Discover the history behind the semiconductor laser diode that has enabled so many of the modern optomechanical devices we enjoy - the vertical cavity surface emitting laser - and its... Læs mere
Speckle, a granular structure appearing in images and diffraction patterns produced by objects that are rough on the scale of an optical wavelength,... Læs mere
This first volume of the series Lectures in Optics introduces the simplest optical phenomena and the simplest optical instruments. Among these... Læs mere
Provides an in-depth, self-contained introduction of partially coherent imaging theory for researchers and engineers working on optical lithography for semiconductor... Læs mere
Developed from 25 years of SPIE short courses on infrared sensing fundamentals, this guide demystifies essential concepts and terminology for beginners. It explains... Læs mere
Describes current concepts of antimonide-based IR detectors, focusing on designs having the largest impact on the mainstream of IR detector... Læs mere
Today's SWIR, MWIR, LWIR and multispectral technologies cover a wide range of commercial and military applications and continue to rapidly expand in almost every aspect of our lives. This Field Guide focuses on the most common infrared crystals and glasses used in these systems.
Offers an introduction to the subject of radiation thermometry, focusing on sources of measurement error and giving... Læs mere
This concise, easy-to-follow reference text introduces the use of integral transforms, with a detailed discussion of the widely applicable Laplace and Fourier transforms. Numerous examples and exercise sets enhance the book's usefulness as a teaching tool and reference.
Shows how smartphone-based optical labs can be designed and realized. The book presents demonstrations of fundamental geometric and physical optical... Læs mere