Processing of Ceramic Optical Materials

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PROCESSING OF CERAMICS A firsthand account of the “transparent ceramics revolution” from one of the pioneers in the field Processing of Ceramics: Breakthroughs in Optical Materials is an in-depth survey of the breakthrough research and development of transparent ceramics, covering historical background, theory, manufacturing processes, and applications. Written by an internationally-recognized leader in the technology, this authoritative volume describes advances in optical grade ceramics over the past three decades—from the author’s first demonstration of laser ceramics in Japan in 1991 to new applications of transparent ceramics such as ceramic jewels, wireless heating elements, and mobile device displays. The author provides numerous development examples of laser ceramics, crystal and ceramic scintillators, magneto-optic transparent ceramics, optical ceramic phosphors for solid state lighting, and more. Detailed chapters cover topics such as the technical problems of conventional translucent and transparent ceramics, the characteristics of scintillation materials, single crystal and ceramic scintillator fabrication and optimization, and solid-state crystal growth (SSCG) methods for single crystal ceramics. Processing of Ceramics: Outlines the author’s 30 years of work in the area of transparent ceramics Provides a detailed history of the world's first ceramic laser development Demonstrates how laser oscillation using ceramic materials match or surpass high-quality single crystals Describes how innovative polycrystalline ceramics have transformed optical material development Includes extensive references, chapter introductions and summaries, and numerous graphs, tables, diagrams, and color images Processing of Ceramics is an invaluable resource for researchers, materials scientists, engineers, and other professionals across academic and industrial fields involved in the development and application of optical grade ceramics. Table of Contents Title Page Copyright Page List of Contributors Preface 1 Introduction 1.1 Introduction 1.2 Technical Problem of Conventional Single Crystal 1.3 Problem of Conventional Translucent and Transparent Ceramics 1.4 Objective of Optical Grade Ceramics 1.5 Conclusions References 2 Ceramic Laser/Solid‐State Laser 2.1 Background 2.2 Principle of Laser Generation 2.3 Laser Ceramics References 3 Scintillators 3.1 Background 3.2 Physics of Scintillation 3.3 Inorganic Single Crystal Scintillation Materials 3.4 Fabrication of Advanced Single Crystal and Ceramics Scintillators 3.5 Optimization of Single Crystal and Ceramic Scintillators 3.6 Residual Problems and Future Trends Acknowledgments References 4 Magneto‐Optic Transparent Ceramics 4.1 Introduction 4.2 Theory of Magneto‐Optic Effect 4.3 Important Parameter for Application 4.4 Paramagnetic Magneto‐Optic Ceramic Materials 4.5 Ferrimagnetic Magneto‐Optic Ceramics 4.6 Summary References 5 Solid‐State Lighting 5.1 Introduction 5.2 Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs) 5.3 Fundamentals of Phosphor‐Converted White LEDs 5.4 Optical Ceramic Phosphors for High‐Power Solid‐State Lighting References 6 Passive Application/Window, Dome, and Armor 6.1 Background 6.2 Important Parameters 6.3 Fabrication of Passive Ceramics 6.4 Performance for Various Applications 6.5 Residual Problems and Future References 7 Other Important Technologies 7.1 Surface Polishing (Finishing) and Coating 7.2 Bonding Technology 7.3 Single Crystal Ceramics by SSCG (Solid‐State Crystal Growth) 7.4 Applications Using Ceramic Laser Technology 7.5 New Applications Using Transparent Ceramics 7.6 Residual Problems and Future References Conclusion Remarks Index End User License Agreement