Artificial Crystals: Growth Technology, Performance, and Applications

Author: Zhang Yulong / Tang Lei, Editors
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Publish Date: 2005-08-01
Features: This book is the first comprehensive introduction to various aspects of artificial crystals in China. It focuses on discussing the growth techniques, structures, properties, applications, and development of artificial crystals such as laser crystals, scintillation crystals, acousto-optic crystals, magneto-optic crystals, optical crystals, nonlinear optical crystals, photorefractive crystals, single-crystal fibers, gem crystals, piezoelectric crystals, synthetic diamonds, semiconductor crystals, and nanocrystals. The book is rich in content and advanced in technology, making it suitable for researchers, application professionals, and educators in artificial crystal fields, as well as designers of electronic, optical, acoustic, computer, and communication equipment, and medical material researchers for reference.
[Preface] Artificial crystals are the driving force behind the development of information technology, serving as the material foundation and core raw materials for the research, production, and manufacturing of optical, electronic, computer, communication, surveying, detection, and sensing equipment. They are the source of power transforming the electronic era into the photonic era, and a bridging material technology for achieving national defense informatization. As a result, developed countries, especially military powers, have placed significant emphasis on the research, application, and measurement of artificial crystal growth, application, and measurement technologies, investing substantial human and material resources.
To popularize the basic knowledge of artificial crystals, promote research findings, and advance the growth and application technologies of artificial crystals, we have organized the writing of this book based on extensive domestic and international literature and information. The book primarily introduces the growth techniques, crystal structures, properties, applications, and development of artificial crystals such as laser crystals, scintillation crystals, optical crystals, nonlinear optical crystals, photorefractive crystals, single-crystal fibers, magneto-optic crystals, acousto-optic crystals, gem crystals, piezoelectric crystals, synthetic diamonds, semiconductor crystals, and nanocrystals. This book is suitable for researchers, application professionals, and educators in artificial crystal fields, as well as designers of electronic, optical, acoustic, computer, and communication equipment, and medical material researchers for reference.
The book emphasizes advanced technology, scientific rigor, practicality, and operability. It follows the principle of simplifying theoretical explanations while elaborating on application technologies. With a focus on ensuring rich information, complete and reliable data, and strong performance, the book maintains a clear structure, concise language, strong readability, and is illustrated with visuals, reflecting the current status and key technologies in artificial crystal research and application. If the publication of this book contributes to advancing the development of artificial crystals in China, the authors will be immensely gratified.
During the writing process, this book received significant support and review from Fang Zhenyi, Deputy Chief Engineer of the China-Africa Institute of Artificial Crystals. We express our heartfelt gratitude to her. Due to limited expertise, errors may inevitably exist in the text. We sincerely welcome criticism and corrections.