Download or read book Optics Demystified written by Stan Gibilisco and published by McGraw Hill Professional. This book was released on 2009-07-13 with total page 368 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An enlightening guide to optics Are you in the dark when it comes to understanding the science of optics? Now there's a glimmer in the gloom! Optics Demystified brings this challenging topic into focus. Written in an easy-to-follow format, this practical guide begins by covering the nature of light, the electromagnetic spectrum, reflection, refraction, and color dispersion. You'll move on to common optical devices and effects, lasers, and optical data transmission technology. Industrial, medical, and military applications are discussed, as are exotic optics such as holography. Detailed examples and concise explanations make it easy to understand the material, and end-of-chapter quizzes and a final exam help reinforce learning. It's a no-brainer! You'll get: Explanations of the particle and wave theories Analysis of optical microscopes and telescopes Functional details of fiber optics A sampling of optical illusions A time-saving approach to performing better on an exam or at work Simple enough for a beginner but challenging enough for an advanced student, Optics Demystified illuminates this vital physics topic.
Download or read book Understanding Optics with Python written by Vasudevan Lakshminarayanan and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2018-02-19 with total page 376 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Optics is an enabling science that forms a basis for our technological civilization. Courses in optics are a required part of the engineering or physics undergraduate curriculum in many universities worldwide. The aim of Understanding Optics with Python is twofold: first, to describe certain basic ideas of classical physical and geometric optics; second, to introduce the reader to computer simulations of physical phenomena. The text is aimed more broadly for those who wish to use numerical/computational modeling as an educational tool that promotes interactive teaching (and learning). In addition, it offers an alternative to developing countries where the necessary equipment to carry out the appropriate experiments is not available as a result of financial constraints. This approach contributes to a better diffusion of knowledge about optics. The examples given in this book are comparable to those found in standard textbooks on optics and are suitable for self-study. This text enables the user to study and understand optics using hands-on simulations with Python. Python is our programming language of choice because of its open-source availability, extensive functionality, and an enormous online support. Essentials of programming in Python 3.x, including graphical user interface, are also provided. The codes in the book are available for download on the book’s website. Discusses most standard topics of traditional physical and geometrical optics through Python and PyQt5 Provides visualizations and in-depth descriptions of Python’s programming language and simulations Includes simulated laboratories where students are provided a "hands-on" exploration of Python software Coding and programming featured within the text are available for download on the book’s corresponding website. "Understanding Optics with Python by Vasudevan Lakshminarayanan, Hassen Ghalila, Ahmed Ammar, and L. Srinivasa Varadharajan is born around a nice idea: using simulations to provide the students with a powerful tool to understand and master optical phenomena. The choice of the Python language is perfectly matched with the overall goal of the book, as the Python language provides a completely free and easy-to-learn platform with huge cross-platform compatibility, where the reader of the book can conduct his or her own numerical experiments to learn faster and better." — Costantino De Angelis, University of Brescia, Italy "Teaching an important programming language like Python through concrete examples from optics is a natural and, in my view, very effective approach. I believe that this book will be used by students and appreciated greatly by instructors. The topic of modelling optical effects and systems where the students should already have a physical background provides great motivation for students to learn the basics of a powerful programming language without the intimidation factor that often goes with a formal computer science course." — John Dudley, FEMTO-ST Institute, Besançon, France
Download or read book Physics Insights written by Mansoor Muallim and published by M M Info Care. This book was released on 101-01-01 with total page 133 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Chapter 1: Introduction to Physics [Jammy and Canny are sitting in a cozy room, surrounded by physics-related books and equipment.] Jammy: Welcome, Canny! I'm excited to begin our journey into the fascinating world of physics. Today, we'll start from the very beginning and explore what physics is all about. Canny: Thank you, Jammy! I've always been curious about physics, and I can't wait to dive in. So, what exactly is physics? Jammy: Physics is the scientific study of the fundamental principles governing the behavior of the universe. It seeks to understand the laws that govern matter, energy, space, and time. Canny: That sounds intriguing! But where did physics originate from? Jammy: Physics has deep roots in human history. Its origins can be traced back to ancient civilizations like Greece and Egypt, where philosophers pondered over the nature of the universe and its elements. However, the formal development of physics as a science began during the scientific revolution in the 16th and 17th centuries. Canny: So, what were some of the key developments during that time? Jammy: The scientific revolution saw pioneers like Galileo Galilei and Johannes Kepler laying the foundations of classical mechanics and astronomy. They observed celestial bodies and formulated mathematical laws describing their motion. Later, Sir Isaac Newton's laws of motion and universal gravitation provided a groundbreaking framework to explain the motion of objects both on Earth and in space. Canny: Newton's laws are famous! But what does classical mechanics encompass? Jammy: Classical mechanics deals with the motion of macroscopic objects, such as planets, cars, and projectiles. It's based on Newton's three laws of motion, which state that an object will remain at rest or move in a straight line at a constant speed unless acted upon by an external force. Canny: That's fascinating! But does physics only focus on the large-scale stuff? Jammy: Not at all! Physics covers everything from the smallest subatomic particles to the vast cosmos. As our understanding of the universe grew, so did the branches of physics. For example, quantum mechanics emerged to explain the behavior of particles at the atomic and subatomic levels. Canny: Wow, there's so much to explore! But why is physics considered the foundation of all sciences? Jammy: Physics is often called the "fundamental science" because it underpins the principles and concepts used in other scientific disciplines. Chemistry, for instance, heavily relies on the understanding of atomic and molecular interactions, which are governed by physics. Even biology benefits from physics, especially when studying biomechanics or the behavior of living organisms. Canny: I see the interconnectedness now! But what about the role of mathematics in physics? Jammy: Mathematics is the language of physics. It provides the tools to describe the universe's phenomena with precision and clarity. The relationship between mathematics and physics is so profound that many consider them inseparable. Canny: I'm starting to grasp the importance of physics in our world. But what will we be exploring in our upcoming chapters? Jammy: In the following chapters, we'll delve into various branches of physics, such as electromagnetism, thermodynamics, quantum mechanics, and relativity. We'll explore topics like light, energy, particles, forces, and much more! Canny: That sounds incredible! I can't wait to learn more. Physics truly seems like the key to unlocking the mysteries of the universe. Jammy: It certainly is, Canny. And remember, throughout this journey, we'll keep our explanations accessible and straightforward, ensuring everyone can enjoy the wonders of physics. [As the conversation ends, Jammy and Canny are filled with excitement for the enlightening adventure that lies ahead.]
Download or read book The Basics of Light written by John O. E. Clark and published by The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc. This book was released on 2014-07-15 with total page 98 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Though we take light for granted, the world's greatest scientists have long puzzled over its nature, properties, and behavior. Its incredible speed, mysterious frequency, relationship to color, form of travel, and uncanny ability to reflect, refract, diffract, and be absorbed altogether make light the ever-elusive quarry of science's greatest hunters of knowledge and understanding. This is the enthralling account of their investigations and discoveries, their conclusive insights and ongoing questions, enhanced by full-color photographs and explanatory visual aids. If you thought you knew everything there is to know about light, think again and read on.
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Download or read book Optics For Dummies written by Galen C. Duree, Jr. and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2011-08-02 with total page 360 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The easy way to shed light on Optics In 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 course Detailed explanations of concepts and summaries of equations Valuable tips for study from college professors If 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!
Download or read book Desktop Encyclopedia of Telecommunications written by Nathan J. Muller and published by McGraw Hill Professional. This book was released on 2002 with total page 1276 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A reference guide to telecommunications with over 300 articles on technology, architectures, terms and more. Includes a CD-ROM with the complete text of the encyclopedia.
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Download or read book Television Technology Demystified written by Aleksandar Louis Todorovic and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2014-08-07 with total page 339 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Television Technology Demystified" is written for non-technical television production professionals. Journalists, program producers, camera persons, editors, and other television professionals need to know how equipment works, which performance levels are achievable, how to evaluate the technical quality of picture and sound, and other aspects of production; this book presents these and other essential concepts in a simple and non-mathematical way. Aleksandar-Louis Todorovic, a highly respected and well-known figure in the broadcasting community, has succeeded in making complex technology understandable.
Download or read book VLSI Circuit Design Methodology Demystified written by Liming Xiu and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2007-12-04 with total page 222 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book was written to arm engineers qualified and knowledgeable in the area of VLSI circuits with the essential knowledge they need to get into this exciting field and to help those already in it achieve a higher level of proficiency. Few people truly understand how a large chip is developed, but an understanding of the whole process is necessary to appreciate the importance of each part of it and to understand the process from concept to silicon. It will teach readers how to become better engineers through a practical approach of diagnosing and attacking real-world problems.
Download or read book Fundamentals of Photonics written by Bahaa E. A. Saleh and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2020-03-04 with total page 2127 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fundamentals of Photonics A complete, thoroughly updated, full-color third edition Fundamentals of Photonics, Third Edition is a self-contained and up-to-date introductory-level textbook that thoroughly surveys this rapidly expanding area of engineering and applied physics. Featuring a blend of theory and applications, coverage includes detailed accounts of the primary theories of light, including ray optics, wave optics, electromagnetic optics, and photon optics, as well as the interaction of light and matter. Presented at increasing levels of complexity, preliminary sections build toward more advanced topics, such as Fourier optics and holography, photonic-crystal optics, guided-wave and fiber optics, LEDs and lasers, acousto-optic and electro-optic devices, nonlinear optical devices, ultrafast optics, optical interconnects and switches, and optical fiber communications. The third edition features an entirely new chapter on the optics of metals and plasmonic devices. Each chapter contains highlighted equations, exercises, problems, summaries, and selected reading lists. Examples of real systems are included to emphasize the concepts governing applications of current interest. Each of the twenty-four chapters of the second edition has been thoroughly updated.
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Download or read book Introduction to Complex Mediums for Optics and Electromagnetics written by Werner S. Weiglhofer and published by SPIE Press. This book was released on 2003 with total page 800 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Complex-mediums electromagnetics (CME) describes the study of electromagnetic fields in materials with complicated response properties. This truly multidisciplinary field commands the attentions of scientists from physics and optics to electrical and electronic engineering, from chemistry to materials science, to applied mathematics, biophysics, and nanotechnology. This book is a collection of essays to explain complex mediums for optical and electromagnetic applications. All contributors were requested to write with two aims: first, to educate; second, to provide a state-of-the-art review of a particular subtopic. The vast scope of CME exemplified by the actual materials covered in the essays should provide a plethora of opportunities to the novice and the initiated alike.
Download or read book Handbook of Optical Metrology written by Toru Yoshizawa and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2009-02-25 with total page 746 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The field of optical metrology offers a wealth of both practical and theoretical accomplishments, and can cite any number of academic papers recording such. However, while several books covering specific areas of optical metrology do exist, until the pages herein were researched, written, and compiled, the field lacked for a comprehensive handbook, one providing an overview of optical metrology that covers practical applications as well as fundamentals. Carefully designed to make information accessible to beginners without sacrificing academic rigor, the Handbook of Optical Metrology: Principles and Applications discusses fundamental principles and techniques before exploring practical applications. With contributions from veterans in the field, as well as from up-and-coming researchers, the Handbook offers 30 substantial and well-referenced chapters. In addition to the introductory matter, forward-thinking descriptions are included in every chapter that make this a valuable reference for all those involved with optical metrology.
