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Covers modern photonics accessibly and discusses the basic physical principles underlying all the applications and technology of photonics.
This volume covers the basic physical principles underlying the technology and all applications of photonics from statistical optics to quantum optics. The topics discussed in this volume are: Photons in perspective; Coherence and Statistical Optics; Complex Light and Singular Optics; Electrodynamics of Dielectric Media; Fast and slow Light; Holography; Multiphoton Processes; Optical Angular Momentum; Optical Forces, Trapping and Manipulation; Polarization States; Quantum Electrodynamics; Quantum Information and Computing; Quantum Optics; Resonance Energy Transfer; Surface Optics; Ultrafast Pulse Phenomena.
- Comprehensive and accessible coverage of the whole of modern photonics
- Emphasizes processes and applications that specifically exploit photon attributes of light
- Deals with the rapidly advancing area of modern optics
- Chapters are written by top scientists in their field
Written for the graduate level student in physical sciences; Industrial and academic researchers in photonics, graduate students in the area; College lecturers, educators, policymakers, consultants, Scientific and technical libraries, government laboratories, NIH.
Editions of Photonics, Volume 1
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9781118225530
- EBook
- ISBN 9781119009696
- EBook
- ISBN 9781119009719
- EBook
- ISBN 9781119009702
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Covers modern photonics accessibly and discusses the basic physical principles underlying all the applications and technology of photonics.
This volume covers the basic physical principles underlying the technology and all applications of photonics from statistical optics to quantum optics. The topics discussed in this volume are: Photons in perspective; Coherence and Statistical Optics; Complex Light and Singular Optics; Electrodynamics of Dielectric Media; Fast and slow Light; Holography; Multiphoton Processes; Optical Angular Momentum; Optical Forces, Trapping and Manipulation; Polarization States; Quantum Electrodynamics; Quantum Information and Computing; Quantum Optics; Resonance Energy Transfer; Surface Optics; Ultrafast Pulse Phenomena.
- Comprehensive and accessible coverage of the whole of modern photonics
- Emphasizes processes and applications that specifically exploit photon attributes of light
- Deals with the rapidly advancing area of modern optics
- Chapters are written by top scientists in their field
Written for the graduate level student in physical sciences; Industrial and academic researchers in photonics, graduate students in the area; College lecturers, educators, policymakers, consultants, Scientific and technical libraries, government laboratories, NIH.
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What is Photonics, Volume 1 about?
Covers modern photonics accessibly and discusses the basic physical principles underlying all the applications and technology of photonics.
This volume covers the basic physical principles underlying the technology and all applications of photonics from statistical optics to quantum optics. The topics discussed in this volume are: Photons in perspective; Coherence and Statistical Optics; Complex Light and Singular Optics; Electrodynamics of Dielectric Media; Fast and slow Light; Holography; Multiphoton Processes; Optical Angular Momentum; Optical Forces, Trapping and Manipulation; Polarization States; Quantum Electrodynamics; Quantum Information and Computing; Quantum Optics; Resonance Energy Transfer; Surface Optics; Ultrafast Pulse Phenomena.
- Comprehensive and accessible coverage of the whole of modern photonics
- Emphasizes processes and applications that specifically exploit photon attributes of light
- Deals with the rapidly advancing area of modern optics
- Chapters are written by top scientists in their field
Written for the graduate level student in physical sciences; Industrial and academic researchers in photonics, graduate students in the area; College lecturers, educators, policymakers, consultants, Scientific and technical libraries, government laboratories, NIH.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Photonics, Volume 1?
Technology, Engineering, Agriculture, Industrial processes > Other technologies and applied sciences > Applied optics > Laser technology and holography
Where can I read a sample of Photonics, Volume 1?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781118225530
Is Photonics, Volume 1 part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series A Wiley-Science Wise Co-Publication
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Photonics, Volume 1?
David L. Andrews
Who is the Publisher of the book Photonics, Volume 1?
Wiley
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Photonics, Volume 1 is available as hardcover(ISBN 9781118225530) and ebook(ISBN 9781119009696) and ebook(ISBN 9781119009719) and ebook(ISBN 9781119009702)
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