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The Handbook of Optics is a six-volume reference work that covers all aspects of optics, from basic principles to advanced applications. The third edition of Volume 1, Fundamentals, Techniques, and Design, provides a comprehensive overview of the fundamentals of optics, as well as the latest advances in optical design and fabrication.

Handbook of Optics, Third Edition Volume V: Atmospheric Optics, Modulators, Fiber Optics, X-Ray and Neutron Optics

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This volume is divided into four parts:

Fundamentals of Optics: This part covers the basic principles of optics, including the laws of reflection and refraction, the wave nature of light, and the diffraction of light.
Optical Techniques: This part covers a variety of optical techniques, including microscopy, spectroscopy, and interferometry.
Optical Design: This part covers the principles of optical design, including the design of lenses, mirrors, and other optical components.
Fabrication of Optical Components: This part covers the fabrication of optical components, including the grinding, polishing, and coating of lenses and mirrors.

The Handbook of Optics is an essential reference work for anyone working in the field of optics. It is a comprehensive and up-to-date source of information on all aspects of optics, from basic principles to advanced applications.

The Handbook of Optics, Third Edition, Volume 1: Fundamentals, Techniques, and Design, is divided into four parts, as follows:

Part 1: Fundamentals of Optics

Chapter 1:
Chapter 2: The Laws of Reflection and Refraction
Chapter 3: The Wave Nature of Light
Chapter 4: Diffraction of Light
Chapter 5: Interference of Light
Chapter 6: Polarization of Light

Part 2: Optical Techniques

Chapter 7: Microscopy
Chapter 8: Spectroscopy
Chapter 9: Interferometry
Chapter 10: Holography
Chapter 11: Fiber Optics
Chapter 12: Optoelectronics

Part 3: Optical Design

Chapter 13: to Optical Design
Chapter 14: The Design of Lenses
Chapter 15: The Design of Mirrors
Chapter 16: The Design of Other Optical Components
Chapter 17: Tolerancing of Optical Systems

Part 4: Fabrication of Optical Components

Chapter 18: to the Fabrication of Optical Components
Chapter 19: The Grinding of Lenses and Mirrors
Chapter 20: The Polishing of Lenses and Mirrors
Chapter 21: The Coating of Lenses and Mirrors
Chapter 22: The Assembly of Optical Systems

Reviews

The Handbook of Optics, Third Edition, Volume 1: Fundamentals, Techniques, and Design, has received rave reviews from critics.

"The Handbook of Optics is a must-have reference for anyone working in the field of optics. It is a comprehensive and up-to-date source of information on all aspects of optics, from basic principles to advanced applications." - Optics & Photonics News

"The Handbook of Optics is an essential resource for anyone involved in the design, fabrication, or testing of optical systems. It is a comprehensive and authoritative reference that provides a wealth of information on all aspects of optics." - Applied Optics

About the Authors

The Handbook of Optics, Third Edition, Volume 1: Fundamentals, Techniques, and Design, is edited by Michael Bass, Eric W. Van Stryland, David R. Williams, and Wolfgang Wilhelmi.

Michael Bass is a professor of optics at the University of Central Florida. He is a Fellow of the Optical Society of America and the American Physical Society. He is the author of several books on optics, including the Handbook of Optics.

Eric W. Van Stryland is a professor of optics at the University of Central Florida. He is a Fellow of the Optical Society of America and the American Physical Society. He is the author of several books on optics, including the Handbook of Optics.

David R. Williams is a professor of ophthalmology at the University of Rochester. He is a Fellow of the Optical Society of America and the American Academy of Ophthalmology. He is the author of several books on optics, including the Handbook of Optics.

Wolfgang Wilhelmi is a professor of optics at the University of Erlangen-Nuremberg. He is a Fellow of the Optical Society of America and the European Optical Society. He is the author of several books on optics, including the Handbook of Optics.

The Handbook of Optics, Third Edition, Volume 1: Fundamentals, Techniques, and Design, is a must-have reference for anyone working in the field of optics. It is a comprehensive and up-to-date source of information on all aspects of optics, from basic principles to advanced applications.

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Handbook of Optics, Third Edition Volume V: Atmospheric Optics, Modulators, Fiber Optics, X-Ray and Neutron Optics

by Zeev Zalevsky

5 out of 5