| Optics Demystified Contributor(s): Gibilisco, Stan (Author) |
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ISBN: 0071494499 ISBN-13: 9780071494496 Publisher: McGraw-Hill Companies OUR PRICE: $31.35 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: July 2009 Annotation: An eye-opening introduction to optics The perfect supplement to the standard optics textbook, this self-teaching guide explains the principles and applications of optics and optoelectronic technology in a clear and easy-to-understand way. Optics Demystified eases you into learning complex topics, covering microscope construction, photometry, diffraction, lasers, fiber optics, holography, optical communication, and much more. Detailed examples and concise explanations make it easy to understand the material, and end-of-chapter quizzes and a final exam help reinforce learning. This book is your shortcut to learning optics essentials. |
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| BISAC Categories: - Technology & Engineering | Optics - Science | Physics - Optics & Light - Technology & Engineering | Telecommunications |
| Dewey: 535 |
| LCCN: 2009019104 |
| Series: Demystified |
| Physical Information: 0.9" H x 7.5" W x 9.2" (1.40 lbs) 368 pages |
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| Publisher Description: Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product. 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:
Simple enough for a beginner but challenging enough for an advanced student, Optics Demystified illuminates this vital physics topic. |
Contributor Bio(s): Gibilisco, Stan: - Stan Gibilisco is an electronics engineer, researcher, and mathematician. He has authored or co-authored more than 50 books, including Physics Demystified, Advanced Physics Demystified, Geometry Demystified, Statistics Demystified, Algebra Know-it-ALL, Calculus Know-it-ALL, and many more. |