First and only comprehensive compendium on the physical properties of the alkali halide crystals which will serve as a handy reference source for researchers working on any aspect of the alkali halides. This book appeals to materials researchers, electrical engineers, optics researchers and advanced students in this field.

Inhalt
1 Structure-Related Parameters.- 2 Mechanical Properties.- 3 Thermal Properties.- 4 Optical Properties.- 5 Dielectric and Electrical Properties.- 6 Phonon Spectra.- 7 Chemical-Bond-Related Parameters.- 8 Band-Structure-Related Parameters.- 9 Defect State Parameters.- 10 Miscellaneous Properties.