Optics For Dummies

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By Galen C. Duree

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Optics For Dummies by Galen C. Duree is an accessible guide that demystifies the principles and concepts of optics for readers. It covers fundamental topics like light propagation, reflection, and refraction, offering practical examples and insights into how optical principles apply to everyday life. This book serves as both an educational resource and a handy reference for those interested in the science of lights and lenses.
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You might enjoy this book if you're curious about the fascinating world of light and vision and want to understand concepts like reflection, refraction, and diffraction in an accessible and engaging way. It's perfect for those eager to explore optics without a heavy reliance on technical jargon.

Optics For Dummies

The easy way to shed light on Optics In 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.

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The easy way to shed light on Optics

In general terms, optics is the science of light. More specifically, optics is a branch of physics that describes the behaviour and properties of light—including visible, infrared, and ultraviolet—and the interaction of light with matter.

Optics For Dummies 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; colour dispersion; optical devices, and industrial, medical, and military applications; as well as laser light fundamentals.

Tracks a typical undergraduate optics course
Detailed explanations of concepts and summaries of equations
Valuable tips for study from college professors

If you're taking an optics course for your major in physics or engineering, let Optics For Dummies shed light on the subject and help you succeed!

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781118017234

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 27 July 2011

Country: United States

Imprint: For Dummies

Audience: Tertiary education

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 13.0mm

Width: 185.0mm

Height: 231.0mm

Weight: 454g

Pages: 368

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About the Author

Galen Duree, Jr. , PhD, 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.