| Solid State Luminescence: Theory, Materials and Devices 1993 Edition Contributor(s): Kitai, A. H. (Editor) |
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ISBN: 0412433400 ISBN-13: 9780412433405 Publisher: Springer OUR PRICE: $161.49 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: July 1993 Annotation: Written by an international team of authors, this book provides comprehensive coverage of the physics and technology of luminescent materials for lighting, display and special applications. The emphasis is on the physical basis for solid state luminesence in both semiconductors and insulators, materials used currently in industry for powder phosphors, thin film luminescent materials and semiconductor and thin film electroluminescent devices for colour flat panel displays. The preparation and properties of these materials are dealt with in detail. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Science | Nanoscience - Technology & Engineering | Optics - Technology & Engineering | Electrical |
| Dewey: 620.112 |
| LCCN: 93012191 |
| Physical Information: 0.88" H x 6.14" W x 9.21" (1.62 lbs) 386 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Historically, black body radiation in the tungsten filament lamp was our primary industrial means for producing 'artificial' light, as it replaced gas lamps. Solid state luminescent devices for applications ranging from lamps to displays have proliferated since then, particularly owing to the develop- ment of semiconductors and phosphors. Our lighting products are now mostly phosphor based and this 'cold light' is replacing an increasing fraction of tungsten filament lamps. Even light emitting diodes now chal- lenge such lamps for automotive brake lights. In the area of information displays, cathode ray tube phosphors have proved themselves to be outstandingly efficient light emitters with excellent colour capability. The current push for flat panel displays is quite intense, and much confusion exists as to where development and commercialization will occur most rapidly, but with the need for colour, it is now apparent that solid state luminescence will play a primary role, as gas phase plasma displays do not conveniently permit colour at the high resolution needed today. The long term challenge to develop electroluminescent displays continues, and high performance fluorescent lamps currently illuminate liquid crystal monochrome and colour displays. The development of tri- component rare earth phosphors is of particular importance. |