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In this book, the author describes the development of the experimental diffraction setup and structural analysis of non-crystalline particles from material science and biology.

A revised and updated book dealing principally with the design and development of lasers. It is the only book available dealing exclusively with solid-state lasers. Emphasis is placed on engineering and practical considerations.

This book covers all aspects of solid state lasers. It provides deep insights into theoretical analysis and calculations of lasers. It also integrates theory, calculations and practical design, technology, experimental schemes and applications.

This book surveys in detail the theory of electromagnetic wave scattering on single, homogeneous, but nonspherical particles. The second edition adds material on group theoretical considerations for nonspherical particles with boundary symmetries and more.

The present book is intended to initiate a study of the characteristics of fractal apertures in waveguides, conducting screens and cavities.To perform a unified analysis of these entirely dissimilar problems, the "generalized network formulation of the aperture problems" by Mautz and Harrington was extended to multiple-aperture geometry.

This book deals with the Laser-Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy (LIBS) a widely used atomic emission spectroscopy technique for elemental analysis of materials.

The field of optical and laser remote sensing has grown rapidly in recent years. This dynamic growth has been stimulated not only by technological advances in lasers, detectors, and optical system design, but also by the potential application of remote sensing systems to a wide variety of atmo spheric measurements.

Therefore, practical implementation of the various methods of holographic interferometry must overcome sub stantial difficulties requiring adequate knowledge in diverse areas of science such as coherent optics, laser technology, mechanics, and applied mathe matics.

Optical Resonators provides a detailed discussion of the properties of optical resonators for lasers from basic theory to recent research.

Spanning physics, chemistry, proteomics, photosynthesis and spintronics, this book describes photon generation processes from nuclear reactions, electron motion and discrete quantum transitions, and shows the use of photons in modern natural and life sciences.

A presentation of the most advanced application of optical near-field microscopy to studies of fine metallic structures and related surface plasmons.

This text, the standard of the field, includes an overview of such topics as the theory of image and contrast formation as well as discussion of recent progress in the field, especially in the areas of aberration corrector and energy filtering.

Laser Heterodyning offers applications in various domains of applied optics and optoelectronics. This volume offers detailed explanations of the phenomena, and is a valuable resource for researches, postgraduates and students involved with applied optics.

A detailed and comprehensive account of the engineering of the world's first nonimaging Fresnel lens solar concentrator. The book shows the reader how to find his or her own optical solution using the rules and methodologies covering the design and the assessment of the nonimaging lens.

Optical Micro-Resonators are an exciting new field of research that has gained prominence in the past few years due to the emergence of new fabrication technologies.

Starting from first principles, this reference treats the theoretical aspects of quantum optics. It develops a unified approach for determining the dynamics of a two-level and three-level atom in combinations of quantized field under certain conditions.

Written by leading experts in optical radar, or lidar, this book brings all the recent practices up-to-date. Its broad cross-disciplinary scope should appeal to scientists ranging from the view of optical sciences to environmental engineers. Optical remote sensing has matured to become a lead method for cross-disciplinary research.