Rays Waves and Photons presents the foundational concepts of optical science. Written by subject, each topic is presented in a standalone chapter with a brief historical foundation, current developments, and future predictions. With non-technical language, this book provides accessible content with terms, concepts and definitions, a glossary, and appendices to enhance the reader's experience. More than 40 subjects are discussed, including optical design, lenses, cameras, microscopes, telescopes, lasers, fibers, missiles, autonomous cars and remote sensing. This book will provide a useful resource for students, teachers, professionals, and general audiences interested in the complexity of optical phenomena and devices. Key Features <ul><li>Provides foundations of the knowledge of light and its many applications</li><li>Uses simplified language for non-specialists</li><li>Terms and definitions are provided throughout, including a glossary</li></ul>

Rays, Waves and Photons: A compendium of foundations and emerging technologies of pure and applied optics

Science & Math

Wolfe, William L.

Physics

IOP Publishing Ltd.

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Chemistry

Society of Photo Optical

Seeing the Light: Optics Without Equations

SPIE--The International Society for Optical Engineering

Rays Waves and Photons is a history of the development of our knowledge of light and its many applications. For example, the development of telescopes is outlined from their first invention by Hans Lippershey, its improvement and use by Galileo all the way to the proposed James Webb telescope in space and the Giant Magellan one in the Andes. The history of infrared applications is covered from its discovery by William Herschel through its development in Germany until its use in, among other things, finding the Boston bomber. Some forty different subjects are described historically including optical design, microscopes, cameras, spectacles, military, medical and fiber optics and lasers. Each has its own chapter and its own history.

Rays, Waves and Photons: The History of Pure and Applied Optics

Green Ivy

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