Luminescent Materials: A Quantum Chemical Approach for Computer-Aided Discovery and Design

This book combines quantum chemical methods to calculate the physical properties of luminescent materials, which are essential for energy-efficient lighting, solar cells, and medical imaging. It is suitable for both new and experienced researchers and provides insight into complex luminescence problems.

Format: Hardback
Length: 372 pages
Publication date: 17 May 2022
Publisher: Springer Nature Switzerland AG

This comprehensive book delves into a groundbreaking fusion of quantum chemical techniques, offering a unique approach to calculating the fundamental physical properties of luminescent materials, commonly known as phosphors. These solid inorganic substances, infused with an optically active dopant, play pivotal roles in diverse societal domains, including energy-efficient lighting, solar cells, and medical imaging. The novel ab initio methods showcased within this text are meticulously crafted to specifically target the intricate electronic excited states of lanthanide activators found in inorganic solids. Whether you are a novice or an experienced researcher, this book caters to a wide spectrum of theoretical and experimental backgrounds, making it an invaluable resource. By presenting the material in a clear and concise manner, it empowers readers to grasp complex calculations, which, when combined with experimental insights, provide profound understanding of challenging luminescence problems and dilemmas. This comprehensive preparation equips readers to embark on an informed search for innovative functional luminescent materials, pushing the boundaries of light-based technologies.

Weight: 758g
Dimension: 235 x 155 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783030949839
Edition number: 1st ed. 2022