Pyrophosphate Compounds (Woodhead Publishing Series in Electronic and Optical Materials)

An in-depth look at the luminescence of phosphor materials for applications in optical devices, sensors, and medical technologies.Optical Properties of Phosphate and Pyrophosphate Compounds gives a broad introduction to pyrophosphates and phosphate-based phosphors, including their fundamental properties, material composition, synthesis methods, characterization techniques, and applications in optical devices and technologies. The text describes the development of the materials' shape and size, as well as crucial characterization techniques for key applications. Additionally, it includes essential information about recently used single and mixed cations pyrophosphate and phosphate compounds.This book is suitable for researchers working in materials science, engineering, materials chemistry, and physics. It may also be helpful to engineers and chemists working in R&D for solid state lighting.- Includes comprehensive review of materials synthesis and characterization techniques for pyrophosphate and phosphate-based phosphor materials for key applications- Discusses the fundamentals of luminescence and the optical properties of pyrophosphate and phosphate-based phosphor material- Addresses key applications in optical devices, sensors, and medical technologies Read more