edited by Adam Gilmore (HORIBA Jobin Yvon Inc, USA)

This book provides a comprehensive coverage on the instrumentation and experimental methodology of photo- and electroluminescent properties of nanomaterials. More importantly, the book is also seen as the first of its kind to outline key historical developments and perspectives of nanotechnology, and synthesize the past trends and current advances, thereby providing a roadmap for future directions of research in this field.

The book encompasses the nanoscale semiconductor field, amalgamating a broad multidisciplinary arena that includes applications for energy conservation, materials performance enhancement, electronic circuitry, video displays, lighting, photovoltaics, quantum computing, memory, chemo- and biosensors, pharmaceuticals and medical diagnostics inter alia. The chapters are authored by a hand-picked selection of world leaders in the field, including leading young researchers, whose seminal contributions are in the areas of single-walled carbon nanotubes, nanocrystal and organic electroluminescent materials.

The first section of the book presents a comprehensive introductory overview of the photophysics, instrumentation and experimental methodology of nanomaterial luminescence. In the second and third sections of the book, invited experts highlight more specific advanced research areas that have either shown potential for, or have already realized, significant impact on the day-to-day aspects of modern life, and the world economy.

Contents:

• Introduction to Nanoscale Semiconductor Photo- and Electroluminescence: Principles of Photophysics, Instrumentation, Experimental Methodology and Analysis
• The Semiconductor Luminescence of Carbon Nanomaterials and Nanostructures
• The Semiconductor Luminescence of Nanocrystals and OLEDs

Readership: This book is written at a basic undergraduate level suitable as a reference for any academic or industrial researcher interested in nanomaterial luminescence instrumentation.

500pp (approx.)		Scheduled Fall 2010
978-981-4241-95-3		US$179