“…an excellent choice for an overview of the field of optics.”E-STREAMS, January 2005
“…a wealth of fundamental information along with practical applications…anyone working in the field of optics will find these books to be an interesting, useful, and information resource.”
IEEE Electrical Insulation Magazine
“The first volume … provides a comprehensive introduction to the most interesting and topical problems of modern optics. The material for the articles is carefully and critically selected and presented very well, from both methodological and pedagogical points of view.” Journal of Raman Spectroscopy
“Für Wissenschaftler stellt das Werk…ein exzellentes Nachschlagewerk dar, das hoffentlich den Weg auf viele Schreibtische und in viele Bibliotheken finden wird.”
Michael Vollmer, Brandenburg
erscheint voraus. in Physik Journal + Physik in unserer Zeit
“Die Anschaffung der Optics Encyclopedia lohnt sich auf jeden Fall. Sie kann lexikalisch als Informationsquelle, enzyklopädisch als Übersichtsdarstellung oder als Einstiegshilfe in Originalliteratur genutzt werden.”
Michael Vollmer
Physik in unserer Zeit
With 94 expert articles in 5 volumes, the Optical Encyclopedia is both a comprehensive review as well as an introduction to the entire field. The contributions range from classical optics right up to the latest applications, including:
- It and Telecommunications
- Optical Sensing and Metrology
- Material Processing
- Biomedicine
- Optical Components and Systems
- Laser Design and technology
A comprehensive index provides easy access to the enormous number of key words beyond the headlines. The result is a rapid reference for skilled professionals on all topics of modern photonics, while newcomers from physics and engineering will appreciate the readily comprehensible style and structure.
From the Back Cover
With 94 expert articles in 5 volumes, the Optical Encyclopedia is both a comprehensive review as well as an introduction to the entire field. The contributions range from classical optics right up to the latest applications, including:
- It and Telecommunications
- Optical Sensing and Metrology
- Material Processing
- Biomedicine
- Optical Components and Systems
- Laser Design and technology
A comprehensive index provides easy access to the enormous number of key words beyond the headlines. The result is a rapid reference for skilled professionals on all topics of modern photonics, while newcomers from physics and engineering will appreciate the readily comprehensible style and structure.
About the Author
Thomas G. Brown is the editor of The Optics Encyclopedia: Basic Foundations and Practical Applications, 5 Volumes Set, published by Wiley.
Katherine Creath is the editor of The Optics Encyclopedia: Basic Foundations and Practical Applications, 5 Volumes Set, published by Wiley.
Herwig Kogelnik is the editor of The Optics Encyclopedia: Basic Foundations and Practical Applications, 5 Volumes Set, published by Wiley.
Michael Kriss is the editor of The Optics Encyclopedia: Basic Foundations and Practical Applications, 5 Volumes Set, published by Wiley.
Joanna Schmit is the editor of The Optics Encyclopedia: Basic Foundations and Practical Applications, 5 Volumes Set, published by Wiley.
Marvin J. Weber is the editor of The Optics Encyclopedia: Basic Foundations and Practical Applications, 5 Volumes Set, published by Wiley.
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