Biological inspiration in optics and photonics: harnessing nature's light manipulation strategies for multifunctional optical materials (Conference Presentation)

2016 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mathias Kolle ◽  
Joseph D. Sandt ◽  
Sara N. Nagelberg ◽  
Lauren D. Zarzar ◽  
Moritz Kreysing ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Optical Materials ◽  
Biological Inspiration ◽  
Light Manipulation

Structural/Property Relationships for Optical Materials

1993 ◽  
Vol 329 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vivien D.
Keyword(s):  
Crystal Structure ◽  
Optical Properties ◽  
Electronic Structure ◽  
Chemical Composition ◽  
Field Strength ◽  
Optical Materials ◽  
Site Occupancy ◽  
Laser Materials ◽  
Crystal Field Strength ◽  
The Matrix

AbstractIn this paper the relationships between the crystal structure, chemical composition and electronic structure of laser materials, and their optical properties are discussed. A brief description is given of the different laser activators and of the influence of the matrix on laser characteristics in terms of crystal field strength, symmetry, covalency and phonon frequencies. The last part of the paper lays emphasis on the means to optimize the matrix-activator properties such as control of the oxidation state and site occupancy of the activator and influence of its concentration.

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