Emergent Micro- and Nanomaterials for Optical Infrared and Terahertz Applications

<p>Driven by continuing pursuits in device miniaturization and performance improvement emergent micro- and nanomaterials hold the keys to enabling next-generation technologies in optical infrared and terahertz applications owing to their unique properties and strong responses in these frequency bands. Development of these fascinating materials has triggered a number of opportunities in the applied sciences and some have even made their impact in the market. <b>Emergent Micro- and Nanomaterials for Optical Infrared and Terahertz Applications</b> reviews state-of-the-art developments in various emergent materials and their implementation in applications such as sensors waveplates communications and light sources among others. The book discusses the similarities advantages and limitations and offers a comparative of each material. This volume:</p><ul> <p> </p> <li>Covers all emergent materials (natural and artificial) that are promising for optical infrared and terahertz applications</li> <p> </p> <li>Comparatively analyzes these materials elucidating their unique advantages limitations and application scopes</li> <p> </p> <li>Provides an up-to-date record on achievements and progress in cutting-edge optical infrared and terahertz applications</li> <p> </p> <li>Offers a comprehensive overview to connect multidisciplinary fields such as materials physics and optics to serve as a basis for future progress</li> </ul><p>This book is a valuable reference for engineers researchers and students in the areas of materials and optics as well as physics and will benefit both junior- and senior-level researchers.</p>