This second volume on the topic Effects of Modes of Formation on the Structure of Glass encompasses many aspects of glass science from the perspective of the processes by which the glassy state is achieved. This perspective will make this volume useful to those with an interest in the glassy state of matter. There are some novel and intriguing new processes for achieving the glassy state reported here as well as reports on unusual glasses.

Table of Contents:
Preface Epitome Modes of Formation of Amorphous Solids: An Overview Surface Structure of Silicate Glasses - Atomic Level Descriptions A Language for the Study of Network Silica Glasses The Liquid-Glass Transition Comparison of A-Si: H from Plasma Peposition and Chemical Vapour Deposition Near Ultraviolet-Visible-Near Infrared Optical Behavior of Sputter Deposited GeOx Energetics of Metastable Forms of Amorphous Silica Optical Properties of Nitrided Sodium Metaphosphate Glass New Modes of Glass Formation Using Negative Pressure Quenching and Superstructuring Principles Luminescence Centres in VAD SiO2:GeO2 Glasses Sintered under Reducing or Oxidizing Conditions A Magic Angle Spinning NMR Study of the Structure of Vitreous Silica Prepared in Different Ways X-Ray Diffraction Study of the Structure of Deposited Wo 3 Films Thermally Stimulated Depolarization Current in Porous Glass Effects of Liquid Equilibration Temperature Tphi on the Properties of Germania Glass: A Review Luminescence Centers in VAD SiO2 Glasses Sintered Under Reducing or Oxidizing Atmospheres Phonon-Assisted Energy Transfer in Sol-Gel and Melt Glasses Effects of Melting Atmosphere and Heat Treatment on the Photosensitivity of Dopant-Free Ultraviolet-Sensitive Calcium Aluminate Glasses The Interaction of Water Vapor with a Borosilicate Melt Photostructural Effects in Chalcogenide Glasses Using EXAFS and SAS Structural Ordering As2S3 Bulk Glass: Role of Quench Temperature Ordering Phenomena in Silica Glasses Studied by Positron Annihilation Nonlinear Optical Effects in Organically Doped Low Melting Glasses Defects in Chalcogenide Melts and Glasses The Effect of the Cooling Rate on Electrochemical Surface and Bulk Properties of Some Lithium Silicate Glasses Radiation-Induced Optical Absorption in Amorphous Silicas Prepared by Different Techniques Influence of Processing Parameters on the Defect Structures of Gel-Derived Silicas Microstructure and Its Role in Controlling Photo-Induced Changes in Amorphous Chalcogenide Films Characterization of Atomic-Scale Structures of Amorphous Ceramics and Metals Depending on Different Preparation Methods X-Ray Synchrotron Radiation Structural Studies of Amorphous Materials Diffraction by Glasses With a Layer Structure The Effect of Preparation Methods on the Coordination of Cations in Glass Thermal Effects on Density of Alkali Borate Glasses Structural Evolution of Alumino-Silicate Gel-Glass during Heat Treatment Lithium Ion Conducting Glasses in the System: LiCl-Li2O-P2O5-SiO2 Stabilisation of the Glass Structure by Trivalent Cations Structural Models for Amorphous SiO2 Structural Nature of the Amorphous-to-Crystalline Transition in Phosphate Glasses as Studied by Liquid Chromatography Oxidation States of Glass Melts Redox Behavior of Glass Melts Solubility and Diffusion of Gases in a Reference Borosilicate Melt Nonstoichiometry in Chemically Polymerized Glass Networks Glasses From Sonogels Fractal Dynamic of Silica Gels: Low Frequency Raman Scattering Experiments Vibrational Spectra and Structure of Silicophosphate Gels, Glasses, and Crystals Different Ways to Incorporate Nitrogen in Li2O-B2O3 Glasses Electrical Polarization in Lithium Aluminosilicate Glasses Chemical Order of SiSe2 Glass and Crystal Compared Structural, Electrical and Spectroscopic Studies of Oxidic Spinel System ZnFeCrO 4 and NiFeCrO 4 Structural Ordering of Evaporated Amorphous Chalcogenide Alloy Films: Role of Thermal Annealing The Effect of Modes of Formation on Borate Glasses Containing Titanium Impurities SAXS Measurements on Aerogels Structure and Ionic Conductivity of Gels in the Li 2O-P2O5-SiO2 System Correction Method for the X-Ray Diffraction Data Obtained by Thin Film Diffractometer The Role of Fe2O3 in the Crystal Growth of Beta-Quartz Solid Solution Low-Temperature Anomalies in Glasses and the Related Study of Electron and Neutron Irradiated Quartz Luminescence Induced by Ion Deposition in Synthetic SiO 2 Glasses On the Structure of Ge-Associated Defect Centers in Irradiated High Purity GeO2 and Ge-Doped SiO2 Glasses Radiation Effects on Phase Separation and Viscosity of Lead-Borate Influence of Nitrogen Ion-Implantation on Weathering of Lead Glasses Structural Investigation of Oxyfluoronitride Glasses Effect of Cl2 in Sintering Atmosphere on Intrinsic and Radiation Induced Defects in VAD SiO2 Optical Fibers Dielectric Response of Silica Aerogels