Modern Glass Characterization

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Provides state-of-the-art overview of glass characterization that will appeal to both students and researchers Glass is the ideal base material for all kinds of products -- from optical fibers and light bulbs to substrates for microarrays and nanoelectonics. Its chemical, physical, and optical properties make it a versatile application towards a vast array of commodities, including flat glass, container glass, optics and optoelectronics material, laboratory equipment, and more. The topic of glass characterization remains a vital and essential part of the work in the field. The last two decades have brought forth great improvements in many characterization techniques, creating a growing need for up-to-date references that can be used by researchers and graduate students who are in or new to the field. Addressing recent improvements in glass characterization techniques/instrumentation, case studies, and discussion of future innovations in this area of research, Modern Glass Characterization consists of a series of edited chapters, each written by an expert in the field and focusing on a particular characterization technique as applied to glass. The chapters feature: * Discussion of the technique, background and nuances when interpreting the results, case studies, and recent and near-future innovations of glassy materials * Coverage a variety of techniques ranging from the very common (i.e. Raman and FTIR) to the most recent--and less well known--ones (i.e. SEM for structural analysis and photoelastic measurements) * Closure of widening gaps in understanding of modern techniques for glass characterization * Contributions from highly respected authorities within the field of glass science The book is written to appeal to researchers and graduates, both experienced and/or new to the field. It serves as an invaluable source of research that will help enrich and cultivate a strong background in characterization techniques for scientists who use glass as a primary component in their work, as well as for those in academic and industry.