Field guide to radiometry Written from a systems engineering perspective the Field Guide to Radiometry covers topics in optical radiation propagation material properties sources detectors system components measurement calibration and photometry. Appendices provide material on SI units conversion factors source luminance data and many other subjects. The books organization and extensive collection of diagrams tables and graphs will enable the reader to efficiently identify and apply relevant information to radiometric problems arising amid the demands of todays fast paced technical environment Introduction to radiometry Propagation of optical radiation Radiometric properties of materials Generation of optical radiation Detectors of optical radiation Radiometric system components Calibration and measurement Photometry Appendices