Aggarwal, R. L. (Roshan Lal) 1937- creator author. Ramdas, Anant K. author. text bibliography flu 2019 First edition. monographic eng 1 online resource. Focusing on the physical properties of diamond and sapphire, this monograph provides readers with essential details on crystal structure and growth, mechanical properties, thermal properties, optical properties, light scattering of diamond and sapphire crystals, and sapphire lasers. Various physical properties are comprehensively discussed: Mechanical properties include hardness, tensile strength, compressive strength, and Young's modulus. Thermal properties include thermal expansion, specific heat, and thermal conductivity. Optical properties of diamond and sapphire include transmission, refractive index, and absorption. Light scattering includes Raman scattering and Brillouin scattering. Sapphire lasers include chromium-doped and titanium-doped lasers. Aimed at researchers and industry professionals working in materials science, physics, electrical engineering, and related fields, this monograph is the first to concentrate solely on physical properties of these increasingly important materials. Roshan L. Aggarwal and Anant K. Ramdas. Diamonds Sapphires NATURE / Rocks & Minerals SCIENCE / Earth Sciences / Mineralogy TECHNOLOGY / Material Science SCIENCE / Physics TECHNOLOGY / Electricity QE393 549/.27 9780429283260 0429283261 9781000008456 1000008452 9781000014976 1000014975 9781000001624 1000001628 https://www.taylorfrancis.com/books/9780429283260 http://www.oclc.org/content/dam/oclc/forms/terms/vbrl-201703.pdf https://www.taylorfrancis.com/books/9780429283260 http://www.oclc.org/content/dam/oclc/forms/terms/vbrl-201703.pdf OCoLC-P 190506 20260210180847.0 9780429283260 eng