This book is expected to present state-of-the-art understanding of a
selection of excitonic and photonic processes in useful materials from
semiconductors to insulators to metal/insulator nanocomposites, both
inorganic and organic. Among the featured applications are components of
solar cells, detectors, light-emitting devices, scintillators and
materials with novel optical properties. Excitonic properties are
particularly important in organic photovoltaics and light emitting
devices, as also in questions of the ultimate resolution and efficiency
of new-generation scintillators for medical diagnostics, border security
and nuclear non proliferation. Novel photonic and optoelectronic
applications benefit from new material combinations and structures to be
discussed.