Nonlinear optical crystal materials science

Author: Zhang Kecong
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Publish Date: 2005-01-01
Features: "Nonlinear Optical Crystal Materials Science (2nd Edition)" is published by Science Press. This second edition is a comprehensive revision, supplementation, and improvement based on the first edition. It retains the successful aspects and features of the first edition while adding several new achievements, perspectives, technologies, and applications, making its content richer, more systematic, and more contemporary. The book consists of 11 chapters, primarily introducing the theoretical foundation, development overview, high-quality crystal growth, the structure, growth, properties, and applications of various types of nonlinear optical crystals, as well as the organic internal connections among these four aspects. Compared to the first edition, the second edition adds 3 chapters: Laser Self-Doubling Crystals, Crystal Thin Films, and Approaches to Exploring New Nonlinear Optical Crystals. Later, it focuses on introducing the applications of laser frequency-converting crystals, electro-optic crystals, and photorefractive crystal materials. The book highlights the outstanding contributions of Chinese scientists and technologists in the development of nonlinear optical crystal materials science. This book can serve as a reference for researchers, educators, and professionals in the fields of crystal growth, crystal physics, and material science, as well as for students and faculty of relevant disciplines in universities and colleges.