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Inorganic Luminescent Materials: 100 Years of Research and Application
Author(s) -
Feldmann C.,
Jüstel T.,
Ronda C.R.,
Schmidt P.J.
Publication year - 2003
Publication title -
advanced functional materials
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 6.069
H-Index - 322
eISSN - 1616-3028
pISSN - 1616-301X
DOI - 10.1002/adfm.200301005
Subject(s) - luminescence , materials science , nanotechnology , key (lock) , systems engineering , computer science , engineering , optoelectronics , computer security
Up until approximately 80 years ago, only black‐body radiation (including natural sources) was available to illuminate our environment. To realise state‐of‐the‐art lamps, TV sets, monitors, and medical scanners, took an enormous scientific and technical effort. Inorganic luminescent materials are key components, which were, are, and will be prerequisite to the functionality and success of many lighting and display systems. In this Highlight, a hundred years of inorganic luminescent material research are reviewed.