By the second half of the twentieth century, a new branch of materials science had come into being -- crystalline materials research. Its appearance is linked to the emergence of advanced technologies primarily based on single crystals (bulk crystals and films). At the turn of the last century, the impending onset of the "ceramic era" was forecasted. It was believed that ceramics would play a role comparable to that of the Stone or Bronze Ages in the history of civilization. Naturally, such an assumption was hypothetical, but it showed that ceramic materials had evoked keen interest among...

This book provides information on the state-of-the-art techniques and methodologies related to moisture issues in plastic packages. It includes numerous industrial applications, along with the results of the most recent research and development efforts.

This book introduces high power semiconductor laser packaging design. The challenges of the design and various packaging and testing techniques are detailed by the authors. New technologies and current applications are described in detail.

This book provides information on the state-of-the-art techniques and methodologies related to moisture issues in plastic packages. It includes numerous industrial applications, along with the results of the most recent research and development efforts.

This book introduces high power semiconductor laser packaging design, examining new technologies and current applications. It details challenges as well as various packaging and testing techniques.

This book offers a complete overview of photonic-enhanced materials from material development to a final photonic biomedical application. It includes fundamental, applied, and industrial photonics. The authors cover synthesis, the modification and the processing of a variety of (bio)polymers including thermoplasts (e.g.