Spectra and Dynamics of the Optical Transitions of Rare-Earth Ions in Crystals

The monograph is dedicated to fundamental and applied aspects of the spectroscopy of rare-earth ions in the crystal matrices of various structures. Deep and yet quite lucidly set out the entire spectrum of modern knowledge and ideas concerning the physics of the processes occurring in the excited state of the rare-earth ions. For scientists involved in laser spectroscopy of crystals, as well as graduate students and senior students of relevant specialties.