Handbook of Crystalline Optical Materials

This handbook includes information on the structure, physical and chemical properties, and synthesis techniques for crystalline optical materials. Well known authorities discuss optical materials, potential doping, characteristics, absorption and emission properties for laser and luminescents applications and nonlinear optical properties for special applications, information on crystal defects and how optically induced damage should be treated. Many applications will be covered, from the use of crystalline materials in optics to acoustics radiation detection, and opto-electronics. Each major cystal is examined along with a listing of its properties.