Handbook of optics vo, 3 : classical, vision and X ray optics (2nd ed'2001)

The handbook of optics is a must buy for any professional in the field.This third volume deals with communications, fiber and x-ray topics in the style made famous by the first two: a mix of clear tutorial writing and in-depth reference material, allowing readers to learn disciplines by reading through sections while also providing the broadest optics reference material available. Similar in size, organization and look to the previous two volumes, Vol. III brings the Handbook of Optics completely up to date with the dynamic changes taking place in optical communications. 5 completely new handbook of optics sections: 1200 pages.*Covers fiber optics, optical networking and broadband communications issues.*Comprehensive index to all 3 volumes.*

Introduction X-Ray Optics Capillary Optics Detectors Optical Issues in Medicine/Lithography X-Ray Telescopes X-Ray Microscopes Film Coatings Sources Nonlinear Optics Raman Effect with Tables of Shifts Photorefractivity Chi3 Processes Laser Damages Applications Generation of Other Wavelength Light Sources Optical Limiters Passive Q Switches Photrefractive Optics Vision Optics Optics for Virtual Reality Biomedical Optics Applications Classical Optics Diffractive Optics Photographic Film Advances Applications of CCDs and Advanced Imaging Detectors IR Telescopes Radio Telescopes Appendices 4 Volume Index