New optical materials by wet chemical processing

Wet chemical processing of ceramics, glasses and inorganic-organic hybrids for optical applications is rapidly developing. The present review focuses on optical films obtained by wet chemical processing, with emphasis on recent developments in ferroelectric and magneto-optic films, rare earth lasers and surface patterned films. Where appropriate, the subject matter is illustrated with recent results from our laboratories.

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