Applied optics Books
Yale University Press Invisibility
Book SynopsisA lively exploration of how invisibility has gone from science fiction to factTrade Review“The science of invisibility remains largely theoretical and abstract. It is in the literature that the field comes alive, and Gbur may be the world’s leading expert on invisibility fiction.”—Nathaniel Rich, New York Times Book Review“Gbur steers us through the sometimes challenging history of the ideas on which current research depends. . . . A list that helps us appreciate the potential benefits of invisible cats.”—Richard Dunn, Times Literary Supplement“Gbur shows how optical science and ideas about the atom intertwined over two centuries. . . . I defy you not to spend your next paycheck hunting down the wilder items in Gbur’s ‘Invisibibliography.’”—Simon Ings, Fortean TimesA CHOICE Outstanding Academic Title 2023“Invisibility is such an addictive book, packed with smart and weird science, literature and culture, Greg Gbur’s elegant prose, and the fascinating question of whether we may one day be able to achieve that long-held dream of vanishing in a shimmer of light.”—Deborah Blum, Pulitzer Prize–winning author of The Poison Squad: One Chemist’s Single-Minded Crusade for Food Safety at the Turn of the 20th Century“A lovely, well-informed book on the science and fiction of invisibility.”—Ulf Leonhardt, author of Geometry and Light: The Science of Invisibility“Greg Gbur weaves an engaging tapestry of literature, history, and physics to illustrate how an idea that has captivated human imagination for thousands of years may one day become a reality.”—Liz Heinecke, author of Radiant: The Dancer, The Scientist, and a Friendship Forged in Light“A well-written and engaging overview of the history of optics, taking the reader on a fascinating scientific journey.”—Andrea Alù, founding director of the Photonics Initiative at the CUNY Advanced Science Research Center
£23.75
University of Minnesota Press The Eye of War: Military Perception from the
Book SynopsisHow perceptual technologies have shaped the history of war from the Renaissance to the present From ubiquitous surveillance to drone strikes that put “warheads onto foreheads,” we live in a world of globalized, individualized targeting. The perils are great. In The Eye of War, Antoine Bousquet provides both a sweeping historical overview of military perception technologies and a disquieting lens on a world that is, increasingly, one in which anything or anyone that can be perceived can be destroyed—in which to see is to destroy. Arguing that modern-day global targeting is dissolving the conventionally bounded spaces of armed conflict, Bousquet shows that over several centuries, a logistical order of militarized perception has come into ascendancy, bringing perception and annihilation into ever-closer alignment. The efforts deployed to evade this deadly visibility have correspondingly intensified, yielding practices of radical concealment that presage a wholesale disappearance of the customary space of the battlefield. Beginning with the Renaissance’s fateful discovery of linear perspective, The Eye of War discloses the entanglement of the sciences and techniques of perception, representation, and localization in the modern era amid the perpetual quest for military superiority. In a survey that ranges from the telescope, aerial photograph, and gridded map to radar, digital imaging, and the geographic information system, Bousquet shows how successive technological systems have profoundly shaped the history of warfare and the experience of soldiering. A work of grand historical sweep and remarkable analytical power, The Eye of War explores the implications of militarized perception for the character of war in the twenty-first century and the place of human subjects within its increasingly technical armature.Trade Review"This wonderfully erudite genealogy of the increasingly precise ways in which the linkage of military perception and weaponry has brought us to the point where being detected puts one within a spatio-temporally fine-grained ‘kill box’ is fascinating and important. Ranging over hundreds of years of documents, beginning with telescopes and ending with the overlap of light and death in the laser, Bousquet’s work will be both at the forefront of security studies and a crucial addition to the knowledge base of concerned citizens."—John Protevi, author of Life, War, Earth: Deleuze and the Sciences"The Eye of War is a masterful contemporary history of the martial gaze that reviews the relation between seeing and targeting. The expansion of ocularcentrism—the ubiquitization of vision as power—Antoine Bousquet shows us, coincides with the inverse: the relegation of the eye to an instrument of a war order that relies on the sensorium as the means to its own ends. As he traces the development of a technocracy of military vision, Bousquet discloses the vision of a military technocracy that has transformed the given world into units of perception indistinct from ‘kill boxes.’"—Daniel Bertrand Monk, Colgate University"This book dives deeply back into history of canonic studies of perspective and projective geometry, recognised as founding methods for further the rationalisation of visions and mathematization of space, as well as introducing the first technologies of space-measuring as distance meter. " —Leonardo ReviewsTable of ContentsIntroduction: Visibility Equals Death1. Perspective2. Sensing3. Imaging4. Mapping5. HidingConclusion: A Global Imperium of TargetingAcknowledgmentsNotesIndex
£20.69
Elsevier Science Quantum Communication Quantum Networks and
Book SynopsisTable of Contents1. Introduction 2. Detection theory, information theory, and channel coding fundamentals 3. Quantum information processing fundamentals 4. Quantum information theory 5. Quantum detection and gaussian quantum information theories 6. Quantum key distribution (QKD) 7. Quantum error correction fundamentals 8. Quantum stabilizer codes and beyond 9. Quantum LDPC codes 10. Quantum networks 11. Quantum sensing 12. QIP and machine learning (ML) 13. Fault-tolerant QEC
£103.50
Cambridge University Press A Students Guide to Atomic Physics
Book SynopsisThis concise and accessible book provides a detailed introduction to the fundamental principles of atomic physics at an undergraduate level. Concepts are explained in an intuitive way and the book assumes only a basic knowledge of quantum mechanics and electromagnetism. With a compact format specifically designed for students, the first part of the book covers the key principles of the subject, including the quantum theory of the hydrogen atom, radiative transitions, the shell model of multi-electron atoms, spin-orbit coupling, and the effects of external fields. The second part provides an introduction to the four key applications of atomic physics: lasers, cold atoms, solid-state spectroscopy and astrophysics. This highly pedagogical text includes worked examples and end of chapter problems to allow students to test their knowledge, as well as numerous diagrams of key concepts, making it perfect for undergraduate students looking for a succinct primer on the concepts and applications of atomic physics.Trade Review'Today a thorough understanding of atomic and molecular physics is surely a prerequisite for a career in astrophysics, especially now that the entire electromagnetic spectrum of many astronomical objects may be open to quantitative examination. Given the need for a sound understanding, the question becomes, how are students to develop a serious interest in atomic and molecular physics? This book by Mark Fox deserves consideration for an atomic-physics course taken by physics (and other) students in the second half of their undergraduate career … I welcome this book for its clear exposition of the basic ideas on atomic structure and spectra. … The health of spectroscopic astrophysics demands that young bright minds are brought into the field in every generation. Texts like that by Mark Fox have a crucial role to play in this context.' David L. Lambert, The Observatory'Well-chosen worked examples are liberally sprinkled through all the chapters. This is an invaluable aid to the reader … The text is clear to read and understand, and only a basic understanding of quantum mechanics and electromagnetism is required … The harder mathematical concepts are hidden away in Appendices, so they are still available for the more intrepid reader, but do not spoil the flow of the main text … I would agree that the material is pitched at the second or third year of a UK undergraduate physics course, but it would also be useful for specialists in other fields starting out in the world of atomic physics.' Stephen H. Ashworth, Contemporary Physics'This is a well-constructed book with a great many exercises at the end of each chapter. These exercises are of tremendous value, enabling students to solve a wide variety of problems in the subject. I would recommend this book for anyone who wanted a basic understanding of atomic physics.' Trevor Bailey, Mathematics TodayTable of ContentsPreface; List of symbols; Part I. Fundamental Principles: 1. Preliminary concepts; 2. Hydrogen; 3. Radiative transitions; 4. The shell model and alkali spectra; 5. Angular momentum; 6. Helium and exchange symmetry; 7. Fine structure and nuclear effects; 8. External fields: the Zeeman and Stark effects; Part II. Applications of Atomic Physics: 9. Stimulated emission and lasers; 10. Cold atoms; 11. Atomic physics applied to the solid state; 12. Atomic physics in astronomy; Appendix A. The reduced mass; Appendix B. Mathematical solutions for the hydrogen Schrödinger equation; Appendix C. Helium energy integrals; Appendix D. Perturbation theory of the Stark effect; Appendix E. Laser dynamics; Bibliography; Index.
£19.99
Cambridge University Press Theoretical Foundations of Nanoscale Quantum
Book SynopsisNanooptics which describes the interaction of light with matter at the nanoscale, is a topic of great fundamental interest to physicists and engineers and allows the direct observation of quantum mechanical phenomena in action. This self-contained and extensively referenced text describes the underlying theory behind nanodevices operating in the quantum regime for use both in advanced courses and as a reference for researchers in physics, chemistry, electrical engineering, and materials science. Presenting an extensive theoretical toolset for design and analysis of nanodevices, the authors demonstrate the art of developing approximate quantum models of real nanodevices. The rudimentarymathematical knowledgerequired to master the material iscarefully introduced, with detailed derivations and frequent worked examples allowing readers to gain a thorough understanding of the material. More advanced applications are gradually introduced alongside analytical approximations and simplifying asTable of Contents1. Introduction; 2. Quantum-mechanical framework; 3. Linear response theory; 4. Dissipation and decoherence; 5. Quantum current flow; 6. Quantum tunneling; 7. Quantum noise.
£52.19
Elsevier Science Nonlinear Optics
Book SynopsisTrade Review"This comprehensive lecture-based book is pleasant and contains careful discussions on a large number of topics dealing with the multifaceted aspects of nonlinear optics. The fourth edition has been updated to capture the latest and most up-to-date research on the nonlinear optics of plasmonic systems. The target audience for Boyd’s book is clearly graduate students of engineering and science, and optical engineers and designers. But anyone concerned with the field of optical physics from the perspective of nonlinear optics will profit from reading this book." --The Optical Society: Optics and Photonics NewsTable of Contents1. The Nonlinear Optical Susceptibility2. Wave-Equation Description of Nonlinear Optical Interactions3. Quantum-Mechanical Theory of the Nonlinear Optical Susceptibility4. The Intensity-Dependent Refractive Index5. Molecular Origin of the Nonlinear Optical Response6. Nonlinear Optics in the Two-Level Approximation7. Processes Resulting from the Intensity-Dependent Refractive Index8. Spontaneous Light Scattering and Acoustooptics9. Stimulated Brillouin and Stimulated Rayleigh Scattering10. Stimulated Raman Scattering and Stimulated Rayleigh-Wing Scattering11. The Electrooptic and Photorefractive Effects12. Optically Induced Damage and Multiphoton Absorption13. Ultrafast and Intense-Field Nonlinear Optics14. Nonlinear Optics of Plasmonic Systems
£84.59
Wiley Colour Image Science Exploiting Digital Media Electrical Electronics Engr
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£141.26
Cambridge University Press MidInfrared and Terahertz Quantum Cascade Lasers
Book SynopsisDiscover how mid-infrared and terahertz photonics has been revolutionized in this comprehensive overview of state-of-the art quantum cascade lasers (QCLs). Combining real-world examples with expert guidance, it provides a thorough treatment of practical applications, including high-power continuous-wave QCLs, frequency-comb devices, quantum-electronic transport and thermal transport modeling, and beam shaping in QCLs. With a focus on recent developments, such as frequency noise and frequency stabilization of QCLs, grating-outcoupled surface-emitting mid-infrared QCLs, coherent-power scaling of mid-IR and THz QCLs, metasurface-based surface-emitting THz QCLs, self-mixing in QCLs, and THz QCL sources based on difference-frequency generation, it also features detailed theoretical explanations of means for efficiency maximization, design criteria for high-power continuous-wave operation of QCLs, and QCL thermal modeling, enabling you to improve performance of current and future devices. PaTable of ContentsPart I. Bandstructure Engineering, Modeling and State-of-the-art QCLs: 1. Basic physics of intersubband radiative and nonradiative processes Jacob B. Khurgin; 2. State-of-the-art mid-infrared QCLs: elastic scattering, high CW power and coherent-power scaling Dan Botez and Luke J. Mawst; 3. Long wavelength mid-infrared quantum cascade lasers Alexei Baranov, Michael Bahriz and Roland Teissier; 4. Overview of the state-of-the-art terahertz QCL designs Qi Jie Wang and Yongquan Zeng; 5. Simulating quantum cascade lasers: the challenge to quantum theory Andreas Wacker; 6. Coupled simulation of quantum electronic transport and thermal transport in mid-infrared quantum cascade lasers Michelle L. King, Farhad Karimi, Sina Soleimanikahnoj, Suraj Suri, Song Mei, Yanbing Shi, Olafur Jonasson and Irena Knezevic; Part II. Active Research Topics: 7. Quantum cascade laser frequency combs Jérôme_Faist and Giacomo Scalari; 8. Frequency noise and frequency stabilization of QCLs Miriam Serena Vitiello, Luigi Consolino and Paolo De Natale; 9. Distributed-feedback and beam shaping in monolithic terahertz QCLs Yuan Jin and Sushil Kumar; 10. Metasurface based THz quantum-cascade lasers Benjamin S. Williams and Christopher A. Curwen; 11. Terahertz quantum cascade laser sources based on intra-cavity difference-frequency generation Mikhail A. Belkin; Part III. Applications: 12. QCL applications in scientific research, commercial, and defense and security markets Jeremy Rowlette, Eric Takeuchi and Timothy Day; 13. QCL-based gas sensing with photoacoustic spectroscopy Vincenzo Spagnolo, Pietro Patimisco, Angelo Sampaolo and Marilena Giglio; 14. Multiheterodyne spectroscopic sensing and applications of mid-infrared and terahertz quantum cascade laser combs; Gerard Wysocki, Jonas Westberg and Lukasz Sterczewski; 15. Self-mixing in quantum cascade lasers: theory and applications Paul Dean, Jay Keeley, Yah Leng Lim, Karl Bertling, Thomas Taimre, Pierluigi Rubino, Dragan Indjin and Aleksandar Rakic; 16. Applications of terahertz quantum cascade lasers Pierre Gellie; Index.
£71.24
Springer Nature Switzerland AG The Quantum Mechanics Solver: How to Apply Quantum Theory to Modern Physics
Book SynopsisMotivates students by challenging them with real-life applications of the somtimes esoteric aspects of quantum mechanics that they are learning. Offers completely original excerices developed at teh Ecole Polytechnique in France, which is know for its innovative and original teaching methods. Problems from modern physics to help the student apply just-learnt theory to fields such as molecular physics, condensed matter physics or laser physics.Table of ContentsPart I Elementary Particles, Nuclei and Atoms. 1 Matter-wave Interferences with Molecules. 2 Neutron Interferometry. 3 Analysis of a Stern–Gerlach Experiment. 4 Spectroscopic Measurements on a Neutron Beam. 5 Measuring the Electron Magnetic Moment Anomaly. 6 Atomic Clocks. 7 The Spectrum of Positronium. 8 Neutrino Transformations in the Sun. 9 The Hydrogen Atom in Crossed Fields. 10 Energy Loss of Ions in Matter. Part II Quantum Entanglement and Measurement. 11 The EPR Problem and Bell’s Inequality. 12 Quantum Correlations in a Multi-Particle System. 13 A Non-Destructive Bomb Detector. 14 Direct Observation of Field Quantization. 15 Schrödinger’s Cat. 16 Quantum Cryptography. 17 Ideal Quantum Measurement. 18 The Quantum Eraser. 19 A Quantum Thermometer. 20 Laser Cooling and Trapping. Part III Complex Systems. 21 Exact Results for the Three-Body Problem. 22 Properties of a Bose–Einstein Condensate. 23 Quantized Vortices. 24 Motion in a Periodic Potential and Bloch Oscillations. 25 Magnetic Excitons. 26 A Quantum Box. 27 Colored Molecular Ions. 28 Hyperfine Structure in Electron Spin Resonance. 29 Probing Matter with Positive Muons. 30 Quantum Reflection of Atoms from a Surface. Part IV Appendix. 31 Memento of Quantum Mechanics.
£42.74
Springer Nature Switzerland AG Air-Stable Inverted Organic Light-Emitting Diodes
Book SynopsisThis concise volume provides an introduction to the working principles, design, and construction of air-stable inverted organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs), which lead to the realization of practical flexible electronics. The first part of the book reviews the history of the three generations of inverted OLEDs: hybrid organic inorganic light-emitting diodes (HOILEDs), metal oxides and organic electron injection layer, describing the materials, fabrication techniques, device structure, applications, and technological challenges involved in each case. The second part of the book focuses on the carrier injection mechanism in OLEDs.The book will be of interest to students and researchers working on organic optoelectronics.Table of ContentsChapter 1: Air stability for organic light-emitting diodes (Katsuyuki Morii) Abstract 1.1 Comparison with OLEDs with LEDs 1.2 Important issues for OLEDs Conclusion Chapter 2: Hybrid organic-inorganic light-emitting diode (Katsuyuki Morii) Abstract 2.1 First hybrid organic-inorganic light-emitting diode (HOILED) 2.2 Metal oxide layer on the cathode side for HOILEDs 2.2.1 Zinc oxide 2.2.2 Wide-band-gap metal oxides 2.3 Initial modification of surface of metal oxide on the cathode side Conclusion Chapter 3: Interfacial engineering by introducing an interlayer (Hirohiko Fukagawa) Abstract 3.1 Self-assembled monolayers 3.2 Ionic species 3.3 Polyethylenimine ethoxylated (PEIE) and branched polyethylenimine (PEI) 3.4 Other amine derivatives 3.5 Novel metal oxides and electrides 3.6 Solution-processed boron compounds for operationally stable inverted OLEDs Conclusion Chapter 4: Carrier Injection Mechanism (Hirohiko Fukagawa) Abstract 4.1 Hole injection in conventional OLEDs 4.2 Electron injection mechanism in inverted OLEDs 4.3 Hole injection mechanism in inverted OLEDs (Katsuyuki Morii) 4.3.1 Organic/inorganic layer and inorganic/organic layer 4.3.2 MoO3 on F8BT Conclusion
£44.99
Springer Nature Switzerland AG Introduction to Semiconductor Lasers for Optical
Book SynopsisThis updated, second edition textbook provides a thorough and accessible treatment of semiconductor lasers from a design and engineering perspective. It includes both the physics of devices as well as the engineering, designing and testing of practical lasers. The material is presented clearly with many examples provided. Readers of the book will come to understand the finer aspects of the theory, design, fabrication and test of these devices and have an excellent background for further study of optoelectronics.Table of ContentsIntroduction: The Basics of Optical Communications.- The Basics of Lasers.- Semiconductors as Laser Material 1: Fundamentals.- Semiconductors as Laser Materials 2: Density of States, Quantum Wells and Gain.- Semiconductor Laser Operation.- Electrical Characteristics of Semiconductor Lasers.- The Optical Cavity.- Laser Modulation.- Distributed Feedback Lasers.- Assorted Miscellany: Dispersion, Fabrication, and Reliability.- Laser Communication Systems I: Amplitude Modulated Systems.- Coherent Communication Systems.
£999.99
Springer Nature Switzerland AG Advanced X-Ray Radiation Detection:: Medical
Book SynopsisThis book offers readers an overview of some of the most recent advances in the field of technology for X-ray medical imaging. Coverage includes both technology and applications in SPECT, PET and CT, with an in-depth review of the research topics from leading specialists in the field. Coverage includes conversion of the X-ray signal into analogue/digital value, as well as a review of CMOS chips for X-ray image sensors. Emphasis is on high-Z materials like CdTe, CZT and GaAs, since they offer the best implementation possibilities for direct conversion X-ray detectors. The discussion includes material challenges, detector operation physics and technology and readout integrated circuits required to detect signals processes by high-Z sensors. Authors contrast these emerging technologies with more established ones based on scintillator materials. This book is an excellent reference for people already working in the field as well as for people wishing to enter it.Table of ContentsX-ray Detectors in Medical Imaging.- Modelling spectroscopic performance of pixelated semiconductor detectors through Monte-Carlo simulation.- Status of DEXA Instrumentation Using Direct and Indirect Detectors.- CZT Detectors for Nuclear Medicine.- Positron Emission Tomography (PET) Imaging Based on Sub-Millimeter Pixelated CdZnTe Detectors.- Medical Photon-Counting CT – Status and Clinical Applications Review.- Multi-material decomposition (m-MD) based spectral imaging in photon-counting CT.- X-ray Multispectral CT Imaging by Projection Sequences Blind Separation based on Basis-effect or Basis-material decomposition.- Direct Iterative Basis Image Reconstruction Based on MAP-EM Algorithm for Spectral CT.- Linearly Polarized X-ray Fluorescence Computed Tomography with a Photon Counting Detector.- Detector shift iteration method for improving spatial resolution and suppressing pixel value distortion in direct and indirect X-ray detectors.- A new method of estimating incident x-ray spectra with photon counting detectors using a limited number of energy bins with dedicated clinical x-ray imaging systems.
£56.24
SPIE Press Photonics Rules of Thumb
Book SynopsisUpdated and expanded, the third edition of Photonics Rules of Thumb represents an evolving, idiosyncratic, and eclectic toolbox intended to allow any engineer, scientist, manager, marketeer, or technician (regardless of specialty) to make rapid and accurate guesses at solutions in a wide range of topics during system design, modeling, or fabrication. This book will help any electro-optics team to make quick assessments, generally requiring no more than a calculator, so that they can quickly find the right solution for a design problem.This book has been assembled to introduce anyone working in the optics and photonics community to a wide range of critical topics through simple calculations, graphics, equations, and explanations. Useful design principles and rules, simple-to-implement calculations, and numerous graphs and tables of important basic information allow you to rapidly pinpoint trouble spots, ask the right questions at meetings, and are perfect for quick checks of last-minute specifications or performance feature additions. Offering a convenient arrangement according to specialty, this unique reference spans the spectrum of photonics. Eighteen chapters cover optics, atmospherics, radiometry, focal plane arrays, degraded visual environments, economics, and photogrammetry, as well as technologies related to security and surveillance systems, infrared, lasers, electro-optics, phenomenologies, self-driving vehicles, and many others.
£73.60
John Wiley & Sons Inc Principles of Physical Optics
Book SynopsisTable of ContentsPreface xiii Acknowledgments xv 1 The Physics of Waves 1 1.1 Introduction 1 1.2 One-Dimensional Wave Equation 1 1.3 General Solutions to the 1D Wave Equation 3 1.4 Harmonic Traveling Waves 5 1.5 The Principle of Superposition 7 1.5.1 Periodic Traveling Waves 7 1.5.2 Linear Independence 7 1.6 Complex Numbers and the Complex Representation 8 1.6.1 Complex Algebra 9 1.6.2 The Complex Representation of Harmonic Waves 11 1.7 The Three-Dimensional Wave Equation 12 1.7.1 Spherical Coordinates 13 1.7.2 Three-Dimensional Plane Waves 13 1.7.3 Spherical Waves 15 Problems 16 2 Electromagnetic Waves and Photons 23 2.1 Introduction 23 2.2 Electromagnetism 23 2.3 Electromagnetic Wave Equations 29 2.3.1 Transverse Electromagnetic Waves 31 2.3.2 Energy Flow and the Poynting Vector 33 2.3.3 Irradiance 34 2.4 Photons 37 2.4.1 Single-Photon Interference 41 2.5 The Electromagnetic Spectrum 42 Problems 43 3 Reflection and Refraction 51 3.1 Introduction 51 3.2 Overview of Reflection and Refraction 51 3.2.1 Fermat’s Principle of Least Time 55 3.3 Maxwell’s Equations at an Interface 57 3.3.1 Boundary Conditions 57 3.3.2 Electromagnetic Waves at an Interface 58 3.4 The Fresnel Equations 60 3.4.1 Incident Wave Polarized Normal to the Plane of Incidence 61 3.4.2 Incident Wave Polarized Parallel to the Plane of Incidence 63 3.5 Interpretation of the Fresnel Equations 65 3.5.1 Normal Incidence 66 3.5.2 Brewster’s Angle 66 3.5.3 Total Internal Reflection 68 3.5.4 Plots of the Fresnel Equations vs. Incident Angle 71 3.5.5 Phase Changes on Reflection 72 3.5.5.1 Summary 75 3.6 Reflectivity and Transmissivity 75 3.6.1 Plots of Reflectivity and Transmissivity vs. Incident Angle 78 3.6.2 The Evanescent Wave 79 3.7 Scattering 81 3.7.1 Atmospheric Scattering 82 3.7.2 Rainbows 82 3.7.3 Parhelia 85 3.8 Optical Materials 86 3.9 Dispersion 86 3.9.1 Dispersion in Dielectric Media 86 3.9.1.1 Nonconducting Gases 92 3.9.2 Dispersion in Conducting Media 94 3.9.2.1 Reflection from Conductors 97 Problems 100 4 Geometric Optics I 107 4.1 Introduction 107 4.2 Reflection and Refraction at Aspheric Surfaces 107 4.3 Reflection and Refraction at a Spherical Surface 112 4.3.1 The Paraxial Approximation 112 4.3.2 Spherical Reflecting Surfaces 113 4.3.2.1 Sign Conventions for Reflecting Surfaces 114 4.3.3 Spherical Refracting Surfaces 115 4.3.4 Sign Conventions and Ray Diagrams 117 4.4 Lens Combinations 121 4.4.1 Thin Lenses in Close Combination 122 4.5 Optical Instruments 123 4.5.1 The Camera 123 4.5.2 The Eye 124 4.5.3 The Magnifying Glass 125 4.5.4 The Compound Microscope 126 4.5.5 The Telescope 127 4.5.6 The Exit Pupil 128 4.6 Optical Fibers 129 Problems 133 5 Geometric Optics II 139 5.1 Introduction 139 5.2 Aberrations 139 5.2.1 Chromatic Aberration 139 5.2.2 Spherical Aberration 143 5.2.3 Astigmatism and Coma 143 5.2.4 Field Curvature 143 5.2.5 Diffraction 144 5.3 Principal Points and Effective Focal Lengths in Paraxial Optics 144 5.4 Thick Paraxial Lenses 148 5.4.1 Principal Points and Effective Focal Lengths of Thick Paraxial Lenses 149 5.5 Introduction to Matrix Methods in Paraxial Geometrical Optics 153 5.5.1 The Translation Matrix 153 5.5.2 The Refraction Matrix 155 5.5.3 The Reflection Matrix 156 5.5.4 The Ray Transfer Matrix 157 5.5.5 Location of Principal Points and Effective Focal Lengths for an Optical System 161 5.6 Radiometry 165 5.6.1 Extended Sources 166 5.6.1.1 Spectral Distributions 168 5.6.1.2 Conservation of Radiance 168 5.6.2 Radiometry of Blackbody Sources 169 5.6.3 Rayleigh–Jeans Theory and the Ultraviolet Catastrophe 170 5.6.4 Planck’s Quantum Theory of Blackbody Radiation 173 Problems 176 6 Polarization 185 6.1 Introduction 185 6.2 Linear Polarization 185 6.2.1 Linear Polarizers 186 6.2.2 Linear Polarizer Design 188 6.3 Birefringence 191 6.4 Circular and Elliptical Polarization 194 6.4.1 Wave Plates and Circular Polarizers 196 6.5 Jones Vectors and Matrices 199 6.5.1 Jones Matrices 201 6.5.2 Birefringent Colors 204 Problems 207 7 Superposition and Interference 213 7.1 Introduction 213 7.2 Superposition of Harmonic Waves 213 7.3 Interference Between Two Monochromatic Electromagnetic Waves 214 7.3.1 Linear Power Detection 215 7.3.2 Interference Between Beams with the Same Frequency 216 7.3.2.1 Young’s Double-Slit Experiment 216 7.3.3 Thin-Film Interference 219 7.3.4 Quasi-Monochromatic Sources 222 7.3.5 Fringe Geometry 222 7.3.5.1 Lloyd’s Mirror 223 7.3.5.2 Newton’s Rings 223 7.3.6 Interference Between Beams with Different Frequencies 224 7.3.6.1 Coherent Detection 226 7.4 Fourier Analysis 229 7.4.1 Fourier Transforms 229 7.4.2 Position Space, k-Space Domain 230 7.4.3 Frequency–Time Domain 234 7.5 Properties of Fourier Transforms 234 7.5.1 Symmetry Properties 234 7.5.2 Linearity 235 7.5.3 Transform of a Transform 236 7.6 Wavepackets 236 7.7 Group and Phase Velocity 241 7.8 Interferometry 243 7.8.1 Energy Conservation and Complementary Fringe Patterns 248 7.9 Single-Photon Interference 250 7.10 Multiple-Beam Interference 251 7.10.1 The Scanning Fabry–Perot Interferometer 254 7.11 Interference in Multilayer Films 257 7.11.1 Antireflection Films 261 7.11.2 High-Reflectance Films 263 7.11.2.1 Fabry–Perot Interference Filters 264 7.12 Coherence 265 7.12.1 Temporal Coherence 265 7.12.2 Spatial Coherence 266 7.12.3 Michelson’s Stellar Interferometer 269 7.12.4 Irradiance Interferometry 270 7.12.5 Telescope Arrays 271 Problems 272 8 Diffraction 281 8.1 Introduction 281 8.2 Huygens’ Principle 282 8.2.1 Babinet’s Principle 284 8.3 Fraunhofer Diffraction 284 8.3.1 Single Slit 285 8.3.2 Rectangular Aperture 290 8.3.3 Circular Aperture 291 8.3.4 Optical Resolution 294 8.3.5 More on Stellar Interferometry 295 8.3.6 Double Slit 295 8.3.7 N Slits: The Diffraction Grating 296 8.3.8 The Diffraction Grating 298 8.3.8.1 Chromatic Resolving Power 302 8.3.9 Fraunhofer Diffraction as a Fourier Transform 304 8.3.10 Apodization 306 8.3.10.1 Apertures with Circular Symmetry 307 8.4 Fresnel Diffraction 309 8.4.1 Fresnel Zones 310 8.4.1.1 Circular Apertures 313 8.4.1.2 Circular Obstacles 313 8.4.1.3 Fresnel Zone Plate 316 8.4.2 Holography 320 8.4.3 Numerical Analysis of Fresnel Diffraction with Circular Symmetry 321 8.4.4 Fresnel Diffraction from Apertures with Cartesian Symmetry 323 8.4.4.1 Semi-Infinite Straightedge 326 8.4.4.2 Single Slit 327 8.4.4.3 Rectangular Aperture 329 8.5 Introduction to Quantum Electrodynamics 330 8.5.1 Feynman’s Interpretation 333 Problems 334 9 Lasers 343 9.1 Introduction 343 9.2 Energy Levels in Atoms, Molecules, and Solids 343 9.2.1 Atomic Energy Levels 343 9.2.2 Molecular Energy Levels 346 9.2.3 Solid-State Energy Bands 348 9.2.4 Semiconductor Devices 352 9.3 Stimulated Emission and Light Amplification 354 9.4 Laser Systems 357 9.4.1 Atomic Gas Lasers 358 9.4.1.1 Helium–Neon Laser 359 9.4.2 Molecular Gas Lasers 360 9.4.2.1 Carbon Dioxide Laser 360 9.4.3 Solid-State Lasers 362 9.4.3.1 Diode Lasers 363 9.4.4 Other Laser Systems 364 9.5 Longitudinal Cavity Modes 365 9.6 Frequency Stability 366 9.7 Introduction to Gaussian Beams 367 9.7.1 Overview of Gaussian Beam Properties 367 9.8 Gaussian Beam Properties 369 9.8.1 Approximate Solutions to the Wave Equation 370 9.8.2 Paraxial Spherical Gaussian Beams 372 9.8.3 Gaussian Beam Focusing 373 9.8.4 Matrix Methods and the ABCD Law 376 9.9 Laser Cavities 377 9.9.1 Laser Cavity with Equal Mirror Curvatures 377 9.9.2 Laser Cavity with Unequal Mirror Curvatures 379 9.9.3 Stable Resonators 381 9.9.4 Traveling Wave Resonators 385 9.9.5 Unstable Resonators 385 9.9.6 Transverse Cavity Modes 386 9.10 Electro-optics and Nonlinear Optics 387 9.10.1 The Electro-optic Effect 388 9.10.1.1 Pockels Cells 388 9.10.1.2 Kerr Cells 390 9.10.2 Optical Activity 390 9.10.2.1 Faraday Rotation 392 9.10.3 Acousto-optic Effect 393 9.10.4 Nonlinear Optics 397 9.10.4.1 Harmonic Generation 398 9.10.4.2 Phase Conjugation Reflection by Degenerate Four-Wave Mixing 402 9.10.5 Frequency Mixing 404 Problems 405 10 Optical Imaging 419 10.1 Introduction 419 10.2 Abbe Theory of Image Formation 419 10.2.1 Phase Contrast Microscope 424 10.3 The Point Spread Function 425 10.3.1 Coherent vs. Incoherent Images 426 10.3.2 Speckle 430 10.4 Resolving Power of Optical Instruments 431 10.5 Image Recording 432 10.5.1 Photographic Film 433 10.5.2 Digital Detector Arrays 434 10.6 Contrast Transfer Function 436 10.7 Spatial Filtering 437 10.8 Adaptive Optics 441 Problems 443 Appendix A Chapter 1 Appendix: Transverse Traveling Waves on a String 449 Appendix B Chapter 2 Appendix: Electromagnetic Wave Equations 451 B. 1 Maxwell’s Equations in Differential Form and Wave Equations for ⃗E and ⃗B 451 B. 2 Method 1: Cartesian Coordinates 451 B.2. 1 Wave Equations for ⃗E and ⃗B 455 B. 3 Method 2: Vector Calculus 456 B.3. 1 Wave Equations for ⃗E and ⃗B 457 Appendix C Chapter 5 Appendix: Calculation of the Jeans Number 459 Appendix D Chapter 7 Appendix: Fourier Series 461 D.1 Real Fourier Series 461 D.2 Complex Fourier Series 467 D.3 Nonperiodic Functions and Fourier Transforms 468 Problems 470 Appendix E Solutions to Selected Problems 473 Bibliography 553 Index 555
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SPIE Press Designing Optics Using Zemax OpticStudio®
Book SynopsisThis book demonstrates how to design an optical system using Ansys Zemax OpticStudio, a full-featured optical design program. The complete design process from lens definition to tolerancing is developed and illustrated using the program. This text is not a user's manual for Zemax OpticStudio. Rather, it starts with a single lens to demonstrate the laws of geometrical optics and illustrate basic optical errors (aberrations) with the software.Through a series of examples and exercises, one can follow each step in the design process to analyze and optimize the system to meet the required performance specifications. The text is organized to help readers (1) reproduce each step of the process, including the plots for evaluating lens performance, and (2) understand the significance of these plots in constructing a final design.Table of Contents The Basics Rays and Ray Sketching How to Put a Lens in a Computer To First Order… Stop and Pupils and Windows, Oh My! Spherical Aberration Coma and Astigmatism Aberrations of the Image Surface Chromatic Aberration Reducing Aberrations Analyzing the Performance of a Lens Designing a Lens Tolerancing
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MIT Press Ltd The Reconfigured Eye Visual Truth in the
Book SynopsisContinuing William Mitchell's investigations of how we understand, reason about, and use images, The Reconfigured Eye provides the first systematic, critical analysis of the digital imaging revolution.An intelligent and readable approach to the digitization of images.... A useful overview of a critical subject.—New York Times Book ReviewEnhanced? Or faked? Today the very idea of photographic veracity is being radically challenged by the emerging technology of digital image manipulation and synthesis: photographs can now be altered at will in ways that are virtually undetectable, and photorealistic synthesized images are becoming increasingly difficult to distinguish from actual photographs. Continuing William Mitchell's investigations of how we understand, reason about, and use images, The Reconfigured Eye provides the first systematic, critical analysis of the digital imaging revolution. It describes the technology of the digital image in detail and looks
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Schiffer Publishing Ltd Classic Lanterns Schiffer Book for Collectors A
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Cambridge University Press An Introduction to Practical Laboratory Optics
Book SynopsisAimed at students taking laboratory courses in experimental optics, this book introduces readers to optical instruments and their uses. The book explains the basic operation of lenses, mirrors, telescopes in the laboratory and under field conditions, how to use optical instruments to their maximum potential and how to keep them in working order. It gives an account of the laws of geometrical optics which govern the design, layout and working of optical instruments. The book describes the interactions of polarised light with matter and the instruments and devices derived from this, and discusses the choice of spectrometers and detectors for various spectral regions, with particular attention to CCD cameras. The emphasis throughout is on description, with mathematical precision confined to the appendices, which explain the ray transfer matrix and outline the Seidel theory of optical aberrations. The appendices also introduce Fourier methods in optics and Fourier transform infra-red spectrometry.Trade Review'James writes so well and includes so many personal and historical lessons learned that I had difficulty putting this book down … It is perfect for a pre-job-interview review of hands-on optics. When you get to the last page you will still be hungry for more, which makes the three appendices even more welcome. [The book] is excellent and the best one I have reviewed this decade.' George Fischer, Optics and Photonics NewsTable of Contents1. Introduction: centred optical systems; 2. Telescopes and binoculars; 3. Eyepieces, eyes and colour; 4. Cameras and camera lenses; 5. The scientific CCD camera; 6. Spectrometry; 7. Interferometers and their uses; 8. Electro-optical effects and their uses; 9. Microscopes and projectors; 10. Siderostats and coelostats; 11. The detection and measurement of radiation; 12. Practicalities; Further reading; Appendices; Index.
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Cambridge University Press Optogenetics
Book SynopsisOptogenetics - a revolutionary technique combining genetic and optical methods to observe and control the function of neurons - has huge potential, with applications from brain circuits and sleep to neurodegenerative and neuropsychiatric diseases. This book is a reference for researchers and graduate students, as well as for those working in the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries.Trade Review'Optogenetics has transformed neuroscience and has become a key element of the toolkit used by thousands of labs worldwide. If anyone needs convincing that the field of optogenetics has come of age, this book provides compelling evidence. Written by leading experts in the field and covering the gamut of optogenetics research from tool development and use in basic research through to translational applications, Optogenetics exemplifies how this technique now illuminates all areas of neuroscience research.' Michael Hausser, University College London,''Let there be light'. Or more precisely, deliver the needed wavelength at appropriate power, with high temporal and spatial resolution if you want to figure out how brain circuits work. This volume has many excellent chapters and the right toolbox for the job.' György Buzsáki, Neuroscience Institute and Langone Medical Center, New York University'Optogenetics is a unique compilation of articles by some of the key experts in the field covering the entire breadth of topics from molecular mechanisms, via hands-on application tips all the way to clinical use and ethical implications as well as a detailed and accurate historical perspective. For this still rapidly developing field it will become a must-read and core reference for novices and experts alike.' Andreas Schaefer, he Francis Crick Institute, London'Both the expert and novice, alike, will find this to be a valuable resource that covers multiple aspects of the Optogenetics field, from its history through to current scientific and potential clinical applications.' Michelle M. Sidor, Novartis Institutes for Biomedical Research, MassachusettsTable of ContentsList of contributors; Foreword; Preface; List of abbreviations; Part I. Optogenetics in Model Organisms: 1. Introduction to optogenetics: from neuronal function to mapping and disease biology; 2. Uncovering key neurons for manipulation in mammals; 3. From connectome to function: using optogenetics to shed light on the Caenorhabditis elegans nervous system; 4. From synapse to behaviour: optogenetic tools for investigation of the Caenorhabditis elegans nervous system; 5. Using optogenetics in vivo to stimulate regeneration in Xenopus laevis; Part II. Opsin Biology, Tools and Technology Platform: 6. Sodium and engineered potassium light-driven pumps; 7. Simultaneous electrophysiology and optogenetic stimulation methods; 8. Role of electrical activity in horizontal axon growth in the developing cortex: a time-lapse study using optogenetic stimulation; 9. Development of an optogenetic tool to regulate protein stability in vivo; 10. Photo-activatable nucleotide cyclases for synthetic photobiology applications; 11. Bioluminescence activation of light-sensing molecules; Part III. Optogenetics in Neurobiology, Brain Circuits and Plasticity: 12. Optogenetics for neurological disorders: what is a path to the clinic?; 13. Optogenetic control of astroglia; 14. Optogenetics for neurohormones and neuropeptides: focus on oxytocin; 15. Optogenetic approaches to investigate brain circuits; 16. Optogenetic mapping of neuronal connections and their plasticity; Part IV. Optogenetics in Learning, Neuro-psychiatric Diseases and Behavior: 17. Optogenetics to study reward learning and addiction; 18. Optogenetics and the dissection of neural circuits underlying depression and substance-use disorders; 19. Optogenetics research in behavioral neuroscience: insights into the brain basis of reward learning and goal-directed behavior; 20. An optogenetic approach to treat epilepsy; 21. Using optogenetics and stem cells-derived neural engraftment techniques to restore lost motor function; Part V. Optogenetics in Vision Restoration and Memory: 22. Optogenetics in treating retinal disease; 23. Optogenetics for vision recovery: from traditional to designer optogenetic tools; 24. A promise of vision restoration; 25. Holographic Optical Neural Interfacing (HONI) with retinal neurons; 26. Strategies for restoring vision by transducing a channelrhodopsin gene into retinal ganglion cells; 27. Optogenetic dissection of a top-down prefrontal-to-hippocampus memory circuit; Part VI. Optogenetics in Sleep, Prosthetics and Epigenetics of Neurodegenerative Diseases: 28. Optogenetic dissection of sleep-wake control: evidence for a thalamic control of sleep architecture; 29. Optogenetics and auditory implants; 30. Optogenetic stimulation for cochlear prosthetics; 31. The role of amino acids in neurodegenerative and addictive diseases; 32. Applications of combinations of deep brain stimulation and optogenetics: ethical considerations: an epilogue.
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Cambridge University Press Modern Ophthalmic Optics
Book SynopsisThis book is a comprehensive account of the most recent developments in modern ophthalmic optics. It makes use of the powerful matrix formalism to describe curvature and power, providing a unified view of the optical and geometrical properties of lenses. This unified approach is applicable to the design and properties of not only spectacle lenses, but also contact and intraocular lenses (IOL). The newest developments in lens design, manufacturing and testing are discussed, with an emphasis on the description of free-form technology, which has surpassed traditional manufacturing methods and allows digital lenses to be specifically designed with the unique requirements of the user. Other important topics which are covered include modern lens materials, up-to-date lens measuring techniques, contact and intraocular lenses, progressive power lenses, low vision aids, ocular protection and coatings. Providing a broad overview of recent developments in the field, it is ideal for researchers, mTrade Review'This dense volume (546 pages) is a reasonably comprehensive discussion of various topics in the field. The unique feature of this book is the use of matrix formalism to describe curvature and power of a surface. The matrix formalism is especially useful for analyzing astigmatic systems. There are many good things about this book … it will be an invaluable reference book for researchers and graduate student in ophthalmic optics or for optical engineers who desire to know more about the field.' Vengu Lakshminarayanan, Optics & Photonics NewsTable of ContentsPreface; Acknowledgements; 1. Ophthalmic materials; 2. Surfaces in ophthalmic lenses; 3. Wavefronts and rays; 4. Single vision lenses; 5. The lens-eye system; 6. Aberrations and lens design; 7. Optics of contact and intraocular lenses; 8. Multifocal lenses; 9. Low vision aids and high power lenses; 10. Lens manufacturing and measurement; 11. Filters and coatings; Appendix A. Frames; Appendix B. Introduction to matrix algebra; Appendix C. Introduction to surface geometry; Appendix D. Local dioptric power matrix; Appendix E. Seidel aberrations and Zernike polynomials; Appendix F. Abelès theory of multilayer films; References; Index.
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Cambridge University Press Electromagnetic Optics of ThinFilm Coatings
Book SynopsisThree experts in the field of thin-film optics present a detailed and self-contained theoretical study of planar multilayers and how they can be effectively exploited in both traditional and modern applications. Starting with a discussion of the relevant electromagnetic optics, the fundamental optical properties of multilayers are introduced using an electromagnetic approach based on a direct solving of Maxwell''s equations by Fourier transforms. This powerful approach is illustrated through the comprehensive description of two of the most important phenomena in multilayers, i.e. giant field enhancement in dielectric stacks and light scattering from thin-film optical filters. The same approach is extended to the description of the operation of planar microcavities and the balance of energy between radiated and trapped light. This book will be valuable to researchers, engineers and graduate students with interests in nanophotonics, optical telecommunications, observational astronomy andTrade Review'… clear and well-written explanations, and very enlightening discussions of TFC-from multilayer stacks to planar microcavities … it makes for rewarding reading, and I recommend it to all students of TFCs.' Christian Brosseau, OpticaTable of ContentsIntroduction; About the Authors; Acknowledgments; 1. Fundamentals of Electromagnetic Optics; 2. The Harmonic Regime; 3. Frequency Wave Packet; 4. Spatial Wave Packet; 5. Energy, Causality, and Coherence; 6. Thin-Film Filters; 7. Multilayers in Total Reflection; 8. Light Scattering from Optical Multilayers; 9. Planar Multilayer Micro-Cavities; Conclusion; Selected Books; Index.
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Nova Science Publishers Inc Advances in Laser & Optics Research: Volume 2
Book SynopsisIt is expected that ongoing advances in optics will revolutionise the 21st century as they began doing in the last quarter of the 20th. Such fields as communications, materials science, computing and medicine are leaping forward based on developments in optics. This new series presents leading edge research on optics and lasers from researchers spanning the globe.
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Oxford University Press Adaptive Optics for Astronomical Telescopes
Book SynopsisThis book by one of the leaders in adaptive optics covers the fundamental theory and then describes in detail how this technology can be applied to large ground-based telescopes to compensate for the effects of atmospheric turbulence. It includes information on basic adaptive optics components and technology, and has chapters devoted to atmospheric turbulence, optical image structure, laser beacons, and overall system design. The chapter on system design is particularly detailed and includes performance estimation and optimization. Combining a clear discussion of physical principles with numerous real-world examples, this book will be a valuabe resource for all graduate students and researchers in astronomy and optics.Trade Review"While any of the four [monographs available in the field of adaptive optics] is suitable for use in a graduate class in observational astronomy, by far the best of them is Adaptive Optics for Astronomical Telescopes, by John Hardy, a pioneer in adaptive optics who, as adaptive-optics project leader at ITEK Corp, led the research and technology effort that culminated in the first operational military adaptive optics system in 1981. Hardy's book . . . would be an outstanding choice for a graduate class, because each topic is explained completely from basic principles to the ultimate level of complexity. . . . Once one is immersed in the rhythm of the presentation, the book is a pleasure to read. The strengths of Hardy's work include his knowledge of the US military literature in this field and his even-handed presentation of the many competing technologies that contribute to an adaptive-optics system."--Physics Today "While any of the four [monographs available in the field of adaptive optics] is suitable for use in a graduate class in observational astronomy, by far the best of them is Adaptive Optics for Astronomical Telescopes, by John Hardy, a pioneer in adaptive optics who, as adaptive-optics project leader at ITEK Corp, led the research and technology effort that culminated in the first operational military adaptive optics system in 1981. Hardy's book . . . would be an outstanding choice for a graduate class, because each topic is explained completely from basic principles to the ultimate level of complexity. . . . Once one is immersed in the rhythm of the presentation, the book is a pleasure to read. The strengths of Hardy's work include his knowledge of the US military literature in this field and his even-handed presentation of the many competing technologies that contribute to an adaptive-optics system."--Physics TodayTable of ContentsAPPENDICES
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Oxford University Press Inc Photonics
Book SynopsisThis textbook is designed for senior undergraduate and first year graduate students in eletrical engineering departments taking photonics, optoelectronics or optical communications courses. The text covers key subjects in optical electronics and their applications in modern optical communications where optical waves are used as carriers of information for local and long distance transmission. This new edition of Amnon Yariv''s classic titles offers more explanations of mathematical derivations to help undergraduate students, and focuses more on course topics than on research applications. This book is part of the Oxford Series in Electrical and Computer Engineering (OSECE).Trade Review"It moves the debate forward in diverse and original ways." - Anne Schwenkenbecher, Australasian Journal of PhilosophyTable of Contents1. Electromagnetic Fields and Waves; 2. Rays and Optical Beams; 3. Dielectric Waveguides and Optical Fibers; 4. Optical Resonators; 5. Interaction of Radiation and Atomic Systems; 6. Theory of Laser Oscillation and Some Specific Laser Systems; 7. Chromatic Dispersion and Polarization Mode Dispersion in Fibers; 8. Nonlinear Optics; 9. Electro-Optics and AO modulators; 10. Noise in Optical Detection and Generation; 11. Detection of Optical Radiation; 12. Periodic Structures; 13. Waveguide Coupling; 14. Nonlinear Optical Effects in Fibers; 15. Semiconductor Lasers; 16. Advanced Semiconductor Lasers; 17. Optical Amplifiers; 18. Classical Treatment of Quantum Optics, Quantum Noise, and Squeezing; A. WAVE EQUATION IN CYLINDRICAL COORDINATES AND BESSEL FUNCTIONS; B. EXACT SOLUTIONS OF THE STEP-INDEX CIRCULAR WAVEGUIDE; C. KRAMERS-KRONIG RELATIONS; D. TRANSFORMATION OF A COHERENT ELECTROMAGNETIC FIELD BY A THIN LENS; E. FERMI LEVEL AND ITS TEMPERATURE DEPENDENCE; F. ELECTRO-OPTIC EFFECT IN CUBIC 43M CRYSTALS; G. CONVERSION FOR POWER UNITS AND ATTENUATION UNITS
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Springer Principles and Applications of Nonlinear Optical Materials
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Creative Media Partners, LLC On the Construction of a Silvered Glass Telescope
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Createspace Independent Publishing Platform Basic Laser Technology: Laser Transactional/Performance Specifications Course Notes, Workbook and Self-Test
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Independently Published Perspectives on Modern Optics and Imaging: With Practical Examples Using Zemax(R) OpticStudio(TM)
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Artech House Publishers Introduction to Infrared and Electro-Optical Systems, Second Edition
Book SynopsisElectro-Optics (EO) is a technology area that involves the generation, modulation, detection, measurement, and display of optical radiation by electrical means. EO includes lasers, photometry, infrared, and other types of imaging systems. This newly revised and updated edition of a classic Artech House book offers a current and complete introduction to the analysis and design of EO imaging systems. The Second Edition provides numerous updates and brand new coverage of today's most important areas, including the integrated spatial frequency approach and a focus on the weapons of terrorists as objects of interest.Table of ContentsIntroduction. Mathematics. LSI Systems. Diffraction. Sources of Radiation. Atmospherics. Optics. Detectors and Scanners. Electronics. Signal Processing Displays on Human Perception. Historical Performance Models. CTF and the TTP Metric. EO/IR Systems and Target Acquisition. Search. Laboratory and Field Testing.
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Clanrye International Optoelectronics: Devices, Techniques and Applications
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Larsen and Keller Education Modern Optical Engineering
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Larsen and Keller Education Photodetectors: Devices and Applications
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Wiley-VCH Verlag GmbH Introduction to Micro- and Nanooptics
Book SynopsisThis first textbook on both micro- and nanooptics introduces readers to the technological development, physical background and key areas. The opening chapters on the physics of light are complemented by chapters on refractive and diffractive optical elements. The internationally renowned authors present different methods of lithographic and nonlithographic fabrication of microoptics and introduce the characterization and testing of microoptics. The second part of the book is dedicated to optical microsystems and MEMS, optical waveguide structures and optical nanostructures, including photonic crystals and metamaterials. Each chapter includes exercises illustrating a sample approach to new and complex topics, making the textbook suitable for lectures on optics as part of a physics or electrical engineering course.Trade Review“The aim of this book is to provide a good theoretical basis for micro-and nano-optical structures.” (Optics & Photonics News, 1 September 2013)Table of Contents1 Preliminaries 2 Light propagation 3 Light as carrier of information and energy 4 Light propagation in free space 5 Refractive and reflective microoptics 6 Diffractive microoptics 7 Micro- and nano-fabrication 8 Tunable microoptics 9 Compound and integrated free-space optics 10 Light propagation in waveguides 11 Integrated waveguide optics 12 Surface plasmon waveguides 11 Photonic crystals 12 Left-handed materials
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Wiley-VCH Verlag GmbH Nonlinear Optical Borate Crystals: Principals and
Book SynopsisThis clear and self-contained review of the last four decades of research highlights in the hot field of nonlinear optical (NLO) crystals, particularly of borate-based ultraviolet and deep-ultraviolet NLO crystals, covers three major subjects: the structure-property relationship in borate crystals, the structural and optical characteristics of various promising borate crystals, and their fruitful applications in a wide range of scientific and technological fields. Edited by the discoverers and users of these optical borate crystals, this is a readily accessible reading for semiconductor, applied and solid state physicists, materials scientists, solid state chemists, manufacturers of optoelectronic devices, and those working in the optical industry. Table of ContentsPreface INTRODUCTION History of the Theoretical Understanding for Nonlinear Optical Crystals History of Development on Nonlinear Optical Borate Crystals Crystal Growth of Nonlinear Borate Crystals and Current Status of Applications THEORETICAL BASIS TO DEVELOP BORATE NONLINEAR OPTICAL CRYSTALS BORATE NONLINEAR OPTICAL CRYSTALS FOR FREQUENCY CONVERSION BBO LBO Family KBBF Family Other Borate Crystals Borate Crystals in Developing APPLICATIONS Rapid Proto-Typing Semiconductor Industry - Bia-Hole Drilling - Annealing - Marking - Inspection Bio-Medical Applications - Eye Surgery - Protein Processing Advanced Instrument Making
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Springer Advances in Biophotonics Nanofabrication Optical Metrology and Nonlinear and Ultrafast Photonics
Book SynopsisChapter 1: Demonstration of Adaptive Infrared Camouflage Using Wafer Scale Vanadium Dioxide Thin Films on Silicon.- Chapter 2: A Cost-Effective Implementation of Optical Super-Resolution Microscopy with STORM.- Chapter 3: Vibrational Spectroscopy for Rapid Bedside Medical Diagnosis.- Chapter4: Experimental Observation of Raman Peaks at Low Power in A Short Length Cascaded Fiber System.- Chapter 5: Reflectance Imaging with Double Clad Fiber Coupler and Micro-Optics for Confocal Endoscopy.- Chapter 6: Effect of Speckle Size in Edge Point Referencing for Deformation Measurement.- Chapter 7: Energy Dependent Spontaneous Emission of Nitrogen Vacancy Centres.- Chapter 8: Study of Self-Defocusing in Binary Mixtures of Dioxane with Homologous Alcohols Using z-Scan Technique.- Chapter 9: Electrically Controlled Optical Diffuser Using Negative Dielectric Anisotropy Liquid Crystal.- Chapter 10: Simulation of Coherence Vortices from Spatially Incoherent Sources of Distinct Wavelengths.-
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Elsevier Science Encyclopedia of Modern Optics
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Taylor & Francis Inc Biochemical Applications of Nonlinear Optical
Book SynopsisFor a host of reasons, nonlinear optical spectroscopy is a valuable tool for biochemical applications where minimally invasive diagnostics is desired. Biochemical Applications of Nonlinear Optical Spectroscopy presents the latest technological advances and offers a perspective on future directions in this important field.Written by an international panel of experts, this volume begins with a comparison of nonlinear optical spectroscopy and x-ray crystallography. The text examines the use of multiphoton fluorescence to study chemical phenomena in the skin, the use of nonlinear optics to enhance traditional optical spectroscopy, and the multimodal approach, which incorporates several spectroscopic techniques in one instrument. Later chapters explore Raman microscopy, third-harmonic generation microscopy, and non-linear Raman microspectroscopy. The text explores the promise of beam shaping and the use of broadband laser pulse generated through continuum gTrade Review"Overall, the book is well written and contains lots of valuable information suitable for a range of audiences! contains a wealth of information and, in my view, represents a worthy purchase. It will make good reading for many agronomy, plant nutrition and agricultural extension professionals." -Experimental AgricultureTable of ContentsStructural Dynamics and Kinetics of Myoglobin-CO Binding: Lessons from Time-Resolved X-ray Diffraction and Four-Wave Mixing Spectroscopy. Using Two-Photon Fluorescence Microscopy to Study Chemical Phenomena in the Skin. Ultrafast Fluorescence Microscopes. Multicontrast Nonlinear Imaging Microscopy. Broadband Laser Source and Sensitive Detection Solutions for Coherent Anti-Stokes Raman Scattering Microscopy. Nonlinear Optical Microspectroscopy of Biochemical Interactions in Microfluidic Devices. Advanced Multiphoton and CARS* Microspectroscopy with Broadband Shaped Femtosecond Laser Pulses. Nonlinear Optical Imaging with Sub-10 fs Pulses. Imaging with Phase Sensitive Narrowband Nonlinear Microscopy. Biomolecular Imaging by Near-Field Nonlinear Spectroscopy and Microscopy.
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Wiley-VCH Verlag GmbH Diarylethene Molecular Photoswitches: Concepts
Book SynopsisA comprehensive review to the synthesis, properties, and applications of diarylethene-based molecular photoswitches Diarylethene Molecular Photoswitches: Concept and Functionalities provides the fundamental concepts of molecular photoswitches and includes information on how the bistable photoswitches of diarylethenes modulate the functions of materials and biological activities. Written by Masahiro Irie (the inventor of photochromic diarylethene compound), the book explores the reaction mechanism, photoswitching performance, photoswitchable crystals, and the myriad applications of diarylethenes based photoswitches. This book offers academics, chemists, and engineers an essential resource for understanding the molecular photoswitches and provides a guide to the development of new photoresponsive materials. The author explores the applications based on diarylethene and its dirivatives to Field-Effect Transistors, Metal-Organic Frameworks including nanoparticles, super-resolution fluorescence microscopies, drug release, and self-healing materials. This important book: * Offers a guide to diarylethene derivatives, the most widely studied compounds worldwide among the photochromic compounds * Includes the basic concepts of molecular photoswitches * Explores the myraid applications grounded in diarylethene and its derivatives * Presents an authortative text from the inventor of the photochromic diarylethene compound Written for materials scientists, organic, polymer, and physical chemists, and electronics engineers, Diarylethene Molecular Photoswitches offers an introduction to the topic and includes recent developments in the field. Table of ContentsPreface ix 1 Introduction 1 1.1 General Introduction 1 1.2 Discovery of Diarylethene Molecular Photoswitches 4 References 12 2 Reaction Mechanism 15 2.1 Basic Concepts 15 2.2 Theoretical Study 20 2.3 Reaction Dynamics 22 2.3.1 Cyclization Reaction 22 2.3.2 Cycloreversion Reaction 27 References 29 3 Photoswitching Performance 31 3.1 Quantum Yield 31 3.1.1 Photocyclization Quantum Yield 31 3.1.2 Solvent Effect on Cyclization Quantum Yield 42 3.1.3 Photocycloreversion Quantum Yield 44 3.2 Thermal Stability 49 3.3 Fatigue Resistance 53 3.4 Fluorescence Property 60 3.4.1 Turn-Off Mode Photoswitching 61 3.4.2 Turn-On Mode Photoswitching 76 3.5 Chiral Property 80 References 86 4 Photoswitchable Crystals 93 4.1 Dichroism 93 4.2 X-Ray Crystallographic Analysis 97 4.3 Quantum Yield 101 4.4 Multicolored Systems and Nano-Layered Periodic Structures 106 4.5 Fluorescent Crystals 108 4.6 Photomechanical Response 110 4.6.1 Surface Morphology Change 112 4.6.2 Reversible Shape Change 113 4.6.3 Bending Response of Mixed Crystals 116 References 121 5 Memory 125 5.1 Single-Molecule Memory 125 5.2 Near-Field Optical Memory 128 5.3 Three-Dimensional Optical Memory 130 5.4 Readout Using Infrared Absorption, Raman Scattering, and Refractive Index Changes 132 References 134 6 Switches 137 6.1 Single-Molecule Conductance Photoswitch 137 6.2 Optical Switch Based on Refractive Index Change 141 6.3 Magnetism 141 References 146 7 Surface Properties 149 7.1 SurfaceWettability 149 7.2 Selective Metal Deposition 151 7.3 Subwavelength Nanopatterning 154 References 155 8 Polymers and Liquid Crystals 157 8.1 Polymers 157 8.2 Liquid Crystals 175 References 178 9 Applications 183 9.1 Organic Field-Effect Transistors (OFETs) 183 9.2 Metal Organic Frameworks (MOFs) 185 9.3 Super-Resolution Fluorescence Microscopy 188 9.3.1 Control of Cycloreversion Quantum Yield 189 9.3.2 Fatigue Resistance 191 9.3.3 Photoswitching with Single-Wavelength Visible Light 192 9.3.4 Super-Resolution Bioimaging 195 9.4 Chemical Reactivity Control 197 9.5 Biological Activity 201 9.6 Color Dosimeters 204 References 209 A Synthesis Procedures of Typical Diarylethenes 213 A.1 1,2-Bis(2,4-dimethyl-5-phenyl-3-thienyl)perfluorocyclopentene 213 A.2 1,2-Bis(2-ethyl-6-phenyl-1-benzothiophene-1,1-dioxide-3-yl)-perfluorocyclopenetene 215 References 217 Index 219
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