Optical Techniques for Solid-State Materials Characterization

With chapters written by pioneering experts in various optical techniques, this comprehensive reference provides detailed descriptions of basic and advanced optical techniques commonly used to study materials, from the simple to the complex. It explains how to use the techniques to acquire, analyze, and interpret data for gaining insight into material properties. The book describes the tools needed to implement a particular optical experiment and includes examples that help readers interpret and understand the resulting data. It also presents useful information on common light sources, optical components, detectors, spectrometers, and cryostats.