Books by Richard J. D. (University of Cardiff Tilley

Colour and the Optical Properties of Materials carefully introduces the science behind the subject, along with many modern and cutting-edge applications, chosen to appeal to today's students. For science students, it provides a broad introduction to the subject and the many applications of colour.

Defects in Solids covers the basic concepts and principles in the chemistry and physics of defects, helping readers understand how to manipulate defects in a material so as to endow it with new and desirable properties (defect engineering). Emphasis is placed on linking principles to real-world processes and applications.