Synopses & Reviews
This book describes the chemical and physical structure of molecular crystals, their optical and electronic properties, and the reactions between neighboring molecules in crystals. In the second edition, the author has taken into account research that has undergone extremely rapid development since the first edition was published in 1987. For instance, he gives extensive coverage to the applications of molecular materials in high-technology devices (e.g. optical communications, laser printers, photocopiers, liquid crystal displays, solar cells, and more). There is also an entirely new chapter on the recently discovered Buckminsterfullerene carbon molecule (C60) and organic non-linear optic materials.
Review
From reviews of the First Edition...
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"Recommended as excellent reading for those interested in the properies of organic solids." M. P. Hanson, Choice
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"This book is an excellent introduction to the field of physics and chemistry of molecular crystals and methods of research....this book may play an important role in the formation of molecular electronics, being developed by the efforts of physicists and chemists." Vladmir R. Belosludov, Materials Research Bulletin
Synopsis
In this new edition of Molecular Crystals the author has taken into account research areas which have undergone extremely rapid development over the last five years. For instance, it features the applications of molecular materials in high-technology devices. There is also an entirely new chapter on C60 and organic non-linear optic materials. New research methods are described including the principles of the design of self-assembling molecular systems. The level of treatment is suitable for first-year postgraduates and advanced undergraduates.
Synopsis
In recent years there has been an explosion of interest in the study of molecular crystals and their applications in optics and electronics. In this second edition, the author has taken into account research that has undergone extremely rapid development since the first edition was published in 1987.
Table of Contents
1. Purification and crystal growth; 2. Intermolecular forces; 3. Crystal structures; 4. Impurities and defects; 5. Molecular motion in crystals; 6. Optical properties of molecular crystals; 7. Chemical reactions in molecular crystals; 8. Electrical properties; 9. Special topic: C60; 10. Non-linear optic materials.