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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...
| Clasificación: | Libro Electrónico |
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| Formato: | Electrónico eBook |
| Idioma: | Inglés |
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Bristol [England] (Temple Circus, Temple Way, Bristol BS1 6HG, UK) :
IOP Publishing,
[2020]
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| Colección: | IOP ebooks. 2020 collection.
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| Acceso en línea: | Texto completo |
| Sumario: | 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. |
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| Notas: | "Version: 20200801"--Title page verso. |
| Descripción Física: | 1 online resource (various pagings) : illustrations (some color). Also available in print. |
| Público: | 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. |
| Bibliografía: | Includes bibliographical references. |
| ISBN: | 9780750326124 9780750326117 |