Optics Demystified - Demystified
Optics Demystified - Demystified
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16 September, 2009
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An enlightening guide to optics
Are you in the dark when it comes to understanding the science of optics? Now there's a glimmer in the gloom! Optics Demystified brings this challenging topic into focus.
Written in an easy-to-follow format, this practical guide begins by covering the nature of light, the electromagnetic spectrum, reflection, refraction, and color dispersion. You'll move on to common optical devices and effects, lasers, and optical data transmission technology. Industrial, medical, and military applications are discussed, as are exotic optics such as holography. Detailed examples and concise explanations make it easy to understand the material, and end-of-chapter quizzes and a final exam help reinforce learning.
It's a no-brainer! You'll get:
- Explanations of the particle and wave theories
- Analysis of optical microscopes and telescopes
- Functional details of fiber optics
- A sampling of optical illusions
- A time-saving approach to performing better on an exam or at work
Simple enough for a beginner but challenging enough for an advanced student, Optics Demystified illuminates this vital physics topic.
More Details
| Type | Book |
|---|---|
| ISBN13 | 9780071494496 |
| ISBN10 | 0071494499 |
| Number Of Pages | 368 |
| Item Weight | 512 g |
| Product Dimensions | 188 x 236 x 19 mm |
| Publisher / Reseller | McGraw-Hill Education - Europe |
| Format | paperback |
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Author's Bio
Stan Gibilisco is a professional technical writer who specializes in books on electronics and science topics. He is the author of The Encyclopedia of Electronics, The McGraw-Hill Encyclopedia of Personal Computing, and The Illustrated Dictionary of Electronics, as well as over 20 other technical books. His published works have won numerous awards. The Encyclopedia of Electronics was chosen a "Best Reference Book of the 1980s" by the American Library Association, which also named his McGraw-Hill Encyclopedia of Personal Computing a "Best Reference of 1996."