Defects with associated electron and nuclear spins in solid-state materials have a long
history relevant to quantum information science that goes back to the first spin echo …

In this review, the major achievements and research and development (R&D) trends from
the last decade in the field of single crystal scintillator materials are described. Two material …

Good impedance matching is vital in upgrading the performance of electromagnetic (EM)
wave-absorbing materials. In this study, Si 3 N 4/SiO 2/SiC–Y 2 Si 2 O 7 composite ceramics …

We present a detailed analysis of the electronic structure, bonding, charge transfer, and
optical properties of selected perfect-crystal calcium apatites [Ca 10 (PO 4) 6 X 2 with …

Yttrium silicates (Y–Si–O oxides), including Y2Si2O7, Y2SiO5, and Y4· 67 (SiO4) 3O apatite,
have attracted wide attentions from material scientists and engineers, because of their …

A reasonable design of the microstructure and phase composition of rare earth silicate
composites can enhance their corrosion resistance and their electromagnetic (EM) …

Based on the most recently determined noncubic structure for γ-Al 2 O 3 by Menendez-
Proupin and Gutierrez, a comprehensive list of physical properties is investigated …

A review is given of various first-principles studies of the dielectric properties of crystalline
and amorphous transition metal oxides and silicates, which have drawn considerable …

The theoretical mechanical properties and atomistic shear deformation mechanisms of γ-
Y2Si2O7, one of the most refractory silicates and potentially useful as a high-temperature …

Rare earth (RE) silicates have been applied as advanced environmental barrier coatings
(EBCs) to protect silicon carbide fibers reinforced silicon carbide ceramic matrix from water …