Introduction to the Theory of Coherence and Polarization of Light

Introduction to the Theory of Coherence and Polarization of Light
Author: Emil Wolf
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 237
Release: 2007-10-11
Genre: Science
ISBN: 0521822114

All optical fields undergo random fluctuations. They may be small, as in the output of many lasers, or they may be appreciably larger, as in light generated by thermal sources. The underlying theory of fluctuating optical fields is known as coherence theory. An important manifestation of the fluctuations is the phenomenon of partial polarization. Actually, coherence theory deals with considerably more than fluctuations. Unlike usual treatments, it describes optical fields in terms of observable quantities and elucidates how such quantities, for example, the spectrum of light, change as light propagates. This book is the first to provide a unified treatment of the phenomena of coherence and polarization. The unification has been made possible by very recent discoveries, largely due to the author of this book. The subjects treated in this volume are of considerable importance for graduate students and for research workers in physics and in engineering, who are concerned with optical communications, with propagation of laser beams through fibers and through the turbulent atmosphere, with optical image formation, particularly in microscopes, and with medical diagnostics, for example. Each chapter contains problems to aid self-study. Book jacket.

Optical Coherence and Quantum Optics

Optical Coherence and Quantum Optics
Author: Leonard Mandel
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 1200
Release: 1995-09-29
Genre: Science
ISBN: 9780521417112

This book presents a systematic account of optical coherence theory within the framework of classical optics, as applied to such topics as radiation from sources of different states of coherence, foundations of radiometry, effects of source coherence on the spectra of radiated fields, coherence theory of laser modes, and scattering of partially coherent light by random media.

Principles of Optics

Principles of Optics
Author: Max Born
Publisher: Elsevier
Total Pages: 871
Release: 2013-06-01
Genre: Science
ISBN: 148310320X

Principles of Optics: Electromagnetic Theory of Propagation, Interference and Diffraction of Light, Sixth Edition covers optical phenomenon that can be treated with Maxwell's phenomenological theory. The book is comprised of 14 chapters that discuss various topics about optics, such as geometrical theories, image forming instruments, and optics of metals and crystals. The text covers the elements of the theories of interference, interferometers, and diffraction. The book tackles several behaviors of light, including its diffraction when exposed to ultrasonic waves. The selection will be most useful to researchers whose work involves understanding the behavior of light.

Introduction to Modern Optics

Introduction to Modern Optics
Author: Grant R. Fowles
Publisher: Courier Corporation
Total Pages: 356
Release: 2012-04-25
Genre: Science
ISBN: 048613492X

A complete basic undergraduate course in modern optics for students in physics, technology, and engineering. The first half deals with classical physical optics; the second, quantum nature of light. Solutions.

Introduction to Statistical Optics

Introduction to Statistical Optics
Author: Edward L. O'Neill
Publisher: Courier Corporation
Total Pages: 197
Release: 2003-01-01
Genre: Science
ISBN: 0486435784

Authoritative introduction covers the role of Green's function in mathematical physics, essential differences between spatial and time filters, fundamental relations of paraxial optics, and effects of aberration terms on image formation. "An excellent book; well-organized, and well-written." — Journal of the Optical Society of America. 80 illustrations. 1963 edition.

Photonics, Volume 1

Photonics, Volume 1
Author: David L. Andrews
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 486
Release: 2015-01-16
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1119009707

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.

The Light Fantastic

The Light Fantastic
Author: I. R. Kenyon
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Total Pages: 654
Release: 2008
Genre: Optics
ISBN: 019856645X

This thorough and self-contained introduction to modern optics covers, in full, the three components: ray optics, wave optics and quantum optics. Examples of modern applications in the current century are used extensively.

Principles of Optics

Principles of Optics
Author: Max Born
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 993
Release: 2019-12-19
Genre: Science
ISBN: 1108477437

The 60th anniversary edition of this classic and unrivalled optics reference work includes a special foreword by Sir Peter Knight.

Polarization Holography

Polarization Holography
Author: Ludmila Nikolova
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 265
Release: 2009-05-14
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 0521509750

Reference for researchers reviewing the developments in this field over the last 15 years.