Title: Optics demystified /
Authors: Gibilisco, Stan.
Publisher: McGraw-Hill,
Year: 2009
Subjects: Optics Popular works.; Optics Popular Works.
Abstract: This guide explains the principles and applications of optics and optoelectronic technology in a clear and easy-to-understand way. It eases you into learning complex topics, covering microscope construction, photometry, diffraction, lasers, fiber optics, holography, optical communication, and much more.
Contents: The nature of light -- Classical optics -- Common optical devices -- Common optical effects -- Laser fundamentals -- Optical data transmission -- Optics in the field -- Exotic optics -- Optics to heal and defend -- Optical illusions.