The focus of the book is to explore metal oxides exhibiting a high optical transmittance as applicable in the field of light-emitting diodes (LED), photo-catalysts, and so forth. It provides exposure to structural and chemical parameters of optically active metal oxides as a phosphor, innovative and currently demanded synthesis methods, and their proper characterization. it further covers applications such as optical thermometry, scintillation, anti-counterfeit, solid-state lighting and spectral modifier for solar cells, VUV application, and long persistent light emission phenomenon. Features: Reviews selection of structurally and functionally active materials for effective synthesis of metal oxides Exclusively covers large number of areas of applications of the luminescent metal oxides Cover various aspects of metal oxide research including synthesis and applications Includes chapters on synthesis-related predictions using machine learning Discusses radiation dosimetry and bio-imaging aspects This book is aimed at researchers and graduate students in materials science and phosphor technology.

Borate-based phosphors have attracted much attention, due to their high optical stability, low-cost synthesis via conventional and non-conventional methods and resulting technology to be environmentally friendly. This book discusses the structural and chemical parameters of borates as a phosphor including suitable synthesis methods and proper characterization of materials. Further, it includes applications of borate materials such as photoluminescence, UV application, UVU application, photo therapy application and radiological applications. Features: Provides information on borate phosphors and their structure. Aids selection of proper structural and functional borates used in applications based on phosphor technology. Discloses the modification in properties of borate functional group upon mixing or substitution with other metallic functional groups. Discusses biological applications such as photo-thermal heating-based therapy, temperature sensors, imaging, and diagnosis. Includes current trends and innovations, limitations and challenges, prospects, and scope in each chapter. This book is aimed at researchers and graduate students in inorganic materials, luminescent/optical materials, materials science/engineering, and physics.

This book is a must for all MRCP candidates. Together with the two companion volumes, the book provides a comprehensive guide to the written paper MRCP syllabus.

Volume 2 contains 60 case histories essential for preparation for the case history component of the exam. These encompass the full range of general medical problems encountered in hospital practice. Familiarity with the contents of this book will ensure that all candidates stand the best chance of passing the exam first time!