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Book SynopsisClassical and Quantum Parametric Phenomena provides an overview of the phenomena arising when parametric pumping is applied to oscillators. These phenomena include parametric amplification, noise squeezing, spontaneous symmetry breaking, activated switching, cat states, and synthetic Ising spin lattices. To understand these effects, topics such as nonlinear and stochastic dynamics, coupled systems, and quantum mechanics are introduced. Throughout the book, introductions are kept as succinct as possible and attention is focused on understanding parametric oscillators. As a result, the text helps readers to familiarize themselves with many aspects of parametric systems and understand the common theoretical origin of nanomechanical sensors, optical amplifiers, and superconducting qubits.Parametric phenomena have enabled important scientific breakthroughs over the last decades and are still at the focus of intense research efforts. This book provides a resource for experimental and theoretTrade ReviewIt is a good time to publish this book because the importance of parametric resonators is again growing reflecting the various practical applications. The included Python code is very nice and useful for the students who start to learn the detailed physics behind the theory. * Hiroshi Yamaguchi, NTT Basic Research Laboratories, Kanagawa *The book is timely and will be appreciated by physicists working in different areas from condensed matter physics to quantum information, as well as people working in mechanical and electrical engineering. It will be used not only as a textbook, but also as a reference. * Mark Dykman, Michigan State University *A fantastic addition to the literature. * Guillermo Villanueva, EPF Lausanne *The book contains a cogent discussion of the different subjects in the context of exercises based on numerical Python codes; this will be especially useful for self-teaching. * Christian Brosseau, Optica Fellow and Professor of Physics, Université de Bretagne Occidentale, Brest, France *Table of ContentsIntroduction 0.1: Historical Review 0.2: Present and Future 1 The Harmonic Resonator 1.1: Newton's Equation of Motion 1.2: Response of the Driven Resonator 1.3: Matrix Formulation 1.4: Parametric Modulation 1.5: Floquet Theory 1.6: Summary of Chapter 1 1.7: Exercises for Chapter 1 2 The Duffing Resonator 2.1: The Quartic Potential 2.2: The Cubic Potential 2.3: Summary of Chapter 2 2.4: Exercises for Chapter 2 3 Degenerate Parametric Pumping 3.1: The Nonlinear Parametric Resonator 3.2: Parametric Pumping via Three-Wave Mixing 3.3: Summary of Chapter 3 3.4: Exercises for Chapter 3 4 Dissipation and Force Fluctuations 4.1: The Role of Force Noise 4.2: The Fluctuation-Dissipation Theorem 4.3: The Probability Distribution Approach 4.4: Summary of Chapter 4 4.5: Exercises for Chapter 4 5 Parametric Resonators with Force Noise 5.1: Multistability and Quasi-Stable Solutions 5.2: Parametric Amplification Below Threshold 5.3: Parametric Pumping Above Threshold 5.4: Hierarchy of Relevant Timescales 5.5: Summary of Chapter 5 5.6: Exercises for Chapter 5 6 Coupled Harmonic Resonators 6.1: Static Coupling 6.2: Nondegenerate Three-Wave Mixing 6.3: Alternative Types of Coupling 6.4: Summary of Chapter 6 6.5: Exercises for Chapter 6 7 Coupled Parametric Oscillators 7.1: Equations for N Coupled Parametric Oscillators 7.2: Examples for N = 2 7.3: Networks with N > 2 7.4: Summary of Chapter 7 7.5: Exercises for Chapter 7 8 The Quantum Harmonic Oscillator 8.1: From Classical to Quantum Fluctuations 8.2: From First to Second Quantization 8.3: Quantum State Representations 8.4: Summary of Chapter 8 8.5: Exercises for Chapter 8 9 From Closed to Open Quantum Systems 9.1: Coupling to a Thermal Environment 9.2: The Driven Quantum Resonator 9.3: Summary of Chapter 9 9.4: Exercises for Chapter 9 10 The Quantum Parametric Oscillator 10.1: General Hamiltonian 10.2: Quantum Parametric Phenomena 10.3: Coupled Quantum Parametric Oscillators 10.4: Summary of Chapter 10 10.5: Exercises for Chapter 10 11 Experimental Systems 11.1: Mechanical Resonator Example 11.2: Electrical Resonator Example 11.3: Optical Resonator Example 11.4: Rescaling of the Numerical Values 11.5: Summary of Chapter 11 11.6: Exercises for Chapter 11 List of Important Symbols

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Book SynopsisEver wonder why soap bubbles become invisible right before they pop? Or why lenses are so blue they look purple? How is it possible to image black holes at the heart of distant galaxies? The answer to all these questions is Interference. This book tells the story of the science of optical interferometry - mankind''s most sensitive form of measurement - and of the scientists who tamed light to make outstanding discoveries, from lasers and holograms to astronomy and quantum physics. In the past several years, interferometry has been used to discover exoplanets orbiting distant stars, to take the first image of a black hole, to detect the first gravitational waves and to create the first programmable quantum computer. This list of achievements points to the fertile and active field of interferometry for which this book provides a convenient and up - to - date guide for a wide audience interested in the science of light.Trade ReviewExceptionally well written and remarkably detailed as to the history and the personalities of the scientists involved. * Peter Milonni, Los Alamos National Laboratory *A high-quality book with an easy and engaging prose style. * David Di Vincenzo, Forschungszentrum Juelich, Germany *Informative, entertaining, and hasn't been done before: strongly recommended. * Jennifer Coopersmith, author of Energy - The Subtle Concept and The Lazy Universe - An Introduction to the Principle of Least Action *Interference induces excitement in the reader and can encourage young students to study and work in the field of optics. * Barry R. Masters, Optics & Photonics News *Table of Contents1: Thomas Young Polymath: The Law of Interference 2: The Fresnel Connection: Particle versus Waves 3: At Light Speed: The Birth of Interferometry 4: After the Gold Rush: The Trials of Albert Michelson 5: Stellar Interference: Measuring the Stars 6: Across the Universe: Gravitational Waves, Black Holes and the Search for Exoplanets 7: Two Faces of Microscopy: Diffraction and Interference 8: Holographic Dreams of Princess Leia: Crossing Beams 9: Photon Interference: The Foundations of Quantum Communication 10: The Quantum Advantage: Interferometric Computing

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Book SynopsisThis is an introduction to the quantum theory of light and its broad implications and applications. The book covers material with direct relevance to current basic and applied research, such as quantum fluctuations and their role in laser physics and the theory of forces between macroscopic bodies. Includes many exercises and historical sidelights.Trade ReviewFor the student who requires a broader understanding of quantum optics beyond a first course, this book is a treasure trove that will reward many hours of independent study beyond the introductory course. * Jonathan Blakely, , Contemporary Physics *Peter Milonnis text is a masterpiece of scholarship and clarity. The wide range of topics covered and the lucidity of the presentation will delight students and experts alike. * Stephen M. Barnett, School of Physics and Astronomy, University of Glasgow *Table of Contents1: Elements of Classical Electrodynamics 2: Atoms in Light: Semiclassical Theory 3: Quantum Theory of the Electromagnetic Field 4: Interaction Hamiltonian and Spontaneous Emission 5: Atoms and Light: Quantum Theory 6: Fluctuations, Dissipation, and Noise 7: Dipole Interactions and Fluctuation-Induced Forces

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Book SynopsisAnimal Eyes provides a comparative account of all known types of eye in the animal kingdom, outlining their structure and function with an emphasis on the nature of the optical systems and the physical principles involved in image formation. A universal theme throughout the book is the evolution and taxonomic distribution of each type of eye, and the roles of different eye types in the behaviour and ecology of the animals that possess them. In comparing the specific capabilities of eyes, it considers the factors that lead to good resolution of detail and the ability to function under a wide range of light conditions. This new edition is fully updated throughout, incorporating more than a decade of new discoveries and research.Trade ReviewAnimal Eyes is written in a vivid and clear style which will be understandable to both physicists and biologists. I highly recommend it to anyone, including amateurs, students and experienced researchers. * Optics & Photonics News *... fascinating and useful. * Pat Morris, Zoological Journal *Table of Contents1. The origin of vision ; 2. Light and vision ; 3. What makes a good eye? ; 4. Aquatic eyes: the evolution of the lens ; 5. Lens eyes on land ; 6. Mirrors in animals ; 7. Apposition compound eyes ; 8. Superposition eyes ; 9. Movements of the eyes

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Book SynopsisIntended for advanced undergraduates and beginning graduates with some basic knowledge of optics and quantum mechanics, this text begins with a review of the relevant results of quantum mechanics, before turning to the electromagnetic interactions involved in slowing and trapping atoms and ions, in both magnetic and optical traps.Table of ContentsI Introduction.- 1 Review of Quantum Mechanics.- 1.1 Time-Dependent Perturbation Theory.- 1.2 The Rabi Two-Level Problem.- 1.2.1 Light Shifts.- 1.2.2 The Dressed Atom Picture.- 1.2.3 The Bloch Vector.- 1.2.4 Adiabatic Rapid Passage.- 1.3 Excited-State Decay and its Effects.- 2 The Density Matrix.- 2.1 Basic Concepts.- 2.2 Spontaneous Emission.- 2.3 The Optical Bloch Equations.- 2.4 Power Broadening and Saturation.- 3 Force on Two-Level Atoms.- 3.1 Laser Light Pressure.- 3.2 A Two-Level Atom at Rest.- 3.3 Atoms in Motion.- 3.3.1 Traveling Wave.- 3.3.2 Standing Wave.- 4 Multilevel Atoms.- 4.1 Alkali-Metal Atoms.- 4.2 Metastable Noble Gas Atoms.- 4.3 Polarization and Interference.- 4.4 Angular Momentum and Selection Rules.- 4.5 Optical Transitions in Multilevel Atoms.- 4.5.1 Introduction.- 4.5.2 Radial Part.- 4.5.3 Angular Part of the Dipole Matrix Element.- 4.5.4 Fine and Hyperfine Interactions.- 5 General Properties Concerning Laser Cooling.- 5.1 Temperature and Thermodynamics in Laser Cooling.- 5.2 Kinetic Theory and the Maxwell-Boltzmann Distribution.- 5.3 Random Walks.- 5.4 The Fokker-Planck Equation and Cooling Limits.- 5.5 Phase Space and Liouville’s Theorem.- II Cooling & Trapping.- 6 Deceleration of an Atomic Beam.- 6.1 Introduction.- 6.2 Techniques of Beam Deceleration.- 6.2.1 Laser Frequency Sweep.- 6.2.2 Varying the Atomic Frequency: Magnetic Field Case.- 6.2.3 Varying the Atomic Frequency: Electric Field Case.- 6.2.4 Varying the Doppler Shift: Diffuse Light.- 6.2.5 Broadband Light.- 6.2.6 Rydberg Atoms.- 6.3 Measurements and Results.- 6.4 Further Considerations.- 6.4.1 Cooling During Deceleration.- 6.4.2 Non-Uniformity of Deceleration.- 6.4.3 Transverse Motion During Deceleration.- 6.4.4 Optical Pumping During Deceleration.- 7 Optical Molasses.- 7.1 Introduction.- 7.2 Low-Intensity Theory for a Two-Level Atom in One Dimension..- 7.3 Atomic Beam Collimation.- 7.3.1 Low-Intensity Case.- 7.3.2 Experiments in One and Two Dimensions.- 7.4 Experiments in Three-Dimensional Optical Molasses.- 8 Cooling Below the Doppler Limit.- 8.1 Introduction.- 8.2 Linear ? Linear Polarization Gradient Cooling.- 8.2.1 Light Shifts.- 8.2.2 Origin of the Damping Force.- 8.3 Magnetically Induced Laser Cooling.- 8.4 ?+-?- Polarization Gradient Cooling.- 8.5 Theory of Sub-Doppler Laser Cooling.- 8.6 Optical Molasses in Three Dimensions.- 8.7 The Limits of Laser Cooling.- 8.7.1 The Recoil Limit.- 8.7.2 Cooling Below the Recoil Limit.- 8.8 Sisyphus Cooling.- 8.9 Cooling in a Strong Magnetic Field.- 8.10 VSR and Polarization Gradients.- 9 The Dipole Force.- 9.1 Introduction.- 9.2 Evanescent Waves.- 9.3 Dipole Force in a Standing Wave: Optical Molasses at High Intensity.- 9.4 Atomic Motion Controlled by Two Frequencies.- 9.4.1 Introduction.- 9.4.2 Rectification of the Dipole Force.- 9.4.3 The Bichromatic Force.- 9.4.4 Beam Collimation and Slowing.- 10 Magnetic Trapping of Neutral Atoms.- 10.1 Introduction.- 10.2 Magnetic Traps.- 10.3 Classical Motion of Atoms in a Magnetic Quadrupole Trap.- 10.3.1 Simple Picture of Classical Motion in a Trap.- 10.3.2 Numerical Calculations of the Orbits.- 10.3.3 Early Experiments with Classical Motion.- 10.4 Quantum Motion in a Trap.- 10.4.1 Heuristic Calculations of the Quantum Motion of Magnetically Trapped Atoms.- 10.4.2 Three-Dimensional Quantum Calculations.- 10.4.3 Experiments in the Quantum Domain.- 11 Optical Traps for Neutral Atoms.- 11.1 Introduction.- 11.2 Dipole Force Optical Traps.- 11.2.1 Single-Beam Optical Traps for Two-Level Atoms.- 11.2.2 Hybrid Dipole Radiative Trap.- 11.2.3 Blue Detuned Optical Traps.- 11.2.4 Microscopic Optical Traps.- 11.3 Radiation Pressure Traps.- 11.4 Magneto-Optical Traps.- 11.4.1 Introduction.- 11.4.2 Cooling and Compressing Atoms in a MOT.- 11.4.3 Capturing Atoms in a MOT.- 11.4.4 Variations on the MOT Technique.- 12 Evaporative Cooling.- 12.1 Introduction.- 12.2 Basic Assumptions.- 12.3 The Simple Model.- 12.4 Speed and Limits of Evaporative Cooling.- 12.4.1 Boltzmann Equation.- 12.4.2 Speed of Evaporation.- 12.4.3 Limiting Temperature.- 12.5 Experimental Results.- III Applications.- 13 Newtonian Atom Optics and its Applications.- 13.1 Introduction.- 13.2 Atom Mirrors.- 13.3 Atom Lenses.- 13.3.1 Magnetic Lenses.- 13.3.2 Optical Atom Lenses.- 13.4 Atomic Fountain.- 13.5 Application to Atomic Beam Brightening.- 13.5.1 Introduction.- 13.5.2 Beam-Brightening Experiments.- 13.5.3 High-Brightness Metastable Beams.- 13.6 Application to Nanofabrication.- 13.7 Applications to Atomic Clocks.- 13.7.1 Introduction.- 13.7.2 Atomic Fountain Clocks.- 13.8 Application to Ion Traps.- 13.9 Application to Non-Linear Optics.- 14 Ultra-cold Collisions.- 14.1 Introduction.- 14.2 Potential Scattering.- 14.3 Ground-state Collisions.- 14.4 Excited-state Collisions.- 14.4.1 Trap Loss Collisions.- 14.4.2 Optical Collisions.- 14.4.3 Photo-Associative Spectroscopy.- 14.5 Collisions Involving Rydberg States.- 15 deBroglie Wave Optics.- 15.1 Introduction.- 15.2 Gratings.- 15.3 Beam Splitters.- 15.4 Sources.- 15.5 Mirrors.- 15.6 Atom Polarizers.- 15.7 Application to Atom Interferometry.- 16 Optical Lattices.- 16.1 Introduction.- 16.2 Laser Arrangements for Optical Lattices.- 16.3 Quantum States of Motion.- 16.4 Band Structure in Optical Lattices.- 16.5 Quantum View of Laser Cooling.- 17 Bose-Einstein Condensation.- 17.1 Introduction.- 17.2 The Pathway to BEC.- 17.3 Experiments.- 17.3.1 Observation of BEC.- 17.3.2 First-Order Coherence Experiments in BEC.- 17.3.3 Higher-Order Coherence Effects in BEC.- 17.3.4 Other Experiments.- 18 Dark States.- 18.1 Introduction.- 18.2 VSCPT in Two-Level Atoms.- 18.3 VSCPT in Real Atoms.- 18.3.1 Circularly Polarized Light.- 18.3.2 Linearly Polarized Light.- 18.4 VSCPT at Momenta Higher Than ±hk.- 18.5 VSCPT and Bragg Reflection.- 18.6 Entangled States.- IV Appendices.- A Notation and Definitions.- B Review Articles and Books on Laser Cooling.- C Characteristic Data.- D Transition Strengths.- References.

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Book SynopsisNow in its second edition, this book has been thoroughly updated to provide a current overview of the theoretical and experimental concepts needed to understand and work in nano-optics. This is an invaluable reference for graduate students entering the field, as well as for researchers and course teachers.Trade Review'The reader will appreciate its scope and depth, as it covers topics ranging from resolution and microscopy to metamaterials and optical antennas. This book provides an integrated approach to the entire field, and the format breaks the material into accessible sub-units. The physical and mathematical rigor is high, and approximations and limitations of the theory and the experimental devices are clearly stated. The material is highly recommended for a graduate course.' Barry R. Masters, Optics and Photonics News'This text responds to the growing importance of nanoscience, and presents a rare collection of topics across optics and microscopy at the nanoscale. A major goal of nano-optics is to extend the use of optical techniques to length scales beyond the diffraction limit. Notably, the book features a valuable discussion of resolution, localization and position accuracy in microscopy. A non-exhaustive list of subjects covered in later chapters includes near- and far-field microscopy techniques, quantum emitters and surface plasmons in nanostructures.' Lukas Novotny and Bert Hecht, 'All-Time Favourites', Nature PhotonicsTable of ContentsPreface; 1. Introduction; 2. Theoretical foundations; 3. Propagation and focusing of optical fields; 4. Resolution and localization; 5. Nanoscale optical microscopy; 6. Near-field optical probes; 7. Probe-sample distance control; 8. Optical interactions; 9. Quantum emitters; 10. Dipole emission near planar interfaces; 11. Photonic crystals, resonators, and cavity optomechanics; 12. Surface plasmons; 13. Optical antennas; 14. Forces in confined fields; 15. Fluctuation-induced interactions; 16. Theoretical methods in nano-optics; Appendices; Index.

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Book SynopsisOptics - a field of physics focusing on the study of light - is also central to many areas of biology, including vision, ecology, botany, animal behavior, neurobiology, and molecular biology. This title introduces the fundamentals of optics, describing the properties of light and the units and geometry of measurement.Trade ReviewOne of Choice's Outstanding Academic Titles for 2012 "Because of its emphasis on correctly approaching the way physical measurements should be made, The Optics of Life has something to offer anyone whose research directly or tangentially involves light. More than a biologist's guide to light in nature, this book is a guide for any scientist interested in optics and the world around us."--Physics Today "Johnsen has written an excellent, readable, practical, and greatly entertaining introductory book on light and its applications in the biological sciences, including ecology... Johnsen takes the point of view that some aspects of light are best described using the ideas from wave mechanics while other aspects are best addressed using particle mechanics."--Choice "This book is written in an entertaining style so it is a pleasure to read. Each chapter starts with a thought-provoking quote, and ends with an amusing and interesting anecdote or reverie. My favorite chapters contain illuminating discussions on scattering, scattering with interference, absorbance, and transparency."--John E. Steffen, Integrative and Comparative Biology "[V]isual ecology and physiology have become significantly productive subdisciplines in biology... Sonke Johnsen serves as a conduit between these two fields, as he gracefully presents the physical principles of optics in a simplifying manner that makes the reader want to apply new found knowledge to their own research."--John E. Steffen, Integrative and Comparative Biology "Anyone interested in this subfield who lacks a background in the subject would be well-advised to read this book first. Johnsen masterfully guides the reader through a fascinating area of applied optics which has been very active in recent decades. It contains many useful examples drawn from nature and everyday life. It will be of interest to a variety of readers, from undergraduate students in biology to curious researchers looking for a greater understanding of nature."--Christian Brosseau, Optics & Photonics News "I am grateful to this book for forcing me to come to terms with a number of aspects of light that I had been delinquent enough to ignore, and in a way that was a pleasure--like a long walk in hilly country."--Michael F. Land, Current Biology "[W]hat Johnsen knows and communicates clearly is fundamental and important to life. It seems to me that ornithologists who read this book and master this material will be well poised to make the next generation of discoveries about the Optics of Ornithology."--Richard O. Prum, Wilson Journal of Ornithology "Johnsen has provided a veritable mine of information... [T]he feel of the book: detailed, indepth and precise; not for the beginner."--Peter Thomas, Bulletin of the British Ecology Society "I recommend Johnsen's account of light in nature to one group of readers in particular: those about to embark on a textbook of their own. From the first sentence ... this is a model of how to infuse high-level scientific information with colour, humanity and even humour."--Bernard Dixon, BiologistTable of ContentsAcknowledgments ix Chapter One Introduction 1 Chapter Two Units and Geometry 8 Chapter Three Emission 31 Chapter Four Absorption 75 Chapter Five Scattering 116 Chapter Six Scattering with Interference 151 Chapter Seven Fluorescence 181 Chapter Eight Polarization 203 Chapter Nine Measuring Light 237 Chapter Ten What Is Light, Really? 271 Appendix A Converting Spectral Irradiance to Lux 287 Appendix B Calculating the Absorbance Spectrum of a Visual Pigment 290 Appendix C?Refractive Indices of Common Substances 292 Appendix D Optical Properties of Very Clear Water 293 Appendix E?Optical Properties of Natural Waters 295 Appendix F?Useful Formulas 297 Appendix G Equipment and Software Suppliers 302 Bibliography 307 Index 319

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Book SynopsisPresents the study of how animals use visual systems to meet their ecological needs, how these systems have evolved, and how they are specialized for particular visual tasks. This book provides the synthesis of the field to appear in more than three decades.Trade ReviewWinner of the 2015 PROSE Award in Textbook/Biological & Life Sciences, Association of American Publishers "[A] beautiful textbook: aesthetically formatted, clearly written, and with many carefully-chosen (and beautiful to look at!) data images that support the concepts presented in each chapter. This is a wonderful resource for grad students and medical students who want a deeper understanding of vision, advanced undergrads as well as well as the curious (educated) layperson."--Grrrl Scientist "A lovely, splendid book... A superb resource that will serve the field well for years to come, I suspect that I could read this book another 20 times and learn something new with each reading. This book will undoubtedly become required reading for all incoming graduate students in this field. I highly recommend this book for anyone interested in how non-human animals see their surroundings."--Rebecca C. Fuller, Ecology "One of the most brilliant textbooks written during the last years."--Brigitte Schoenemann, Anatomy & PhysiologyTable of ContentsList of Illustrations ix Preface xix 1 Introduction 1 2 Light and the Optical Environment 10 3 Visual Pigments and Photoreceptors 37 4 The Optical Building Blocks of Eyes 66 5 The Eye Designs of the Animal Kingdom 91 6 Spatial Vision 116 7 Color Vision 146 8 Polarization Vision 178 9 Vision in Attenuating Media 206 10 Motion Vision and Eye Movements 232 11 Vision in Dim Light 262 12 Visual Orientation and Navigation 289 13 Signals and Camoufl age 313 Glossary 345 References 355 General Index 383 Index of Names 401

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Book SynopsisThe second edition of this successful textbook provides an up-to-date account of the optical physics of solids. All of the chapters have been updated and improved, and new sections on optical control of spin, quantum dots, plasmonics, negative refraction, carbon nanostructures and diamond NV centres have been added.Trade ReviewEasy to read and understand ... many examples which make it easier to understand. I can highly recommend this book * Michaela Kogler, University of Innsbruck *This excellent book answers the questions of why and how the optical properties of solids differ from those of atoms. It is addressed to senior undergraduates, graduate students and researchers. The balance of physical explanation and mathematical description is very good. The text is supplemented by critical notes in the margins and integrated with self-explanatory figures. Several factors make this an excellent textbook. The problems with solutions augment the pedagogical value of the book, as do the chapter summaries, the further reading at the end of each chapter, the extensive and comprehensive appendices, the biography, the list of symbols and the index. * Barry R. Masters, OPN Optics & Photonics News 2011 *Table of ContentsAPPENDICES

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Book SynopsisIn this book, the authors derive the theory of elastic depolarizing collisions and describe their importance in some nonlinear electromagnetic phenomena in gaseous media. The formation of photon echo and a description of its various types in gaseous media are then presented. The authors show that the characteristics of the corresponding signals depend essentially on elastic depolarizing collisions. They also consider the advantages of a new kind of photon echo spectroscopy: polarization photon echo-spectroscopy. A high-level, specialized treatment, Depolarizing Collisions in Nonlinear Electrodynamics will appeal to researchers and advanced graduates in nonlinear optics and quantum electronics.Table of ContentsChapter 1. INTERACTION OF ATOMS IN THE APPROXIMATION OF DEPOLARIZING COLLISIONS Chapter 2. METHODS OF THEORETICAL DESCRIPTION OF THE FORMATION OF PHOTON ECHO AND STIMULATED PHOTON ECHO SIGNALS IN GASES Chapter 3. EXPERIMENTAL APPARATUS AND TECHNIQUE FOR OPTICAL COHERENT SPECTROSCOPY OF GASES Chapter 4. POLARIZATION ECHO SPECTROSCOPY Chapter 5 APPLICATION OF THE PHOTON ECHO IN A GAS MEDIUM FOR DATA WRITING, STORAGE, AND PROCESSING Chapter 6. DOUBLE-MODE LASING IN STANDING-WAVE GAS LASERS WITH ALLOWANCE FOR DEPOLARIZING COLLISIONS Chapter 7 INTERACTION OF STRONG AND WEAK RUNNING WAVES IN A RESONANT GAS MEDIUM

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Book SynopsisPhotorefractive polymer composites are an unusually sensitive class of photopolymers. Physics of Photorefraction in Polymers describes our current understanding of the physical processes that produce a photorefractive effect in key composite materials. Topics as diverse as charge generation, dispersive charge transport, charge compensation and trapping, molecular diffusion, organic composite structure, and nonlinear optical wave coupling are all developed from a physical perspective. Emphasis is placed on explaining how these physical processes lead to observable properties of the polymers, and the authors discuss various applications, including holographic archiving.Table of ContentsPhotorefractive polymer composites are an unusually sensitive class of photopolymers. Physics of Photorefraction in Polymers describes our current understanding of the physical processes that produce a photorefractive effect in key composite materials. Topics as diverse as charge generation, dispersive charge transport, charge compensation and trapping, molecular diffusion, organic composite structure, and nonlinear optical wave coupling are all developed from a physical perspective. Emphasis is placed on explaining how these physical processes lead to observable properties of the polymers, and the authors discuss various applications, including holographic archiving.

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Book SynopsisNOW UPDATEDTHE HIGHLY PRACTICAL GUIDE TO ANALYZING LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAYS The subject of liquid crystal displays has vigorously evolved into an exciting interdisciplinary field of research and development, involving optics, materials, and electronics. Updated to reflect recent advances, the Second Edition of Optics of Liquid Crystal Displays now offers a broader, more comprehensive discussion on the fundamentals of display systems and teaches readers how to analyze and design new components and subsystems for LCDs. New features of this edition include: Discussion of the dynamics of molecular reorientation Expanded information of the method of Poincaré sphere in various optical components, including achromatic wave plates and compensators Neutral and negative Biaxial thin films for compensators Circular polarizers and anti-reflection coatings The introduction of wide field-of-viewTrade Review"The book will be immensely helpful to young engineers in R and D to master the topics and make itcomfortable for students to progress in the field. I highly recommend Yeh and Gu's second edition." (Current Engineering Practice, 1 November 2010)Table of ContentsPreface. Preface to the First Edition. Chapter 1. Preliminaries. 1.1. Basic Components of LCDs. 1.2 Properties of Liquid Crystals. Chapter 2. Polarization of Optical Waves. 2.1. Monochromatic Plane Waves and Their Polarization States. 2.2. Complex Number Representation. 2.3. Jones Vector Representation. 2.4. Partially Polarized and Unpolarized Light. 2.5. Poincaré Sphere. Chapter 3. Electromagnetic Propagation in Anisotropic Media. 3.1. Maxwell Equations and Dielectric Tensor. 3.2. Plane Waves in Homogeneous Media and Normal Surface. 3.3. Light Propagation in Uniaxial Media. 3.4. Double Refraction at a Boundary. 3.5. Anisotropic Absorption and Polarizers. 3.6. Optical Activity and Faraday Rotation. 3.7. Light Propagation in Biaxial Media. Chapter 4. Jones Matrix Method. 4.1. Jones Matrix Formulation. 4.2. Intensity Transmission Spectrum. 4.3. Optical Properties of TN-LC (Adiabatic Following or Waveguiding). 4.4. Phase Retardation at Oblique Incidence. 4.5. Conoscopy. 4.6. Reflection Property of a General TN-LCD with a Back Mirror. 4.7. Phase Retardation of a Biaxial Plate. 4.8. Achromatic Wave Plates. 4.9. Broadband Quasi-Circular Polarizers. 4.10. Wide Field-of-View Elements. Chapter 5. Liquid Crystal Displays. 5.1. VA-LCDs. 5.2. IPS-LCDs. 5.3 TN-LCDs. 5.4. STN Displays. 5.5. Nematic Liquid Crystal Display (N-LCD) Modes. 5.6. Polymer-Dispersed Liquid Crystal Displays (PD-LCDs). 5.7. Reflective LCDs. 5.8. Transflective LCDs. 5.9. Projection Displays. 5.10. Other Display Systems. 5.11. Summary. Chapter 6. Matrix Addressing, Colors, and Properties of LCDs. 6.1. Multiplexed Displays. 6.2. Active Matrix (AM) Displays. 6.3. Optical Throughput of TFT-LCDs. 6.4. Colors in LCDs. Chapter 7. Optical Properties of Cholesteric Liquid Crystals. 7.1. Optical Phenomena in CLCs. 7.2. Dielectric Tensor of an Ideal CLC. 7.3. Exact Solutions at Normal Incidence. 7.4. Bragg Regime (nop < λ < nep)—Coupled-Mode Analysis. 7.5. Mauguin Regime (λ << 0.5 pΔn). 7.6. Circular Regime. Chapter 8. Extended Jones Matrix Method. 8.1. Mathematical Formulation and Applications. 8.2. Another Extended Jones Matrix Method. 8.3. 4 × 4 Matrix Method. 8.4. General Properties of A 4 × 4 Matrix. 8.5. Mueller Matrix Algebra and Jones Matrix Algebra. 8.6. Reciprocity Theorem in Anisotropic Layered Media. Chapter 9. Optical Compensators for Liquid Crystal Displays. 9.1. Viewing Angle Characteristics of LCDs. 9.2. Origin of Leakage of Light in LCDs and Compensators. 9.3. LCDs with Compensators. 9.4. Compensation Film with Positive Birefringence (O-Plate). 9.5. Biaxial Compensation Film. 9.6. Materials for Optical Phase Retardation Compensation. Appendix A. Elastic and Electromagnetic Energy Density. Appendix B. Electro-Optical Distortion—Tilt Mode. Appendix C. Electro-Optical Distortion—Twist Mode. Appendix D. Electro-Optical Distortion in a TN-LC. Appendix E. Electro-Optical Distortion in an STN-LC. Appendix F. Form Birefringence of Composite Media. Appendix G. Spherical Trigonometry. Appendix H. Mie Scattering and Diffusers. Appendix I. Variational Principles and Lagrange’s Equations. Author Index. Subject Index.

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Book SynopsisPresents a material on computerized optical processes, computerized ray tracing, and the Fourier transform, Bibre-Bragg sensors, and temporal phase unwrapping. This book provides discussion on lasers and laser principles, including an introduction to radiometry and photometry. It offers coverage of the CCD camera.Table of ContentsPreface to the Third Edition Basics Gaussian Optics Interference Diffraction Light Sources and Detectors Holography Moire Methods, Triangulation Speckle Methods Photoelasticity and Polarized Light Digital Image Processing Fringe Analysis Computerized Optical Processes Fibre Optics Metrology Appendix: Complex Numbers Appendix: Fourier Optics Appendix Fourier Series Appendix The Least Squares Error Method Appendix Semiconductor Devices

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Book SynopsisThe use of coloured overlays on text can improve reading in certain individuals, including children. They have been shown to reduce fatigue and increase fluency and can be used with both dyslexic and non--dyslexic children and adults.Trade Review??wide spectrum of readership has been addressed?optometrists will welcome this concise book?? (Optician, 13th August, 2004) ??I commend it to anyone involved in working with children and adults experiencing difficulties in learning to read?? (The Psychology of Education Review, August 04)Table of ContentsAbout the Author. About this Book. Acknowledgements. Declaration. 1: Prologue - Sam's story. 2: In the beginning. 3: What is visual stress? 4: Professionals responsible for eye care and vision. 5: The eye and visual pathways. 6: Why we see the world in colour. 7: What are coloured overlays? 8: How do we know that coloured overlays work? 9: An illustrative case history: David's story. 10: How to test whether overlays will be helpful. 11: How to test using overlays: a guide for teachers. 12: Overlays and classroom management. 13: Use of computers. 14: Meares-Irlen syndrome and dyslexia. 15: Coloured glasses. 16: Why do coloured overlays and lenses work? 17: Frequently asked questions. 18: Support groups. 19: What the future should bring. 20: An Epilogue from Sam's mother. References. Index.

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Book SynopsisThe first book of its kind to introduce the fundamentals, basic features and models, potential applications and novel phenomena and its important applications in liquid crystal technology. Recognized leader in the field Gaetano Assanto outlines the peculiar characteristics of nematicons and the promise they have for the future growth of this captivating new field.Table of ContentsPreface xv Acknowledgments xvii Contributors xix Chapter 1. Nematicons 1 Gaetano Assanto, Alessandro Alberucci, and Armando Piccardi 1.1 Introduction 1 1.1.1 Nematic Liquid Crystals 1 1.1.2 Nonlinear Optics and Solitons 3 1.1.3 Initial Results on Light Self-Focusing in Liquid Crystals 3 1.2 Models 4 1.2.1 Scalar Perturbative Model 5 1.2.2 Anisotropic Perturbative Model 9 1.3 Numerical Simulations 13 1.3.1 Nematicon Profile 13 1.3.2 Gaussian Input 14 1.4 Experimental Observations 17 1.4.1 Nematicon–Nematicon Interactions 22 1.4.2 Modulational Instability 26 1.5 Conclusions 31 References 33 Chapter 2. Features of Strongly Nonlocal Spatial Solitons 37 Qi Guo, Wei Hu, Dongmei Deng, Daquan Lu, and Shigen Ouyang 2.1 Introduction 37 2.2 Phenomenological Theory of Strongly Nonlocal Spatial Solitons 38 2.2.1 The Nonlinearly Induced Refractive Index Change of Materials 38 2.2.2 From the Nonlocal Nonlinear Schr¨odinger Equation to the Snyder–Mitchell Model 39 2.2.3 An Accessible Soliton of the Snyder–Mitchell Model 42 2.2.4 Breather and Soliton Clusters of the Snyder–Mitchell Model 45 2.2.5 Complex-Variable-Function Gaussian Breathers and Solitons 46 2.2.6 Self-Induced Fractional Fourier Transform 47 2.3 Nonlocal Spatial Solitons in Nematic Liquid Crystals 49 2.3.1 Voltage-Controllable Characteristic Length of NLC 50 2.3.2 Nematicons as Strongly Nonlocal Spatial Solitons 52 2.3.3 Nematicon–Nematicon Interactions 54 2.4 Conclusion 61 Appendix 2.A: Proof of the Equivalence of the Snyder–Mitchell Model (Eq. 2.16) and the Strongly Nonlocal Model (Eq. 2.11) 61 Appendix 2.B: Perturbative Solution for a Single Soliton of the NNLSE (Eq. 2.4) in NLC 62 References 66 Chapter 3. Theoretical Approaches to Nonlinear Wave Evolution in Higher Dimensions 71 Antonmaria A. Minzoni and Noel F. Smyth 3.1 Simple Example of Multiple Scales Analysis 71 3.2 Survey of Perturbation Methods for Solitary Waves 77 3.3 Linearized Perturbation Theory for Nonlinear Schr¨odinger Equation 81 3.4 Modulation Theory: Nonlinear Schr¨odinger Equation 83 3.5 Radiation Loss 88 3.6 Solitary Waves in Nematic Liquid Crystals: Nematicons 91 3.7 Radiation Loss for The Nematicon Equations 96 3.8 Choice of Trial Function 101 3.9 Conclusions 105 Appendix 3.A: Integrals 106 Appendix 3.B: Shelf Radius 107 References 108 Chapter 4. Soliton Families in Strongly Nonlocal Media 111 Wei-Ping Zhong and Milivoj R. Beli¸c 4.1 Introduction 111 4.2 Mathematical Models 112 4.2.1 General 112 4.2.2 Nonlocality Through Response Function 113 4.3 Soliton Families in Strongly Nonlocal Nonlinear Media 115 4.3.1 One-Dimensional Hermite–Gaussian Spatial Solitons 115 4.3.2 Two-Dimensional Laguerre–Gaussian Soliton Families 116 4.3.3 Accessible Solitons in the General Model of Beam Propagation in NLC 118 4.3.4 Two-Dimensional Self-Similar Hermite–Gaussian Spatial Solitons 125 4.3.5 Two-Dimensional Whittaker Solitons 126 4.4 Conclusions 133 References 135 Chapter 5. External Control of Nematicon Paths 139 Armando Piccardi, Alessandro Alberucci, and Gaetano Assanto 5.1 Introduction 139 5.2 Basic Equations 140 5.3 Nematicon Control with External Light Beams 142 5.3.1 Interaction with Circular Spots 143 5.3.2 Dielectric Interfaces 145 5.3.3 Comments 146 5.4 Voltage Control of Nematicon Walk-Off 147 5.4.1 Out-of-Plane Steering of Nematicons 147 5.4.2 In-Plane Steering of Nematicon 149 5.5 Voltage-Defined Interfaces 152 5.6 Conclusions 156 References 156 Chapter 6. Dynamics of Optical Solitons in Bias-Free Nematic Liquid Crystals 159 Yana V. Izdebskaya, Anton S. Desyatnikov, and Yuri S. Kivshar 6.1 Summary 159 6.2 Introduction 159 6.3 From One to Two Nematicons 160 6.4 Counter-Propagating Nematicons 162 6.5 Interaction of Nematicons with Curved Surfaces 165 6.6 Multimode Nematicon-Induced Waveguides 167 6.7 Dipole Azimuthons and Charge-Flipping 170 6.8 Conclusions 172 References 173 Chapter 7. Interaction of Nematicons and Nematicon Clusters 177 Catherine Garc´ýa-Reimbert, Antonmaria A. Minzoni, and Noel F. Smyth 7.1 Introduction 177 7.2 Gravitation of Nematicons 179 7.3 In-Plane Interaction of Two-Color Nematicons 184 7.4 Multidimensional Clusters 190 7.5 Vortex Cluster Interactions 199 7.6 Conclusions 205 Appendix: Integrals 206 References 206 Chapter 8. Nematicons in Light Valves 209 Stefania Residori, Umberto Bortolozzo, Armando Piccardi, Alessandro Alberucci, and Gaetano Assanto 8.1 Introduction 209 8.2 Reorientational Kerr Effect and Soliton Formation in Nematic Liquid Crystals 210 8.2.1 Optically Induced Reorientational Nonlinearity 211 8.2.2 Spatial Solitons in Nematic Liquid Crystals 211 8.3 Liquid Crystal Light Valves 212 8.3.1 Cell Structure and Working Principle 213 8.3.2 Optical Addressing in Transverse Configurations 215 8.4 Spatial Solitons in Light Valves 216 8.4.1 Stable Nematicons: Self-Guided Propagation in the Longitudinal Direction 216 8.4.2 Tuning the Soliton Walk-Off 218 8.5 Soliton Propagation in 3D Anisotropic Media: Model and Experiment 220 8.5.1 Optical Control of Nematicon Trajectories 224 8.6 Soliton Gating and Switching by External Beams 224 8.7 Conclusions and Perspectives 227 References 229 Chapter 9. Propagation of Light Confined via Thermo-Optical Effect in Nematic Liquid Crystals 233 Marc Warenghem, Jean-Francois Blach, and Jean-Francois Henninot 9.1 Introduction 233 9.2 First Observation in NLC 235 9.3 Characterization and Nonlocality Measurement 240 9.4 Thermal Versus Orientational Self-Waveguides 246 9.5 Applications 248 9.5.1 Bent Waveguide 248 9.5.2 Fluorescence Recovery 249 9.6 Conclusions 250 References 252 Chapter 10. Discrete Light Propagation in Arrays of Liquid Crystalline Waveguides 255 Katarzyna A. Rutkowska, Gaetano Assanto, and Miroslaw A. Karpierz 10.1 Introduction 255 10.2 Discrete Systems 256 10.3 Waveguide Arrays in Nematic Liquid Crystals 258 10.4 Discrete Diffraction and Discrete Solitons 263 10.5 Optical Multiband Vector Breathers 265 10.6 Nonlinear Angular Steering 267 10.7 Landau–Zener Tunneling 268 10.8 Bloch Oscillations 270 10.9 Conclusions 272 References 273 Chapter 11. Power-Dependent Nematicon Self-Routing 279 Alessandro Alberucci, Armando Piccardi, and Gaetano Assanto 11.1 Introduction 279 11.2 Nematicons: Governing Equations 280 11.2.1 Perturbative Regime 282 11.2.2 Highly Nonlinear Regime 284 11.2.3 Simplified (1 + 1)D Model in a Planar Cell 285 11.3 Single-Hump Nematicon Profiles 287 11.3.1 (2 + 1)D Complete Model 288 11.3.2 (1 + 1)D Simplified Model 289 11.4 Actual Experiments: Role of Losses 290 11.4.1 BPM (1 + 1)D Simulations 291 11.4.2 Experiments 292 11.5 Nematicon Self-Steering in Dye-Doped NLC 293 11.6 Boundary Effects 298 11.7 Nematicon Self-Steering Through Interaction with Linear Inhomogeneities 302 11.7.1 Interfaces: Goos-H¨anchen Shift 303 11.7.2 Finite-Size Defects: Nematicon Self-Escape 304 11.8 Conclusions 305 References 306 Chapter 12. Twisted and Chiral Nematicons 309 Urszula A. Laudyn and Miroslaw A. Karpierz 12.1 Introduction 309 12.2 Chiral and Twisted Nematics 310 12.3 Theoretical Model 312 12.4 Experimental Results 314 12.4.1 Nematicons in a Single Layer 314 12.4.2 Asymmetric Configuration 315 12.4.3 Multilayer Propagation 317 12.4.4 Influence of an External Electric Field 317 12.4.5 Guiding Light by Light 319 12.4.6 Nematicon Interaction 319 12.5 Discrete Diffraction 321 12.6 Conclusions 323 References 323 Chapter 13. Time Dependence of Spatial Solitons in Nematic Liquid Crystals 327 Jeroen Beeckman and Kristiaan Neyts 13.1 Introduction 327 13.2 Temporal Behavior of Different Nonlinearities and Governing Equations 328 13.2.1 Reorientational Nonlinearity 328 13.2.2 Thermal Nonlinearity 331 13.2.3 Other Nonlinearities 333 13.3 Formation of Reorientational Solitons 333 13.3.1 Bias Voltage Switching Time 334 13.3.2 Soliton Formation Time 336 13.3.3 Experimental Observation of Soliton Formation 337 13.3.4 Influence of Flow Effects 341 13.4 Conclusions 344 References 344 Chapter 14. Spatiotemporal Dynamics and Light Bullets in Nematic Liquid Crystals 347 Marco Peccianti 14.1 Introduction 347 14.1.1 (2 + 1 + 1)D Nonlinear Wave Propagation in Kerr Media 348 14.2 Optical Propagation Under Multiple Nonlinear Contributions 349 14.2.1 Multiple Nonlinearities and Space–Time Decoupling of the Nonlinear Dynamics 349 14.2.2 Suitable Excitation Conditions 350 14.3 Accessible Light Bullets 351 14.3.1 From Nematicons to Spatiotemporal Solitons 351 14.3.2 Experimental Conditions for Accessible Bullets Observation 353 14.4 Temporal Modulation Instability in Nematicons 355 14.5 Soliton-Enhanced Frequency Conversion 355 14.6 Conclusions 357 References 358 Chapter 15. Vortices in Nematic Liquid Crystals 361 Antonmaria A. Minzoni, Luke W. Sciberras, Noel F. Smyth, and Annette L. Worthy 15.1 Introduction 361 15.2 Stabilization of Vortices in Nonlocal, Nonlinear Media 364 15.3 Vortex in a Bounded Cell 373 15.4 Stabilization of Vortices by Vortex–Beam Interaction 378 15.5 Azimuthally Dependent Vortices 382 15.6 Conclusions 387 References 389 Chapter 16. Dispersive Shock Waves in Reorientational and Other Optical Media 391 Tim R. Marchant 16.1 Introduction 391 16.2 Governing Equations and Modulational Instability 392 16.3 Existing Experimental and Numerical Results 394 16.4 Analytical Solutions for Defocusing Equations 396 16.5 Analytical Solutions for Focusing Equations 398 16.5.1 The 1 + 1 Dimensional Semianalytical Soliton 400 16.5.2 Uniform Soliton Theory 402 16.5.3 Comparisons with Numerical Solutions 403 16.6 Conclusions 406 References 407 Index 411

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Book SynopsisBased on a course of lectures for advanced students. Part 1 is devoted to an introductory treatment of general concepts and methods to be used for describing nonlinear processes. Part 2 is concerned with the application of these concepts and methods to effects and processes.Table of ContentsPartial table of contents: PART I: GENERAL CONCEPTS AND METHODS OF NONLINEAR OPTICS. Electromagnetic Fields. Classical Description. The Quantized Free Radiation Field. Interaction Between Radiation and Matter. Semiclassical Description of Nonlinear Optics. Statistical and Coherence Properties of the Radiation Field andTheir Measurement. Nonstationary Processes. PART II: EFFECTS AND PROCESSES OF NONLINEAR OPTICS. Nonlinear One-photon Processes in Lasers. Nonlinearities in Transient One-photon Processes. Nonlinearities and Qunatum Phenomena in Transient One-photonProcesses. Multiphoton Absorption and Emission. Generation of Harmonics and Sum and Difference Frequencies. Parametric Amplification and Oscillation. Stimulated Raman Scattering. Optical Bistability. APPENDIX A: Compilation of Quantum-Theoretical Definitions andRelations. General References. Index.

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Book SynopsisA detailed and timely overview of recent developments in activequasi-optical arrays In recent years, active quasi-optics has emerged as one of the mostdynamic fields of contemporary research--a highly unconventionalapproach to microwave and millimeter-wave power generation thatintegrates solid-state devices into a single quasi-opticalcomponent in which all devices operate in unison. This book definesand describes active quasi-optical arrays, reviews the currentstate of the art, and answers numerous basic and technicalquestions on the design, analysis, and application of thesedevices. The contributors to this volume are leading researchers in thefield who present results and views from government, industrial,and university laboratories and offer a balanced discussion on ahigh technical level. They also offer insight into theapplicability and commercial value of this technology for militarysystems, manufacturing processes, communications, and consumerproducts. Topics prTable of ContentsQuasi-Optical Power Combining (R. York). Spatial Power Combining (M. Gouker). Active Integrated Antennas (S. Chew & T. Itoh). Coupled-Oscillator Arrays and Scanning Techniques (J. Lynch, etal.). Quasi-Optical Antenna-Array Amplifiers (Z. Popovic, et al.). Multilayer and Distributed Arrays (A. Mortazawi, et al.). Planar Quasi-Optical Power Combining (M. Steer, et al.). Grid Oscillators (Z. Popovic, et al.). Grid Amplifiers (M. De Lisio & C. Liu). Beam-Control Arrays (K. Stephan). Frequency Conversion Grids (J. Chiao). Quasi-Optical Subsystems (Z. Popovic & G. Johnson). Commercial Applications of Quasi-Optics (R. Campton, et al.). Index.

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Book SynopsisThis work is a self-contained, applications-oriented introduction to the field. In an effort to make this book as accessible as possible to its intended audience, the author treats the subject of nonlinear optics in purely classical terms. He also includes numerous real-world examples.Table of ContentsElectric Field and Polarization. Wave Propagation in Nonlinear Anisotropic Media. Pockels Effect and Related Phenomena. Second Harmonic Generation. Parametric Effects. Raman and Brillouin Effect. Optical Kerr Effect. Four-Wave Mixing. Propagation of Light Pulses. Solitons. Nonlinear Effects in Glass Fibers. Appendices. Index.

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Book SynopsisWhile single wave ellipsometry has been around for years, spectroscopic ellipsometry is fast becoming the method of choice for measuring the thickness and optical properties of thin films. This book provides the first practical introduction to spectroscopic ellipsometry and the related techniques of reflectometry. A guide for practitioners and researchers in a variety of disciplines, it addresses a broad range of applications in physics, chemistry, electrical engineering, and materials science.Table of ContentsPerspective and History. Fundamentals. Optical Properties of Materials and Layered Structures. Instrumentation. The Anatomy of a Reflectance Spectrum. Aspects of Single-Wavelength Ellipsometry. The Anatomy of an Ellipsometric Spectrum. Analytical Methods and Approach. Optical Data Analysis. Quality Assurance. Very Thin Films. Roughness. Appendices. Index.

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Book SynopsisThis paperback reprint of a classic book deals with all phases of light, color, and color vision, providing comprehensive data, formulas, concepts, and procedures needed in basic and applied research in color vision, colorimetry, and photometry.Table of ContentsPhysical Data. The Eye. Colorimetry. Photometry. Visual Equivalence and Visual Matching. Uniform Color Scales. Visual Thresholds. Theories and Models of Color Vision. Appendix. References. Author and Subject Indexes.

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Book SynopsisAs most crystals are generated by crystals, the interaction between light and crystals is vital to the success of any optics-related endevour. This paperback reprint of the classic reference provides a new generation of engineers and physicists with the fundamental knowledge needed to study this complex interaction.Table of ContentsElectromagnetic Fields. Propagation of Laser Beams. Polarization of Light Waves. Electromagnetic Propagation in Anisotropic Media. Jones Calculus and its Application to Birefringent Optical Systems. Electromagnetic Propagation in Periodic Media. Electro-optics. Electro-optic Devices. Acousto-optics. Acousto-optic Devices. Guided Waves and Integrated Optics. Nonlinear Optics. Phase-Conjugate Optics. Author Index. Subject Index.

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Book SynopsisRaman spectroscopy is now well established as one of the most versatile techniques for the chemical analysis of molecular species. Major advances have been made in a number of areas in the field in recent years which enable the researcher and practising analytical scientist to solve the complex chemical problems of today.Table of ContentsSignal Expressions in Raman Spectroscopy (C. Stevenson & T.Vo-Dinh). Instrumentation for Dispersive Raman Spectroscopy (R.McCreery). Fourier Transform Raman Spectroscopy (P. Hendra). Micro-Raman Spectroscopy (G. Turrell & P. Dhamelincourt). Hadamard Transform Raman Spectrometry (R. Hammaker, et al.). Surface-Enhanced Raman Spectroscopy (A. Ruperez & J.Laserna). Raman Optical Activity (L. Hecht & L. Barron). Coherent Raman Spectroscopy (J. Gomez). Time-Resolved Resonance Raman Spectroscopy (M. Ondrias, etal.). Applications of Fiber Optics in NIR Raman Spectroscopy (S. Angel,et al.). Index.

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Book SynopsisUnderstanding the polarization of light is becoming increasingly important in the study of laser physics, nonlinear optics, and optical waveguides. This book covers the basics of polarized light representation, the propagation of light through anisotropic media, the mathematical formalism used, and induced anisotropy, devices which use induced or natural anisotropy and polarization phenomena in guided optics. Discusses both fundamentals and applications in a range of practical devices. Gives a global view of the state of polarization representation.Table of ContentsPolarized Optical Waves. Light Propagation in an Anisotropic Dielectric Medium. Propagation of the States of Polarization in Optical Devices. Stress-Induced or Stress-Modified Anisotropy. Components and Devices Used in the Context of Optical Anisotropy. Polarization Phenomena in the Fied of Guided Waves. Appendices. Bibliography. Index.

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Book SynopsisTrade Review"Kip S. Thorne, Co-Winner of the 2017 Nobel Prize in Physics""Roger D. Blandford, Co-Winner of the 2016 Crafoord Prize in Astronomy and Winner of the 2020 Shaw Prize in Astronomy"

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Book SynopsisPresents a general introduction to the laser-aided study of gases and plasmas. This book describes various applications.Trade Review"Professors Muraoka and Maeda are longtime pioneers in laser-aided diagnostics of plasmas and gases. This book provides a wide-ranging unified description of techniques including their principles, applications, and laser hardware. The text can be strongly recommended either for graduate students or for people working in diagnostics of plasmas and gases." - Dr. Jayr de Amorim Filho, Instituto Tecnológico de Aeronáutica, BrazilTable of ContentsPart I Fundamentals: Laser-aided diagnostics of gases and plasmas. Basic principles of different laser-aided measurement techniques. Hardware for laser measurements. Part II Applications and measurements: Plasma measurements. Combustion measurements. Measurements in gas flow systems. Laser processing measurements. Analytical chemistry. Remote sensing.

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Book Synopsis2003 Paul Bunge Prize of the Hans R. Jenemann Foundation for the History of Scientific InstrumentsJudging the brightness and color of light has long been contentious. Alternately described as impossible and routine, it was beset by problems both technical and social. How trustworthy could such measurements be? Was the best standard of intensity a gas lamp, an incandescent bulb, or a glowing pool of molten metal? And how much did the answers depend on the background of the specialist?A History of Light and Colour Measurement: Science in the Shadows is a history of the hidden workings of physical science-a technical endeavor embedded in a social context. It argues that this undisciplined subject, straddling academia, commerce, and regulation, may be typical not only of 20th century science, but of its future.Attracting scientists, engineers, industrialists, and artists, the developing subject produced a new breed of practitioners having mixed provenance. The new mTrade Review"This well-written book will be of interest to a broad audience. Historians of science will find in it a detailed account of the evolution of light measurement, and a description of the peripheral science concept and analytical tool which deserves consideration and further development. Researchers and engineers working in the field of radiometry, photometry, and color will surely find many points of interest in the history of optics will certainly enjoy a pleasant read."-Salvador X. Bara, Optics & Photonics News, May 2003 "This is a fine book which I recommend for reading and reference. The colour pictures and optical illusions make it the sort of physics book to leave on the coffee table and dip into. The look and feel of it will not put off a nonphysicist. Tell the librarian to get at least two copies for the library so that they can put them in both the photography and the physics sections so that both groups of students can find it." -Physics Education "The reading of this book is easy and very pleasant. It provides not only a lot of interesting information on the various techniques for light and colour measurement used in the past, but also and mainly, clear explanations on the causes and the ways of the development and evolutions of this specific field of metrology. A very large number of persons, organisations, events which have had major influences in the history of photometry, radiometry, and colorimetry are presented … This book can be recommended not only to the specialist in the field of light and colour measurement who wishes to understand the present situation of this specific field of metrology and to foresee its evolution based on its history, but also to everybody interested in metrology in general because most of the explanations given for photometry, radiometry, and colorimetry can be applied to other fields of metrology." -CIE NEWS, March 2002 "One of the other interesting aspects of this work is the way it traces the development of an industry from its beginnings, when gas lighting was the only serious form of man-made illumination, through to the firm establishment of electric lighting." -The Lighting Journal "This book is to be enjoyed, remembering that the burst of new understanding and new technology in the past fifty years has brought new vitality into photometry and colorimetry." -LR & T "Mr. Johnston's book helped answer questions I had on why the science of light measurement was so fragmented and why it got so little attention in scientific circles … I found it enjoyable … I was particularly impressed with the list of references and bibliography at the end of the book … the value of the references is worth the cost of the book." -Rolf S Bergman, COLOR Research and Application "The author has made an extensive and well-researched study of the history of this 'peripheral' but significant subject and has provided extensive footnotes and references … this is a thoroughly historical study of a neglected subject and its progress and manifold applications." -M. Eugene Rudd, Rittenhouse: Journal of the American Scientific Instrument Enterprise, Vol. 17, No. 2, December 2003 "An enourmous amount of hard-gained information has gone into this volume." -History of Physics Newsletter, Volume IX, No. 1 "…The book is recommended to those with an interest in the development of photometry and related fields." -David A. Goss, ISIS, 94: 4 (2003)Table of ContentsChapter 1 Introduction: Making Light Count. Chapter 2 Light as a Law-Abiding Quantity. Chapter 3 Seeing Things. Chaper 4 Careers in the Shadows. Chapter 5 Labs and Legislation. Chapter 6 Technology in Transition. Chapter 7 Disputing Light and Colour. Chapter 8 Marketing Photometry. Chapter 9 Militarising Radiometry. Chapter 10 An Undisciplined Science

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Book SynopsisIn recent years, there has been increasing activity in the research and design of optical systems based on liquid crystal (LC) science. Bringing together contributions from leading figures in industry and academia, Optical Applications of Liquid Crystals covers the range of existing applications as well as those in development. Unique in its thorough coverage of applications, not just the basic chemistry and physics of liquid crystals, the book begins with the existing applications of liquid crystals, from the ubiquitous LCD through to LC projectors and holography. The remaining chapters discuss more promising technologies in development, including photoaligning, photopatterning, and bistable twisted nematic LCs.Table of ContentsOptical properties and applications of ferroelectric and antiferroelectric liquid crystals. Electro holography and active optics. On the use of liquid crystals for adaptive optics. Polymer dispersed liquid crystals. New developments in photo-aligning andphoto-patterning technologies: physics and applications. Industrial and engineering aspects of LC applications.

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Book SynopsisDiffractional Optics of Millimetre Waves combines those elements of diffraction theory normally associated with optics, including Gaussian beams, lenses, and mirrors, and extends them into the micro- and millimetre wavelength range. In this regime there are a number of applications in devices, such as automobile proximity sensors, satellite-TV receiving antennae, and non-destructive testing systems. Researchers working in these areas would benefit from greater understanding of the diffraction phenomena involved. A translated and updated version of the authors'' book Diffraction Quasioptics, this book will present results formerly unavailable in the general literature.Table of ContentsTheory of diffraction. Short focusing Fresnel zone plates. Elements of diffraction quasioptics. Synthesis of diffractional elements. Diffractional antennae at millimetre wavelengths. The influence of surface form on the structure of Fresnel zones. Applications of diffractional optics and quasioptics. Diffractional antennae. Optical constants of materials at submillimetrics and millimetric wavelengths.

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Book SynopsisAn electroluminescent (EL) material is one that emits electromagnetic (EM) radiation in the visible or near visible range when an electric field is applied to it. EL materials have a vast array of applications in the illumination and displays industries, from cheap and energy efficient lighting to large high resolution flat panel displays. The Handbook of Electroluminescent Materials begins with a chapter that outlines the basic physical principles of electroluminescence. The following chapters review in detail the preparation methods, physicochemical structures, characterization, and applications of all classes of EL materials, ranging from the traditional materials already in common usage to the more exotic materials, such as GaN and organics. The final chapter compares and contrasts these different materials in various application contexts.Table of ContentsPrinciples of EL.II-VI group materials.III-V group materials.IV group materials.Organic materials.Flourides.High-Tc superconductors.

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Book SynopsisFluctuations in scattered waves limit the performance of imaging and remote sensing systems that operate on all wavelengths of the electromagnetic spectrum. To better understand these fluctuations, Modeling Fluctuations in Scattered Waves provides a practical guide to the phenomenology, mathematics, and simulation of non-Gaussian noise models and discusses how they can be used to characterize the statistics of scattered waves.Through their discussion of mathematical models, the authors demonstrate the development of new sensing techniques as well as offer intelligent choices that can be made for system analysis. Using experimental results and numerical simulation, the book illustrates the properties and applications of these models. The first two chapters introduce statistical tools and the properties of Gaussian noise, including results on phase statistics. The following chapters describe Gaussian processes and the random walk model, address multiple scattering effects and propagation through an extended medium, and explore scattering vector waves and polarization fluctuations. Finally, the authors examine the generation of random processes and the simulation of wave propagation.Although scattered wave fluctuations are sources of information, they can hinder the performance of imaging and remote sensing systems. By providing experimental data and numerical models, this volume aids you in evaluating and improving upon the performance of your own systems.Table of ContentsStatistical Preliminaries. The Gaussian Process. Processes Derived from Gaussian Noise. Scattering by a Collection of Discrete Objects: The Random Walk Model. Scattering by Continuous Media: Phase Screen Models. Scattering by Smoothly Varying Phase Screens. Scattering by Fractal Phase Screens. Other Phase Screen Models. Propagation through Inhomogeneous Extended Media. Multiple scattering: Fluctuations in Double Passage and Multipath Scattering Geometries. Vector Scattering: Polarisation Fluctuations. K-Distributed Noise. Measurement and Detection. Numerical Techniques.

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Book SynopsisX-Ray Lasers 2004 comprises invited, contributed, and poster papers presented at the 9th International Conference on X-Ray Lasers (ICXRL2004) held in Beijing in May 2004. Some 120 participants from 13 countries and regions met in Beijing to compare results and exchange views on future developments in x-ray lasers and related fields.The book covers the following topics: overviews of x-ray lasers research, collisionally pumped x-ray lasers, capillary discharge-pumped x-ray lasers, OFI and photo-pumped x-ray lasers, high-order harmonics XUV radiation, grazing incidence pumping x-ray lasers, theory and simulations of x-ray lasers and plasma media, free-electron lasers and accelerator-based x-ray sources, alternative pumping schemes for x-ray lasers, applications of x-ray lasers and other bright x-ray sources, x-ray optics and instrumentation, investigations of x-ray laser media, and developments of x-ray laser drivers. X-Ray Lasers 2004 provides not only an overview and an Table of ContentsPreface, Conference Organization, Sponsors, Conference Schedule, Section 1: Overviews of X-ray lasers research, Section 2: CoIIisionally pumped X-ray lasers, Section 3: Capillary discharge-pumped X-ray lasers, Section 4: OFI and photo-pumped X-ray lasers, Section 5: High-order harmonics XUV radiation, Section 6: Grazing Incidence Pumping (GRIP) X-ray lasers, Section 7: Theory and simulations of X-ray lasers and plasma media, Section 8: Free-electron lasers and accelerator-based X-ray sources, Section 9: Alternative pumping schemes for X-ray lasers, Section 10: Applications of X-ray lasers and other bright X-ray sources, Section 11: X-ray optics and instrumentation, Section 12: Investigations of X-ray laser media, Section 13: Developments of X-ray laser drivers, Author Index

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Book SynopsisThis book is a comprehensive guide to the current state-of-the-art science and technology involved in the analysis and development of gamma-ray nuclear materials for commercial, medical, industrial, military and space applications. It reviews the current and upcoming materials and material-based technologies for gamma-ray detectors, as well as their growth process in various forms, such as single crystals, films, and ceramics. Thoroughly compiled, it is ideal for graduate students, engineers, technicians, scientists and managers. It brings to both novice and advanced readers all the topics required to jump-start investigations on gamma-ray materials and their growth. Key Features:  Provides the state-of-the-art in this rapidly evolving domain with a focus on third generation crystals for nuclear radiation detectors  The only book to cover fundamentals, applicati

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Book SynopsisThis new edition of Infrared and Terahertz Detectors provides a comprehensive overview of infrared and terahertz detector technology, from fundamental science to materials and fabrication techniques. It contains a complete overhaul of the contents including several new chapters and a new section on terahertz detectors and systems. It includes a new tutorial introduction to technical aspects that are fundamental for basic understanding. The other dedicated sections focus on thermal detectors, photon detectors, and focal plane arrays.Table of ContentsPart I. Fundaments of infrared and terahertz detection 1. Radiometry 2. Infrared systems fundamentals 3. Infrared detector characterization 4. Fundamental performance limitations of infrared detectors 5. Coupling of infrared radiation with detector 6. Heterodyne detection Part II. Infrared thermal detectors 7. Thermopiles 8. Bolometers 9. Pyroelectric detectors 10. Pneumatic detectors 11. Novel thermal detectors Part III. Infrared photon detectors 12. Theory of photon detectors 13. Intrinsic silicon and germanium detectors 14. Extrinsic silicon and germanium detectors 15. Photoemissive detectors 16. III-V detectors 17. HgCdTe detectors 18. IV-VI detectors 19. Quantum well infrared photodetectors 20. Superlattice photovoltaic detectors 21. Quantum dot infrared photodetectors 22. Infrared barrier photodetectors 23. Cascade infrared photodetectors Part IV. Infrared focal plane arrays 24. Overview of focal plane array architectures 25. Thermal detector focal plane arrays 26. Photon detector focal plane arrays 27. Third generation infrared detectors Part V. Terahertz detectors and focal plane arrays 28. Terahertz detectors and focal plane arrays

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Book SynopsisOrganized as a mini-encyclopedia of infrared optoelectronic applications, this long awaited new edition of an industry standard updates and expands on the groundbreaking work of its predecessor. Pioneering experts, responsible for many advancements in the field, provide engineers with a fundamental understanding of semiconductor physics and the technical information needed to design infrared optoelectronic devices. Fully revised to reflect current developments in the field, Optoelectronics: Infrared-Visible-Ultraviolet Devices and Applications, Second Edition reviews relevant semiconductor fundamentals, including device physics, from an optoelectronic industry perspective. This easy-reading text provides a practical engineering introduction to optoelectronic LEDs and silicon sensor technology for the infrared, visible, and ultraviolet portion of the electromagnetic spectrum. Utilizing a practicTable of ContentsLED. The Receiver (Silicon Photo Sensor). The Coupled Emitter (IRLED) Photo Sensor. The Optical Isolator –or- Opto Coupler. Open Air and Fiber Optic Communications. Optoelectronics Applications.

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Book SynopsisOrganic light-emitting diode(OLED) technology has achieved significant penetration in the commercial market for small, low-voltage and inexpensive displays. Present and future novel technologies based on OLEDs involve rigid and flexible flat panel displays, solid-state lighting, and lasers. Display applications may range from hand-held devices to large flat panel screens that can be rolled up or hung flat on a wall or a ceiling. Organic Electroluminescence gives an overview of the on-going research in the field of organic light-emitting materials and devices, covering the principles of electroluminescence in organic thin films, as well as recent trends, current applications, and future potential uses. The book begins by giving a background of organic electroluminescence in terms of history and basic principles. It offers details on the mechanism(s) of electroluminescence in thin organic films. It presentsin-depth discussions of the parameters that control the external eleTable of ContentsElectroluminescence in Small Molecules. Emission Mechanisms in Organic Light Emitting Diodes. Physical Properties of Organic Light Emitting Diodes in Space Charge Limited Conduction Regime. Amorphous Molecular Materials for Carrier Injection and Transport. Chemistry of Electroluminescent Conjugated Polymers. Organic Electrophosphorescence. Patterning of OLED Materials. Pixel Electronics and Thin Film Transistors for Organic Emissive Displays. Past, Present and Future Directions of Organic Electroluminescent Displays. Organic Electroluminescent Devices for Solid State Lighting. Photoexcited Organic Lasers.

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Book SynopsisThis book discusses in detail fiber optic communications systems. It describes major components including fibers, cables, emission sources, detectors, modulators, and repeaters, as well as total system designs.Table of Contents1. Fibers and Cables 2. Couplers, Connectors, and Splices 3. Light Sources and Modulators 4. Photodetectors and Repeaters 5. System Design 6. Economics and Applications

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Fully updated throughout and with several new chapters, this second edition of Introduction to Inverse Problems in Imaging guides advanced undergraduate and graduate students in physics, computer science, mathematics and engineering through the principles of linear inverse problems, in addition to methods of their approximate solution and their practical applications in imaging. This second edition contains new chapters on edge-preserving and sparsity-enforcing regularization in addition to maximum likelihood methods and Bayesian regularization for Poisson data.The level of mathematical treatment is kept as low as possible to make the book suitable for a wide range of students from different backgrounds, with readers needing just a rudimentary understanding of analysis, geometry, linear algebra, probability theory, and Fourier analysis. The authors concentrate on presenting easily implementable and fast solution algorithms, and this second edition

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Book SynopsisModern Magnetooptics and Magnetooptical Materials provides a comprehensive account of the principles and applications of magnetooptics, bridging the gap between textbooks and specialist accounts in the research and review literature. The book is aimed at the graduate physicist and electrical engineer, but assumes no specialist knowledge of magnetooptics. Chapters have been designed to be reasonably independent, so that readers in search of information on a particular topic can go straight to the appropriate place in the book, with only occasional reference to material elsewhere.Divided into three main parts, the book begins with the principles of magnetooptics to provide the necessary theoretical background. This section''s emphasis is on introducing practical considerations through examples taken from real-life situations. The next part surveys a wide range of magnetooptic materials, including metals, alloys, and granular structures. The final part explores applications of magTrade Review"… a useful introduction to the main concepts of magnetooptics covering both theory and experiment, and aimed at engineers researchers and students in … solid state physics, opto-electronics, communications, and materials science." -Aslib Book Guide "… [the] magnetooptical materials … coverage is impressive [and] the authors have presented a good overview of the subject … a very fine reference book … plays a very useful role and I would recommend it for your science libraries." -Australian & New Zealand PhysicistTable of ContentsIntroduction. Part 1: Physics. Polarized light and gyrotropic media. Magnetooptical effects. Light waveguiding in thin magnetic films. Microscopical mechanisms of magnetooptical activity. Magnetooptical effects in the x-ray region. Domain structure. Part 2: Magnetooptical Methods. Dielectrics. Ferrimagnetic garnets. Metals and alloys. Semimagnetic semiconductors. Bilayer, multilayer, superlattice and granular structures. Part 3: Applied Magnetooptics. Thin -film magnetooptical devices. Magnetooptical memories, disks and tapes. Integrated magnetooptics. Integrated magnetooptical devices. References. Index.

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Book SynopsisThis book describes the optical structure and optical properties of the human eye. It is divided into a number of short chapters with each chapter dedicated to a single theme. For ease of reference, the most commonly useful topics are at the beginning and topics with narrower appeal, such as ocular aberrations, are placed towards the end.Table of Contents1. The Human Eye: An Overview. 2. Refracting Components: Cornea and Lens. 3. The Pupil. 4. Axes of The Eyes. Chapter 5. Paraxial Schematic Eyes. 6. Image Formation: The Focused Paraxial Image. 7. Refractive Anomalies. 8 Measuring Refractive Errors. Chapter 9. Image Formation: The Defocused Paraxial Image. 10. Some Optical Effects of Ophthalmic Lenses. 11. Light and The Eye: Introduction. 12 Passage of Light into The Eye 13. Light Level at The Retina. 14. Light Interaction with The Fundus. 15. Monochromatic Aberrations. 16. Monochromatic aberrations of optical model eyes . 17. Chromatic Aberration. 18. Retinal Image Quality.19. Depth-Of-Field. 20. The Aging Eye. Appendix 1. Paraxial optics. Appendix 2. Seidel aberration theory. Appendix 3. Schematic eyes. Appendix 4. Refraction powers across the pupil. Appendix 5. Calculation of PSF and OTF from aberrations of an optical system.

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Book SynopsisThis edition aims to expand on the first edition and take the reader through to the wave equation on coaxial cable and free-space by using Maxwell's equations. The new chapters include time varying signals and fundamentals of Maxwell''s equations. This book will introduce and discuss electromagnetic fields in an accessible manner. The author explains electroconductive fields and develops ideas relating to signal propagation and develops Maxwell's equations and applies them to propagation in a planar optical waveguide. The first of the new chapters introduces the idea of a travelling wave by considering the variation of voltage along a coaxial line. This concept will be used in the second new chapter which solves Maxwell's equations in free-space and then applies them to a planar optical waveguide in the third new chapter. As this is an area that most students find difficult, it links back to the earlier chapters to aid understanding. This book is intended for first- and seTable of Contents1. Introduction. 2. Electrostatic Fields. 3. Electromagnetic Fields. 4. Electroconductive Fields. 5. Comparison of Field Equations. 6. Dielectrics. 7. Ferromagnetic Materials and Components. 8. Waves in Transmission Lines. 9. Maxwell’s Equations and Electromagnetic Waves. 10. The Planar Optical Waveguide. Problems Bibliography Index

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Book SynopsisThis fully updated second edition of Introduction to Holography provides a theoretical background in optics and holography with a comprehensive survey of practical applications. It is intended for the non-specialist with an interest in using holographic methods in research and engineering.The text assumes some knowledge of electromagnetism, although this is not essential for an understanding of optics, which is covered in the first two chapters. A descriptive approach to the history and principles of holography is followed by a chapter on volume holography. Essential practical requirements for successful holographic recording are explained in detail. Recording materials are considered with detailed discussions of those in common use. Properties peculiar to holographically reconstructed images are emphasised as well as applications for which holography is particularly suitable. Mathematical tools are introduced as and when required throughout the text with important results derived in detail. In this new edition, topics such as photopolymers, dynamic holographic displays, holographic optical elements, sensors, and digital holography are covered in greater depth. New topics have been added, including UV and infrared holography, holographic authentication and encryption, as well as particle beam, X-ray, and acoustic holography. Numerical problems are provided at the end of each chapter.This book is suitable for undergraduate courses and will be an important resource for those teaching optics and holography. It provides scientists and engineers with knowledge of a wide range of holographic applications in research and industry, as well as an understanding of holographyâs potential for future use.

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Book SynopsisThis book presents a systematic account of optical coherence theory within the framework of classical optics, as applied to such topics as radiation from sources of different states of coherence, foundations of radiometry, effects of source coherence on the spectra of radiated fields, coherence theory of laser modes, and scattering of partially coherent light by random media. The book starts with a full mathematical introduction to the subject area and each chapter concludes with a set of exercises. The authors are renowned scientists and have made substantial contributions to many of the topics treated in the book. Much of the book is based on courses given by them at universities, scientific meetings and laboratories throughout the world. This book will undoubtedly become an indispensable aid to scientists and engineers concerned with modern optics, as well as to teachers and graduate students of physics and engineering.Trade Review"...a superb monograph...The scholarship of the authors is truly impressive. The technical issues are presented in a balanced and clear way and the discussion is easily accessible...Mandel and Wolf have played a leading role in the elucidation of this theory for many years and so are well placed to present this masterly account of the field." The Times Higher Education Supplement"The authors have collected an impressive array of material....The writing is clear and the material is presented in a logical sequence....[T]his tome is a welcome addition to the literature on coherent and quantum optics. It draws together many topics that one previously would have had to piece together by plowing through a lot of literature. It provides a coherent discussion of a difficult, emerging field, and it serves equally well as a useful reference book or as a graduate-level text." IEEE Spectrum"As a single volume covering a broad swath of optical physics, Optical Coherence and Quantum Optics is without peer....It achieves unmatched coverage with a minimum of mathematical prerequisites while providing excellent citation of original literature, especially for comparisons of theory and experiment." Physics Today"...a real bargain for anyone who needs a basic reference text on the subject." Microwave Journal"Mandel and Wolf's treatise on the subject impresses by its volume and completeness....The book is unique in that it successfully brings together coherence theory and quantum theory of radiation....an impressive summary of the experimental and theoretical developments over the last 30 years. It will, without a doubt, become a standard textbook and reference for anybody working in quantum optics." Science"...presented in the scholarly and careful fashion that one would expect from the authors, and the chapters are a pleasure to read....All in all, Optical Coherence and Quantum Optics is a wonderful book....It is a definite must for any serious student of modern optics." American Journal of PhysicsTable of ContentsPreface; 1. Elements of probability theory; 2. Random (or stochastic) processes; 3. Some useful mathematical techniques; 4. Second-order coherence theory of scalar wavefields; 5. Radiation from sources of any state of coherence; 6. Second-order coherence theory of vector electromagnetic fields; 7. Some applications of second-order coherence theory; 8. Higher-order correlations in optical fields; 9. Semiclassical theory of photoelectric detection of light; 10. Quantization of the free electromagnetic field; 11. Coherent states of the electromagnetic field; 12. Quantum correlations and photon statistics; 13. Radiation from thermal equilibrium sources; 14. Quantum theory of photoelectric detection of light; 15. Interaction between light and a two-level atom; 16. Collective atomic interactions; 17. Some general techniques for treating interacting systems; 18. The single-mode laser; 19. The two-mode ring laser; 20. The linnear light amplifier; 21. Squeezed states of light; 22. Some quantum effects in nonlinear optics; References; Author index; Subject index.

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