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Handbook of Optical and Laser Scanning

Edited by Gerald F. Marshall, Glenn E. Stutz ...

Series series Optical Science and Engineering
From its initial publication titled Laser Beam Scanning in 1985 to Handbook of Optical and Laser Scanning, now in its second edition, this reference has kept professionals and students at the forefront of optical scanning technology. Carefully and meticulously updated in each iteration, the book continues to be the most comprehensive scanning resource on the market. It examines the breadth and ... Read more

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From its initial publication titled Laser Beam Scanning in 1985 to Handbook of Optical and Laser Scanning, now in its second edition, this reference has kept professionals and students at the forefront of optical scanning technology. Carefully and meticulously updated in each iteration, the book continues to be the most comprehensive scanning resource on the market. It examines the breadth and
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Defence Lasers and Optronic Systems: Semiconductor Diode Laser Electronics

by Dr Anil K. Maini and Nakul Maini ...

Series series Article
Semiconductor diode lasers are close second to solid-state lasers in usage as far as tactical military applications of lasers are concerned. Laser aiming modules fitted on small arms and used to enhance night-fighting capability of infantry soldiers, short-to-medium range eye-safe laser rangefinders used for observation and surveillance, laser proximity sensors and short range laser dazzlers are ... Read more

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Semiconductor diode lasers are close second to solid-state lasers in usage as far as tactical military applications of lasers are concerned. Laser aiming modules fitted on small arms and used to enhance night-fighting capability of infantry soldiers, short-to-medium range eye-safe laser rangefinders used for observation and surveillance, laser proximity sensors and short range laser dazzlers are
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RGB Laser Projector Design Guide

by Rick Poulin ...

A design guide on how to build a full color laser projector based on solid state lasers. Explained in detail for a do it yourself individual to design and build a laser projector. ... Read more

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A design guide on how to build a full color laser projector based on solid state lasers. Explained in detail for a do it yourself individual to design and build a laser projector.
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Introduction to Optics

by Frank L. Pedrotti, Leno M. Pedrotti, Leno S. Pedrotti ...

Introduction to Optics is now available in a re-issued edition from Cambridge University Press. Designed to offer a comprehensive and engaging introduction to intermediate and upper level undergraduate physics and engineering students, this text also allows instructors to select specialized content to suit individual curricular needs and goals. Specific features of the text, in terms of coverage ... Read more

$67.19 CAD

Introduction to Optics is now available in a re-issued edition from Cambridge University Press. Designed to offer a comprehensive and engaging introduction to intermediate and upper level undergraduate physics and engineering students, this text also allows instructors to select specialized content to suit individual curricular needs and goals. Specific features of the text, in terms of coverage
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The Bridge of Light in Quantum Physics

by Wim Vegt ...

The presented theory in this book has been grounded on a fundamental mathematical mistake in Classical Electromagnetic Field Theory with Impact on General Relativity, Quantum Physics and the boundaries of our Universe.The famous 1927 Solvay Conference was considered a turning point in the world of Physics. The scientific realists like Albert Einstein had lost and the instrumentalists like Niels ... Read more

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The presented theory in this book has been grounded on a fundamental mathematical mistake in Classical Electromagnetic Field Theory with Impact on General Relativity, Quantum Physics and the boundaries of our Universe.The famous 1927 Solvay Conference was considered a turning point in the world of Physics. The scientific realists like Albert Einstein had lost and the instrumentalists like Niels
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The Science and Technology of Particle Accelerators

by Rob Appleby, Graeme Burt, James Clarke, Hywel Owen ...

The Science and Technology of Particle Accelerators provides an accessible introduction to the field, and is suitable for advanced undergraduates, graduate students, and academics, as well as professionals in national laboratories and facilities, industry, and medicine who are designing or using particle accelerators.Providing integrated coverage of accelerator science and technology, this book ... Read more

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The Science and Technology of Particle Accelerators provides an accessible introduction to the field, and is suitable for advanced undergraduates, graduate students, and academics, as well as professionals in national laboratories and facilities, industry, and medicine who are designing or using particle accelerators.Providing integrated coverage of accelerator science and technology, this book
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Modelling and Controlling Hydropower Plants

by German Ardul Munoz-Hernandez, Sa'ad Petrous Mansoor, Dewi Ieuan Jones ...

Series series Advances in Industrial Control
Hydroelectric power stations are a major source of electricity around the world; understanding their dynamics is crucial to achieving good performance. The electrical power generated is normally controlled by individual feedback loops on each unit. The reference input to the power loop is the grid frequency deviation from its set point, thus structuring an external frequency control loop. The book ... Read more

$180.69 CAD

Hydroelectric power stations are a major source of electricity around the world; understanding their dynamics is crucial to achieving good performance. The electrical power generated is normally controlled by individual feedback loops on each unit. The reference input to the power loop is the grid frequency deviation from its set point, thus structuring an external frequency control loop. The book
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Elements of Photogrammetry with Application in GIS, Fourth Edition

by Benjamin E. Wilkinson, Bon A. DeWitt, Paul R. Wolf ...

The definitive guide to photogrammetry--fully updatedThoroughly revised to cover the latest technological advances in the field, Elements of Photogrammetry with Applications in GIS, Fourth Edition, provides complete details on the foundational principles of photogrammetry as well as important advanced concepts. Significant changes in the instruments and procedures used in modern photogrammetry, ... Read more

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The definitive guide to photogrammetry--fully updatedThoroughly revised to cover the latest technological advances in the field, Elements of Photogrammetry with Applications in GIS, Fourth Edition, provides complete details on the foundational principles of photogrammetry as well as important advanced concepts. Significant changes in the instruments and procedures used in modern photogrammetry,
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Optics in Our Time

Edited by Mohammad D. Al-Amri, Mohamed El-Gomati, M. Suhail Zubairy ...

Light and light based technologies have played an important role in transforming our lives via scientific contributions spanned over thousands of years. In this book we present a vast collection of articles on various aspects of light and its applications in the contemporary world at a popular or semi-popular level. These articles are written by the world authorities in their respective fields. ... Read more

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Light and light based technologies have played an important role in transforming our lives via scientific contributions spanned over thousands of years. In this book we present a vast collection of articles on various aspects of light and its applications in the contemporary world at a popular or semi-popular level. These articles are written by the world authorities in their respective fields.
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Optical Modulation

Advanced Techniques and Applications in Transmission Systems and Networks

by Le Nguyen Binh ...

Series series Optics and Photonics
This books aims to present fundamental aspects of optical communication techniques and advanced modulation techniques and extensive applications of optical communications systems and networks employing single-mode optical fibers as the transmission system. New digital techqniues such as chromatic dispersion, polarization mode dispersion, nonlinear phase distortion effects, etc. will be discussed. ... Read more

$139.78 CAD

This books aims to present fundamental aspects of optical communication techniques and advanced modulation techniques and extensive applications of optical communications systems and networks employing single-mode optical fibers as the transmission system. New digital techqniues such as chromatic dispersion, polarization mode dispersion, nonlinear phase distortion effects, etc. will be discussed.
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Atomic Physics for Everyone

An Introduction to Atomic Physics, Quantum Mechanics, and Precision Spectroscopy with No College-Level Prerequisites

by Will Raven ...

This open access textbook introduces beginning undergraduate students and high school students to the world of quantum mechanics and atomic spectroscopy. Requiring no previous knowledge of physics and no math beyond basic algebra and sines and cosines, this book focuses on concepts to make the excitement of atomic physics more accessible for learners than ever before. It comes replete with ... Read more

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This open access textbook introduces beginning undergraduate students and high school students to the world of quantum mechanics and atomic spectroscopy. Requiring no previous knowledge of physics and no math beyond basic algebra and sines and cosines, this book focuses on concepts to make the excitement of atomic physics more accessible for learners than ever before. It comes replete with
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Laser-Induced Damage of Optical Materials

by Roger M. Wood ...

Series series Series in Optics and Optoelectronics
The laser power handling capacities of optical systems are determined by the physical properties of their component materials. At low intensity levels these factors are not important, but an understanding of damage mechanisms is fundamental to good design of laser products operating at high power. Laser Induced Damage of Optical Materials presents ... Read more

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The laser power handling capacities of optical systems are determined by the physical properties of their component materials. At low intensity levels these factors are not important, but an understanding of damage mechanisms is fundamental to good design of laser products operating at high power. Laser Induced Damage of Optical Materials presents
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A Student's Guide to Atomic Physics

by Mark Fox ...

Series series Student's Guides
This concise and accessible book provides a detailed introduction to the fundamental principles of atomic physics at an undergraduate level. Concepts are explained in an intuitive way and the book assumes only a basic knowledge of quantum mechanics and electromagnetism. With a compact format specifically designed for students, the first part of the book covers the key principles of the subject, ... Read more

$27.99 CAD

This concise and accessible book provides a detailed introduction to the fundamental principles of atomic physics at an undergraduate level. Concepts are explained in an intuitive way and the book assumes only a basic knowledge of quantum mechanics and electromagnetism. With a compact format specifically designed for students, the first part of the book covers the key principles of the subject,
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Nanoscale Photonic Imaging

Edited by Tim Salditt, Alexander Egner, D. Russell Luke ...

Series Book 134 - Topics in Applied Physics
This open access book, edited and authored by a team of world-leading researchers, provides a broad overview of advanced photonic methods for nanoscale visualization, as well as describing a range of fascinating in-depth studies. Introductory chapters cover the most relevant physics and basic methods that young researchers need to master in order to work effectively in the field of nanoscale ... Read more

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This open access book, edited and authored by a team of world-leading researchers, provides a broad overview of advanced photonic methods for nanoscale visualization, as well as describing a range of fascinating in-depth studies. Introductory chapters cover the most relevant physics and basic methods that young researchers need to master in order to work effectively in the field of nanoscale
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Color Theory and Its Application in Art and Design

by George A. Agoston ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
My aim in this introductory text is to present a comprehensible discussion of certain technical topics and recent developments in color science that I believe are of real interest to artists and designers. I treat a number of applications of this knowledge, for example in selection and use of colorants (pigments and dyes) and light. Early in the book I discuss what color is and what its ... Read more

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My aim in this introductory text is to present a comprehensible discussion of certain technical topics and recent developments in color science that I believe are of real interest to artists and designers. I treat a number of applications of this knowledge, for example in selection and use of colorants (pigments and dyes) and light. Early in the book I discuss what color is and what its
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Plasmonics in Chemistry and Biology

Edited by Marc Lamy de la Chapelle, Nordin Felidj ...

Over the past decade, plasmonic nanoparticles have been the subject of extensive research, owing to their remarkable optical properties. These properties arise from a collective oscillation of the conductive electrons at the nanoparticle surface under light irradiation, known as localized surface plasmon (LSP). LSP is characterized by (i) a strong absorption and scattering of the light depending ... Read more

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Over the past decade, plasmonic nanoparticles have been the subject of extensive research, owing to their remarkable optical properties. These properties arise from a collective oscillation of the conductive electrons at the nanoparticle surface under light irradiation, known as localized surface plasmon (LSP). LSP is characterized by (i) a strong absorption and scattering of the light depending
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Theoretical Spectroscopy of Transition Metal and Rare Earth Ions

From Free State to Crystal Field

Edited by Mikhail G. Brik, Ma Chong-Geng ...

This book describes in detail the main concepts of theoretical spectroscopy of transition metal and rare-earth ions. It shows how the energy levels of different electron configurations are formed and calculated for the ions in a free state and in crystals, how group theory can help in solving main spectroscopic problems, and how the modern DFT-based methods of calculations of electronic structure ... Read more

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This book describes in detail the main concepts of theoretical spectroscopy of transition metal and rare-earth ions. It shows how the energy levels of different electron configurations are formed and calculated for the ions in a free state and in crystals, how group theory can help in solving main spectroscopic problems, and how the modern DFT-based methods of calculations of electronic structure
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Nanocomposites, Nanostructures, and Their Applications

Selected Proceedings of the 6th International Conference Nanotechnology and Nanomaterials (NANO2018), August 27-30, 2018, Kyiv, Ukraine

Edited by Olena Fesenko, Leonid Yatsenko ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings excluding Computer Science
This book highlights some of the latest advances in nanotechnology and nanomaterials from leading researchers in Ukraine, Europe, and beyond. It features contributions from participants in the 6th International Science and Practice Conference Nanotechnology and Nanomaterials (NANO2018) in Kiev, Ukraine on August 27-30, 2018 organized by the Institute of Physics of the National Academy of Sciences ... Read more

$167.99 CAD

This book highlights some of the latest advances in nanotechnology and nanomaterials from leading researchers in Ukraine, Europe, and beyond. It features contributions from participants in the 6th International Science and Practice Conference Nanotechnology and Nanomaterials (NANO2018) in Kiev, Ukraine on August 27-30, 2018 organized by the Institute of Physics of the National Academy of Sciences
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Topological Charge of Optical Vortices

by Victor V. Kotlyar, Alexey A. Kovalev, Anton G. Nalimov ...

This book is devoted to the consideration of unusual laser beams – vortex or singular beams. It contains many numerical examples, which clearly show how the phase of optical vortices changes during propagation in free space, and that the topological charge is preserved.Topological Charge of Optical Vortices shows that the topological charge of an optical vortex is equal to the number of screw ... Read more

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This book is devoted to the consideration of unusual laser beams – vortex or singular beams. It contains many numerical examples, which clearly show how the phase of optical vortices changes during propagation in free space, and that the topological charge is preserved.Topological Charge of Optical Vortices shows that the topological charge of an optical vortex is equal to the number of screw
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Computational Photonic Sensors

Edited by Mohamed Farhat O. Hameed, Salah Obayya ...

This book provides a comprehensive overview of the photonic sensing field by covering plasmonics, photonic crystal, and SOI techniques from theory to real sensing applications. A literature review of ultra-sensitive photonic sensors, including their design and application in industry, makes this a self-contained and comprehensive resource for different types of sensors, with high value to the ... Read more

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This book provides a comprehensive overview of the photonic sensing field by covering plasmonics, photonic crystal, and SOI techniques from theory to real sensing applications. A literature review of ultra-sensitive photonic sensors, including their design and application in industry, makes this a self-contained and comprehensive resource for different types of sensors, with high value to the
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Solitonic Neural Networks

An Innovative Photonic Neural Network Based on Solitonic Interconnections

by Alessandro Bile ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
This book delves into optics and photonic materials, describing the development of an intelligent all-optical system capable of replicating the functional building blocks of the biological brain. Starting with an analysis of biological neuronal dynamics and traversing the state of the art of neuromorphic systems developed to date, the book arrives at a description of neural networks realized ... Read more

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This book delves into optics and photonic materials, describing the development of an intelligent all-optical system capable of replicating the functional building blocks of the biological brain. Starting with an analysis of biological neuronal dynamics and traversing the state of the art of neuromorphic systems developed to date, the book arrives at a description of neural networks realized
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Energy-Efficient Fault-Tolerant Systems

Edited by Rishad A. Shafik, Dhiraj K. Pradhan, Jimson Mathew ...

Series series Engineering (R0)
This book describes the state-of-the-art in energy efficient, fault-tolerant embedded systems. It covers the entire product lifecycle of electronic systems design, analysis and testing and includes discussion of both circuit and system-level approaches. Readers will be enabled to meet the conflicting design objectives of energy efficiency and fault-tolerance for reliability, given the up-to-date ... Read more

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This book describes the state-of-the-art in energy efficient, fault-tolerant embedded systems. It covers the entire product lifecycle of electronic systems design, analysis and testing and includes discussion of both circuit and system-level approaches. Readers will be enabled to meet the conflicting design objectives of energy efficiency and fault-tolerance for reliability, given the up-to-date
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Deep Imaging in Tissue and Biomedical Materials

Using Linear and Nonlinear Optical Methods

Edited by Lingyan Shi, Robert R. Alfano ...

The use of light for probing and imaging biomedical media is promising for the development of safe, noninvasive, and inexpensive clinical imaging modalities with diagnostic ability. The advent of ultrafast lasers has enabled applications of nonlinear optical processes, which allow deeper imaging in biological tissues with higher spatial resolution. This book provides an overview of emerging novel ... Read more

$339.24 CAD

The use of light for probing and imaging biomedical media is promising for the development of safe, noninvasive, and inexpensive clinical imaging modalities with diagnostic ability. The advent of ultrafast lasers has enabled applications of nonlinear optical processes, which allow deeper imaging in biological tissues with higher spatial resolution. This book provides an overview of emerging novel
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Monitoring and Control of Laser Additive Manufacturing Process

Theory and Applications

by Kunpeng Zhu, Ying-Hsi Jerry Fuh ...

Series series Engineering (R0)
This book aims to develop methodologies for enhancing the build quality, automation, and productivity of laser-based additive manufacturing (LAM) systems. Effective online monitoring and intelligent process control methods provide the technical foundation for realizing such advanced LAM systems. Following a comprehensive introduction to LAM processes, including process classifications, process ... Read more

$206.49 CAD

This book aims to develop methodologies for enhancing the build quality, automation, and productivity of laser-based additive manufacturing (LAM) systems. Effective online monitoring and intelligent process control methods provide the technical foundation for realizing such advanced LAM systems. Following a comprehensive introduction to LAM processes, including process classifications, process
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