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4+ YearsPublisher | For Dummies |
ISBN 13 | 9781118017234 |
ISBN 10 | 1118017234 |
Book Description | The easy way to shed light on OpticsIn general terms, optics is the science of light. More specifically, optics is a branch of physics that describes the behavior and properties of light?including visible, infrared, and ultraviolet?and the interaction of light with matter.Optics For Dummies gives you an approachable introduction to optical science, methods, and applications. You'll get plain-English explanations of the nature of light and optical effects; reflection, refraction, and diffraction; color dispersion; optical devices, industrial, medical, and military applications; as well as laser light fundamentals.Tracks a typical undergraduate optics courseDetailed explanations of concepts and summaries of equationsValuable tips for study from college professorsIf you're taking an optics course for your major in physics or engineering, let Optics For Dummies shed light on the subject and help you succeed! |
About the Author | Galen Duree, Jr., PhD, is Professor of Physics and Optical Engineering at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology in Indiana, where he is also the Director of the Center for Applied Optics Studies. Duree jointly established the Ultrashort Pulse Laser Laboratory at RHIT and continues to work with the Navy. |
Language | English |
Author | Galen C. Duree Jr. |
Publication Date | 2011-07-27 |
Number of Pages | 368 pages |
Optics For Dummies