Harnessing Light

Harnessing Light
Author: National Research Council
Publisher: National Academies Press
Total Pages: 358
Release: 1998-09-25
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 0309059917

Optical science and engineering affect almost every aspect of our lives. Millions of miles of optical fiber carry voice and data signals around the world. Lasers are used in surgery of the retina, kidneys, and heart. New high-efficiency light sources promise dramatic reductions in electricity consumption. Night-vision equipment and satellite surveillance are changing how wars are fought. Industry uses optical methods in everything from the production of computer chips to the construction of tunnels. Harnessing Light surveys this multitude of applications, as well as the status of the optics industry and of research and education in optics, and identifies actions that could enhance the field's contributions to society and facilitate its continued technical development.

Micromanufacturing Processes

Micromanufacturing Processes
Author: V.K. Jain
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 429
Release: 2016-04-19
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 143985291X

Increased demand for and developments in micromanufacturing have created a need for a resource that covers both the science and technology of this rapidly growing area. With contributions from eminent professors and researchers actively engaged in teaching, research, and development, Micromanufacturing Processes details the basic principles, tools,

Designing Optics Using Code V

Designing Optics Using Code V
Author: Donald C. O'Shea
Publisher: SPIE-International Society for Optical Engineering
Total Pages: 360
Release: 2018-08
Genre: Lenses
ISBN: 9781510619739

"This book explains how to design an optical system using the high-end optical design program CODE V. The design process, from lens definition to the description and evaluation of lens errors and onto the improvement of lens performance, will be developed and illustrated using the program. The text is organized so that readers can (1) reproduce each step of the process including the plots for evaluating lens performance and (2) understand the significance of each step in producing a final design"--

Magnetic Field Assisted Finishing

Magnetic Field Assisted Finishing
Author: Dilshad Ahmad Khan
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 156
Release: 2021-12-26
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1000477371

This comprehensive reference text discusses the concepts of the magnetic field assisted finishing processes that range from working principles, material removal mechanisms, process parameters and equipment involved, to the industry-specific applications. The book discusses various aspects of surface finishing, including types of material to be finished, types of finishing abrasives and their characteristics for material compatibility, that are different from process-specific details. It covers important concepts, including magnetic abrasive finishing (MAF), magnetorheological finishing (MRF) and magnetorheological abrasive flow finishing (MRAFF). Features Discusses a wide range of magnetic field assisted finishing processes in a comprehensive manner Covers different process parameters by considering their effects on the finishing output Provides process limitations to achieve optimal yield Offers numerical explanations for better selection of process parameters Discusses automation of processes with state-of-the-art technologies This book is aimed at graduate students and professionals in the fields of mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, production engineering, manufacturing and industrial engineering.