
中国功能晶体研究进展
Recent Developments in Functional Crystals in China
Functional crystals are the basic materials for the development of modern science and technology and are playing key roles in the modern information era. In this paper, we review functional crystals in China, including research history, significant achievements, and important applications by highlighting the most recent progress in research. Challenges for the development of functional materials are discussed and possible directions for development are proposed by focusing on potential strengths of these materials.
functional materials / laser crystals / nonlinear optical crystals / scintillation crystals / relaxor ferroelectric crystals / semiconductors
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