Rays, waves and photons : a compendium of foundations and emerging technologies of pure and applied optics /

Rays Waves and Photons presents the foundational concepts of optical science. Written by subject, each topic is presented in a standalone chapter with a brief historical foundation, current developments, and future predictions. With non-technical language, this book provides accessible content with...

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Compendium of foundations and emerging technologies of pure and applied optics.
1. Verfasser:
Wolfe, William L.
Format:
Elektronisch E-Book
Sprache:
Englisch
Veröffentlicht:
Bristol [England] (Temple Circus, Temple Way, Bristol BS1 6HG, UK) : IOP Publishing, [2020]
Zusammenfassung:
Rays Waves and Photons presents the foundational concepts of optical science. Written by subject, each topic is presented in a standalone chapter with a brief historical foundation, current developments, and future predictions. With non-technical language, this book provides accessible content with terms, concepts and definitions, a glossary, and appendices to enhance the reader's experience. More than forty subjects are discussed including: optical design, lenses, cameras, microscopes, telescopes, lasers, fibers, missiles, autonomous cars and remote sensing. This book will provide a useful resource for students, teachers, professionals, and general audiences interested in the complexity of optical phenomena and devices.
Umfang:
1 online resource (various pagings) : illustrations (some color).
Also available in print.
Mode of access: World Wide Web.
System requirements: Adobe Acrobat Reader, EPUB reader, or Kindle reader.
Anmerkungen:
"Version: 20200801"--Title page verso.
Format Details:
Mode of access: World Wide Web.
System requirements: Adobe Acrobat Reader, EPUB reader, or Kindle reader.
Zielpublikum:
Students, professors, and technical and industry professionals in optics as a one-of-a-kind general interest book providing a thorough optics overview of all classical and emerging areas.
Bibliografie:
Includes bibliographical references.
ISBN:
9780750326124
9780750326117
Schlagworte:
Optics > Popular works.
Optical physics.
SCIENCE / Physics / Optics & Light.
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