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Introducing photonics / Brian Culshaw

Author
Culshaw, B.
Published
Bellingham, Washington (1000 20th St. Bellingham WA 98225-6705 USA) : SPIE, 2020.
Physical Description
1 online resource (160 pages).
Additional Creators
Society of Photo-Optical Instrumentation Engineers
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Contents
Photonics : an introduction -- The nature of light -- Light interacting with materials -- Light interacting with structures -- Photonic tools -- The future.
Summary
"The essential guide for anyone wanting a quick introduction to the fundamental ideas underlying photonics. The author uses his 40 years of experience in photonics research and teaching to provide intuitive explanations of key concepts, and demonstrates how these relate to the operation of photonic devices and systems. Gain insight into the nature of light and the ways in which it interacts with materials and structures, and learn how these basic ideas are applied in areas such as optical systems, 3D imaging and astronomy. Carefully designed worked examples and end-of-chapter problems enable students to check their understanding, with full solutions available online. Mathematical treatments are kept as simple as possible, allowing readers to grasp even the most complex of concepts. Clear, concise and accessible, this is the perfect guide for undergraduate students taking a first course in photonics, and anyone in academia or industry wanting to review the fundamentals"--
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ISBN
9781108856843 electronic
9781107155732 hardback
1107155738 hardback
9781316609415 paperback
9781316659182 epub
Related Titles
SPIE digital library
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"SPIE Digital Library."--Website.
Bibliography Note
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Other Forms
Also published in print version.
Technical Details
Mode of access: World Wide Web.
System requirements: Adobe Acrobat Reader.
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