This book gives an overview on the fundamentals and recent developments in the field of luminescent materials. Starting from the definitions and properties of phosphors, novel application areas as well as spectroscopic methods for characterization will be described. Additionally, a short review on the current market will be covered. The reader will benefit from the vast knowledge of the authors with backgrounds in industry as well as academia.

Prof. Mikhail G. Brik is affiliated with University of Tartu, Chongqing University of Posts and Telecommunications, Jan Dugosz University, University of Belgrade. He is the Editor of Optical Materials, Foreign Member of Latvian Academy of Sciences, Honorary Member of Academy of Romanian Scientists. Dr. Alok M Srivastava is affiliated with Current Chemicals, Cleveland, Ohio. Previously, he was affiliated with GE Global Research. He obtained his Ph. D from Polytechnic University of New York and is the Editor-in-Chief of Optical Materials and is a Fellow of The Electrochemical Society (ECS).