Basic Concept of Optical Materials: Classification, Properties and Applications
摘要
The study of manipulation of light in the presence of matter is important to understand the optical properties of materials. In this chapter, classification of optical materials is elaborately discussed by taking various examples. Optical properties of materials such as reflection, refraction, scattering, absorption and photoluminescence are described. Their applications in various areas are mentioned in brief. Also, a summary of the field of optical materials is provided in order to give an outlook to the overall content of this volume.