Optical Physics

Drawing from the second edition of the best-selling Handbook of Phosphors, Fundamentals of Phosphors covers the principles and mechanisms of lumine...

This book describes a number of simple methods for showing that light is polarised and determining the direction of vibration. It is based on a dem...

This book includes a comprehensive presentation of the fundamental physics of optical matter, the definition of material physical properties, the l...

Stimulated Brillouin scattering (SBS) is the most important example of a stimulated scattering process-light scattering that occurs when the intens...

Based on a special ONR seminar, Photons and Quantum Fluctuations draws together discoveries in nonclassical or "silent" light for research workers ...

Based on a special ONR seminar, Photons and Quantum Fluctuations draws together discoveries in nonclassical or "silent" light for research workers ...

A complete view of x-ray diffraction procedures For those working in the field who wish to go beyond push-button applications, X-Ray Diffraction Pr...

The main idea behind this book is to present a rigorous derivation of the equations that govern light propagation in highly scattering media, with ...

This book is the first of its kind to devote itself at this level to the key role played by light and electromagnetic radiation in the universe. Re...

Quantum phase transitions (QPTs) offer wonderful examples of the radical macroscopic effects inherent in quantum physics: phase changes between dif...

With the ubiquitous use of digital imaging, a new profession has emerged: imaging engineering. Designed for newcomers to imaging science and engine...

This book provides an overview of research achievements by industry experts and academic scientists in the subject area of Optoelectronics Technolo...

This monograph overviews classic and recent developments in theoretical statistical optics in connection with stationary and non-stationary (pulsed...

The propagation of light in dispersive media is a subject of fundamental as well as practical importance. In recent years attention has focused in ...

Comprehensive yet concise, The Physics and Technology of Laser Resonators presents both the fundamentals and latest developments in laser resonator...

Interferometry of Fibrous Materials shows how interferometric methods can be used in optical, synthetic, and natural fiber analysis. This practical...

Although the subject of optical design as a branch of applied physics is over one hundred years old, the use of aberration theory has changed consi...

Bringing together scattered literature from a range of sources, Laser Spectroscopy and ItsApplications clearly elucidates the tools and concepts of...

Using numerous mathematical and numerical techniques of diffraction theory, Waves in Focal Regions: Propagation, Diffraction and Focusing of Light,...

The millimetre-wavelength region of the electromagnetic spectrum is increasingly exploited for a wide range of commercial, industrial, and military...

The first ICXOM congress held in Cambridge was the brain-child of Dr. Ellis Cosslett, founder of the Electron Optics Section of the Cavendish Labor...

Quantitative Microbeam Analysis provides a comprehensive introduction to the field of quantitative microbeam analysis (MQA). MQA is a technique use...