Materials for Light Generation and Manipulation

Filling a large gap in the literature, this practical book covers synthesis in the appropriate context, encompassing all important applications of light -- illumination, data storage and transfer, analytical tools, material and surface finishing, display technology. It illustrates the design, tailoring and synthesis of luminescent materials for specific purposes, discussing such issues as choice of material, device ageing and recycling. Following an introduction with a look at the history and an overview of the physical fundamentals, the text goes on to cover emissive and passive devices, before concluding with a survey of current developments. A detailed appendix provides measurement procedures, requirements lists for optical materials, material property overviews, and laboratory experimental guides. Essential reading for chemists, physicists, materials scientists, manufacturers of lamps, lighting and optoelectronic devices, as well as those involved in the optical, dyes and pigments sectors.