Optical Materials

Optical Materials, 2nd Edition, is a textbook that connects physical principles with materials science to explain the behavior and engineering of optical media.

The volume groups the characteristics of optical materials into classes with similar behavior. It addresses wave propagation, conductors, semiconductors, and insulators, as well as energy-related optical materials, optical gain, lasers, and nonlinear optical processes.

Designed for beginner and advanced study, the text presents physical principles both conceptually and through mathematical support for calculating optical properties. It is intended for materials scientists, electrical engineers, physicists, and chemists across academia and research and development.