Nonlinear optical borate crystals : principles and applications / by Chuangtian Chen [and others]. [electronic resource] Chen, Chuangtian, 1937- Crystal optics. Borate crystals Optical properties. Nonlinear optics. QD941 .C4813 2012 548.9 Includes bibliographical references and index. Print version record. This clear and self-contained review of the last four decades of research highlights in the hot field of nonlinear optical (NLO) crystals, particularly of borate-based ultraviolet and deep-ultraviolet NLO crystals, covers three major subjects: the structure-property relationship in borate crystals, the structural and optical characteristics of various promising borate crystals, and their fruitful applications in a wide range of scientific and technological fields. Weinheim : Wiley-VCH, ©2012. ©2012. 2012 Text 1 online resource http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/book/10.1002/9783527646388 eng