Diamond prices have fallen because of recent breakthroughs in synthesis techniques. This has spurred research and development into diamond characterisation and applications in a range of industrial settings. This collection considers these new trends. In the longer term, diamond's high thermal conductivity and electron mobility make it potentially useful for integrated circuit applications (e.g. heat sinks). "Properties, Growth and Applications of Diamond" draws together expertise from 60 researchers in Europe and the USA working on bulk and thin diamond. The contributions are all fully refereed and are combined to form a highly structered volume with reviews, evaluations, tables and illustrative material, together with expert guidance to the literature.