Geometrical And Physical Optics

Geometrical And Physical Optics
Author: R.S. Longhurst
Publisher: Orient Blackswan
Total Pages: 704
Release: 1986
Genre:
ISBN: 9788125016236

First Published In India In 1986, This Book Is Intended Primarily For Undergraduate Students Of Physics. It Will Also Be Useful For Postgraduate Students Specialising In Optics. This Revised Edition Incorporates New Material, Including The Techniques Of Matrix Algebra And Fourier Methods In Solving Problems In Optics. The Chapter On Photometry Has Been Revised. Important Problems Have Been Outlined Along With Comments, At The End Of The Book.

Sulfur Chemistry

Sulfur Chemistry
Author: Xuefeng Jiang
Publisher: Springer Nature
Total Pages: 477
Release: 2019-08-28
Genre: Science
ISBN: 3030255980

The series Topics in Current Chemistry Collections presents critical reviews from the journal Topics in Current Chemistry organized in topical volumes. The scope of coverage is all areas of chemical science including the interfaces with related disciplines such as biology, medicine and materials science. The goal of each thematic volume is to give the non-specialist reader, whether in academia or industry, a comprehensive insight into an area where new research is emerging which is of interest to a larger scientific audience. Each review within the volume critically surveys one aspect of that topic and places it within the context of the volume as a whole. The most significant developments of the last 5 to 10 years are presented using selected examples to illustrate the principles discussed. The coverage is not intended to be an exhaustive summary of the field or include large quantities of data, but should rather be conceptual, concentrating on the methodological thinking that will allow the non-specialist reader to understand the information presented. Contributions also offer an outlook on potential future developments in the field.

Sol-Gel Optics

Sol-Gel Optics
Author: Lisa C. Klein
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 589
Release: 2013-11-27
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1461527503

Sol--Gel--Optics encompasses numerous schemes for fabricating optical materials from gels -- materials such as bulk optics, optical waveguides, doped oxides for laser and nonlinear optics, gradient refractive index (GRIN) optics, chemical sensors, environmental sensors, and `smart' windows. Sol--Gel--Optics: Processing and Applications provides in-depth coverage of the synthesis and fabrication of these materials and discusses the optics related to microporous, amorphous, crystalline and composite materials. The reader will also find in this book detailed descriptions of new developments in silica optics, bulk optics, waveguides and thin films. Various applications to sensor and device technology are highlighted. For researchers and students looking for novel optical materials, processing methods or device ideas, Sol--Gel--Optics: Processing and Applications surveys a wide array of promising new avenues for further investigation and for innovative applications. (This book is the first in a new subseries entitled `Electronic Materials: Science and Technology).

Technical, Economic and Societal Effects of Manufacturing 4.0

Technical, Economic and Societal Effects of Manufacturing 4.0
Author: Mikael Collan
Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan
Total Pages: 266
Release: 2020-10-01
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 9783030461027

This open access book is among the first cross-disciplinary works about Manufacturing 4.0. It includes chapters about the technical, the economic, and the social aspects of this important phenomenon. Together the material presented allows the reader to develop a holistic picture of where the manufacturing industry and the parts of the society that depend on it may be going in the future. Manufacturing 4.0 is not only a technical change, nor is it a purely technically driven change, but it is a societal change that has the potential to disrupt the way societies are constructed both in the positive and in the negative. This book will be of interest to scholars researching manufacturing, technological innovation, innovation management and industry 4.0.

Progresses in Artificial Intelligence and Neural Systems

Progresses in Artificial Intelligence and Neural Systems
Author: Anna Esposito
Publisher: Springer Nature
Total Pages: 588
Release: 2020-07-09
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 981155093X

This book provides an overview of the current advances in artificial intelligence and neural nets. Artificial intelligence (AI) methods have shown great capabilities in modelling, prediction and recognition tasks supporting human–machine interaction. At the same time, the issue of emotion has gained increasing attention due to its relevance in achieving human-like interaction with machines. The real challenge is taking advantage of the emotional characterization of humans’ interactions to make computers interfacing with them emotionally and socially credible. The book assesses how and to what extent current sophisticated computational intelligence tools might support the multidisciplinary research on the characterization of appropriate system reactions to human emotions and expressions in interactive scenarios. Discussing the latest recent research trends, innovative approaches and future challenges in AI from interdisciplinary perspectives, it is a valuable resource for researchers and practitioners in academia and industry.

Thin Films for Optical Systems

Thin Films for Optical Systems
Author: Flory
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 608
Release: 1995-07-06
Genre: Science
ISBN: 9780824796334

This work presents advances in thin films for applications in the fields of integrated optics, micro-optics, optical telecommunications and optoelectronics. It delineates the performance characteristics needed for graded coatings, damage-resistant laser coatings and many others. Basic theory and applications are illustrated.

Physical Properties of Foods

Physical Properties of Foods
Author: Serpil Sahin
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 267
Release: 2007-05-27
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 0387308083

This book provides a fundamental understanding of physical properties of foods. It is the first textbook in this area and combines engineering concepts and physical chemistry. Basic definitions and principles of physical properties are discussed as well as the importance of physical properties in the food industry and measurement methods. In addition, recent studies in physical properties are summarized. The material presented is helpful for students to understand the relationship between physical and functional properties of raw, semi-finished, and processed food in order to obtain products with desired shelf-life and quality.

Optics, Photonics and Laser Technology

Optics, Photonics and Laser Technology
Author: Paulo A. Ribeiro
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 258
Release: 2018-10-13
Genre: Science
ISBN: 3319985485

This book covers key theoretical and practical aspects of optics, photonics and lasers. It addresses optical instrumentation and metrology, photonic and optoelectronic materials and devices, nanophotonics, organic and bio-photonics and high-field phenomena. Researchers, engineers, students and practitioners interested in any of these fields will find a wealth of new methods, technologies, advanced prototypes, systems, tools and techniques, as well as general surveys outlining future directions.

Advances in Polymer Processing 2020

Advances in Polymer Processing 2020
Author: Christian Hopmann
Publisher: Springer Nature
Total Pages: 350
Release: 2020-03-10
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 366260809X

This book gathers the proceedings of the International Symposium on Plastics Technology, which was held on March 10, 2020 in Aachen, Germany, and was organised by the Institute for Plastics Processing (IKV) in Industry and Craft at RWTH Aachen University. Peer-reviewed by an international scientific committee, the conference proceedings comprise the papers presented by the international speakers. Topics covered include - circular economy- extrusion- lightweight technologies- simulation and digitisation - injection moulding- hybrid materials and additive manufacturing. In these fields, key themes for plastics technologies have been identified that will shape the face of research and industry for the next decade. In their contributions, the authors present the latest scientific findings, and discuss topical issues in plastics technologies. The symposium offered an inspiring forum for the exchange on research and innovation, for discussing urgent questions and providing impulses for the future of plastics technology.