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Advances in Chemical Physicsby Stuart A. Rice; Myron W. Evans; I. Prigogine
John Wiley & Sons, Inc. 2004; US$ 355.00Significant advances have occurred in the field since the previous edition, including advances in light squeezing, single photon optics, phase conjugation, and laser technology. The laser is essentially responsible for nonlinear effects and is extensively used in all branches of science, industry, and medicine. more...
Nonlinear Opticsby Partha P. Banerjee
Marcel Dekker Inc 2003; US$ 179.95Offering a range of illustrative examples at the end of each chapter, this reference builds upon fundamental concepts in nonlinear optics to provide a clear understanding of developments in the field. more...
Handbook of Nonlinear Opticsby Richard L. Sutherland
Marcel Dekker Inc 2003; US$ 239.95This text examines classic theories, experimental methods and practical formulas for exploration of the core topics in nonlinear optics. It contains additional chapters on ultrafast characterization techniques, laser flash photolysis and the electro-optic effect. more...
Polarized Lightby Dennis Goldstein
Marcel Dekker Inc 2003; US$ 239.95The second edition of this text offers a detailed exploration of polarized light, its production, and use, thus facilitating self-study without prior knowledge of Maxwell's equations and including more than 2500 updated figures and equations for easier understanding and application. more...
Optical Remote Sensingby Walter G. Egan
Marcel Dekker Inc 2003; US$ 239.95Written by a specialist in the field, this title explores advanced concepts in the mathematical representation of polarization, descriptors and various optical elements used in the analysis of polarization in multiple applications. more...
Cavity Quantum Electrodynamicsby Sergio M. Dutra
John Wiley & Sons, Inc. 2005; US$ 132.00What happens to light when it is trapped in a box? Cavity Quantum Electrodynamics addresses a fascinating question in physics: what happens to light, and in particular to its interaction with matter, when it is trapped inside a box? With the aid of a model-building approach, readers discover the answer to this question and come to appreciate its important applications in computing, cryptography, quantum teleportation, and opto-electronics. Instead of taking a traditional approach that requires readers to first master a series of seemingly unconnected mathematical techniques, this book engages the readers' interest and imagination by going straight to the point, introducing the mathematics along the way as needed. Appendices are provided for... more...
Polarization in spectral linesby E. Landi Degl'Innocenti
Springer 2004; US$ 289.00The scientific research based on spectropolarimetric techniques is undergoing a phase of rapid growth. Instruments of unprecedented sensitivity are nowadays available, particularly for solar observations. To fully exploit the rich diagnostic content of such observations, it is necessary to understand the physical mechanisms involved in the generation and transfer of polarized radiation in astrophysical (or laboratory) plasmas. more...
Foundations Of Photonic Crystal Fibresby Frédéric Zolla; Gilles Renversez; André Nicolet; Boris Kuhlmey; Sébastien Guenneau
World Scientific 2005; US$ 75.40This book aims to provide expert guidance to researchers experienced in classical technology, as well as to those new to the field. A variety of perspectives on Photonic Crystal Fibres (PCFs) is presented together with a thorough treatment of the theoretical, physical and mathematical foundations of the optics of PCFs. The range of expertise of the authors is reflected in the depth of coverage, which will benefit those approaching the subject for a variety of reasons and from diverse backgrounds. The study of PCFs enables us to understand how best to optimize their applications in communication or sensing, as devices confining light via new mechanisms (such as photonic bandgap effects). It also assists us in understanding them as physically... more...
Modern Foundations Of Quantum Opticsby Vlatko Vedral
World Scientific 2005; US$ 88.40This textbook offers a comprehensive and up-to-date overview of the basic ideas in modern quantum optics, beginning with a review of the whole of optics, and culminating in the quantum description of light. The book emphasizes the phenomenon of interference as the key to understanding the behavior of light, and discusses distinctions between the classical and quantum nature of light. Laser operation is reviewed at great length and many applications are covered, such as laser cooling, Bose condensation and the basics of quantum information and teleportation. Quantum mechanics is introduced in detail using the Dirac notation, which is explained from first principles. In addition, a number of non-standard topics are covered such as the impossibility... more...
Polarised Light in Science and Natureby J. David Pye
CRC Press 2001; US$ 34.95This work provides the answers to numerous questions about the natural world and how its inhabitants use polarized light instinctively. If we could learn to "see" polarized light, our world would be more full of speckles, patterns, rainbows and information. more...