{"product_id":"optics-for-dummies-paperback","title":"Optics for Dummies - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eGalen C. Duree\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe easy way to shed light on Optics\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn general terms, optics is the science of light. More specifically, optics is a branch of physics that describes the behavior and properties of light?including visible, infrared, and ultraviolet?and the interaction of light with matter.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eOptics For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e gives you an approachable introduction to optical science, methods, and applications. You'll get plain-English explanations of the nature of light and optical effects; reflection, refraction, and diffraction; color dispersion; optical devices, industrial, medical, and military applications; as well as laser light fundamentals.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eTracks a typical undergraduate optics course\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDetailed explanations of concepts and summaries of equations\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eValuable tips for study from college professors\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eIf you're taking an optics course for your major in physics or engineering, let \u003ci\u003eOptics For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e shed light on the subject and help you succeed \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eLearn to: \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eUse optics principles and devices properly\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAvoid common mistakes in working with typical optics problems\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDetermine image locations and characteristics with simple calculations\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGrasp the basic concepts behind lasers and laser applications\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAn illuminating exploration of optics and optical technologies\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGet turned on to the study of light with this friendly guide to the world of optics. Discover how the fundamentals of optical technologies help brighten your everyday life -- from the common table lamp to more complex devices such as cellphones, cameras, x-ray machines, 3-D TVs, and more. With the enlightening facts presented in this book, you'll never feel left in the dark in your optics course. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eOptics that are high in fiber\u003c\/b\u003e -- get a grasp on the essentials behind fiber-optic cables for high-speed, long-distance communications\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMaking the world look like you want it to\u003c\/b\u003e -- learn how to calculate the location of an image and determine the image's characteristics\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eShed light on light\u003c\/b\u003e -- find out how light allows you to see, transmit data, cut things, and control electrical circuits\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCatch the waves\u003c\/b\u003e -- understand the wave property of light and how waves are used to see things you can't see with your naked eye\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eLasers pointing here and there\u003c\/b\u003e -- discover the basic idea behind the laser and some of its uses in medicine and the military\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eLook far away from Earth\u003c\/b\u003e -- take a look at the different types of telescopes and what you can do with them\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOpen the book and find: \u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe differences among incandescent and fluorescent light bulbs and diodes\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTips for knowing what you can and can't see in CAT scans, PET scans, MRI scans, NMR scans, and x-ray pictures\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWhy you see things in 3-D\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe principles for testing eyesight and prescribing corrective eyeglass lenses\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe basic ideas involved in making a laser\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe behavior and properties of visible, infrared, and ultraviolet light\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGalen Duree, Jr., PhD, \u003c\/b\u003e is Professor of Physics and Optical Engineering at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology in Indiana, where he is also the Director of the Center for Applied Optics Studies. Duree jointly established the Ultrashort Pulse Laser Laboratory at RHIT and continues to work with the Navy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 368\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.79 x 9.18 x 7.42 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e August 02, 2011\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42693836111935,"sku":"9781118017234","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/8226\/1823\/files\/6720c240bf681cd16961b30645b3d681.webp?v=1765000130","url":"https:\/\/dhlswag.com\/products\/optics-for-dummies-paperback","provider":"BBB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}