Improved light transmission in nanocrystalline aluminum nitride (AlN)—Enabling a lightweight, thermal shock resistant transparent ceramic

• Published in: Materials & design Vol. 223; p. 111177
• Main Authors: Wu, Xingzhong, Kodera, Yasuhiro, Garay, Javier E.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier Ltd 01.11.2022; Elsevier
• Subjects: mid-IR; UV; CAPAD; NIR; SPS

[Display omitted] •A versatile technique for producing polycrystalline AlN with high optical and near-IR transparency are presented.•Grain size reduction to less than 300 nm enables transparency in highly birefringent AlN ceramics.•These materials could be especially useful in harsh environments whe...