Contemporary Optics

With the advent of lasers, numerous applications of it such as optical information processing, holography, and optical communication have evolved. These applications have made the study of optics essential for scientists and engineers. The present volume, intended for senior under graduate and first-year graduate students, introduces basic concepts neces sary for an understanding of many of these applications. The book has grown out of lectures given at the Master's level to students of applied optics at the Indian Institute of Technology, New Delhi. Chapters 1-3 deal with geometrical optics, where we develop the theory behind the tracing of rays and calculation of aberrations. The formulas for aberrations are derived from first principles. We use the method in volving Luneburg's treatment starting from Hamilton's equations since we believe that this method is easy to understand. Chapters 4--8 discuss the more important aspects of contemporary physical optics, namely, diffraction, coherence, Fourier optics, and holog raphy. The basis for discussion is the scalar wave equation. A number of applications of spatial frequency filtering and holography are also discussed. With the availability of high-power laser beams, a large number of nonlinear optical phenomena have been studied. Of the various nonlinear phenomena, the self-focusing (or defocusing) of light beams due to the nonlinear dependence of the dielectric constant on intensity has received considerable attention. In Chapter 9 we discuss in detail the steady-state self-focusing of light beams.

This book presents a collection of memoir papers on the development of modern and contemporary optics and optoelectronics in China from the 18th to 20th centuries. The papers were written by famous scientists in China, including members of the Chinese Academy of Sciences and the Chinese Academy of Engineering, sharing their experience in different fields of optics and optoelectronics development. This is a unique book in understanding the natural science history of optics and optoelectronics. It gives you the general idea about how the western optical science spread to China in the 17th to 18th century; the cradle of the contemporary optics in China; Birth, development and application of lasers in China; high energy and high power lasers for laser antiballistic missile and laser nuclear fusion; development of Chinese optical communication and optical information storage; laser and infrared optics research for space science; development of Chinese optical instruments, etc. Contents:West–East Flow of Scientific Knowledge (GAN Fuxi)Optical Science and Technology in China in the First Half of the 20th Century (GAN Fuxi)Cradle of Contemporary Optics in China (GAN Fuxi)History of Optical Glass R&D in China (GAN Fuxi)Birth and Early Development of Lasers in China (GAN Fuxi)Lasers as Anti-Ballistic Missile Defense (GAN Fuxi)Quantum Electronics Research at the Institute of Electronics — The Early Days (LIN Fucheng)Opening Up Chinese Laser Research to the World (GAN Fuxi)Breakthrough and Development of Semiconductor Lasers in China (WANG Qiming and HUANG Yongzhen)Development of Solid State Laser Materials in China (GAN Fuxi)The History of Development of Nonlinear Optical Borate Crystals (CHEN Chuangtian and YAO Wenjiao)Daheng Company — An Early Experiment in Reforming Scientific and Technology Systems in China (GAN Fuxi)Role of 863 Program in Promoting Optoelectronics in China (GAN Fuxi)Building Up Optical Information Storage Capabilities in China (GAN Fuxi)Progress of Optical Communications in China — Fragments of Personal Reminiscence (FANG Zujie)Development Course of Astronomical Optical Instruments in China (PAN Junhua)Development of Infrared Science and Technology in China (XUE Yongqi and ZHU Junhao)A Review of Research on Atomic Clock and Laser Cooling of Gas Atoms in SIOM (WANG Yuzhu)A Glimpse of China's High-Power Laser and Inertial Confinement Fusion Research (FAN Dianyuan)My Scientific Research Career and China's Development of Optical Transient Technologies (HOU Xun) Readership: Students and scientists who are interested in the history of optics and optoelectronics in China. Keywords:Optics;Optoelectronics;Modern and Contemporary History;ChinaKey Features:This volume presents a collection of memoir papers on the development of modern and contemporary optics and optoelectronics in China, written by seven Members of Chinese Academy of Sciences and Chinese Academy of Engineering

Modern Optics is a fundamental study of the principles of optics using a rigorous physical approach based on Maxwell's Equations. The treatment provides the mathematical foundations needed to understand a number of applications such as laser optics, fiber optics and medical imaging covered inan engineering curriculum as well as the traditional topics covered in a physics based course in optics. In addition to treating the fundamentals in optical science, the student is given an exposure to actual optics engineering problems such as paraxial matrix optics, aberrations with experimentalexamples, Fourier transform optics (Fresnel-Kirchhoff formulation), Gaussian waves, thin films, photonic crystals, surface plasmons, and fiber optics. Through its many pictures, figures, and diagrams, the text provides a good physical insight into the topics covered. The course content can bemodified to reflect the interests of the instructor as well as the student, through the selection of optional material provided in appendixes.

This textbook reduces the complexity of the coverage of optics to allow a student with only elementary calculus to learn the principles of optics and the modern Fourier theory of diffraction and imaging. Students majoring in sciences or engineering and taking a standard physics course on optics will find this text useful. Examples of a variety of applications dependent on optics allow the student to connect this course to their particular field of interest. Topics covered include aberrations with experimental examples, correction of chromatic aberration, explanation of coherence and the use of interference theory to design an antireflection coating. Fourier transform optics and its application to diffraction and imaging, use of Gaussian wave theory, and fiber optics make the text of interest to those in electrical and bioengineering as well as physics and medical science. The text includes hundreds of photos, figures and diagrams to provide readers with strong visual insights into optics. More difficult, optional topics are highlighted throughout, and the need for experience with differential equations and extensive use of vector theory are avoided by using a one dimensional theory where possible. Maxwell's equations are introduced only to determine the properties of a light wave, and the boundary conditions are introduced to characterize reflection and refraction. Most discussion is limited to reflection. The book also introduces Fourier transforms as they are needed in the discussion of diffraction and imaging.

The Encyclopedia of Modern Optics, Second Edition, Five Volume Set provides a wide-ranging overview of the field, comprising authoritative reference articles for undergraduate and postgraduate students and those researching outside their area of expertise. Topics covered include classical and quantum optics, lasers, optical fibers and optical fiber systems, optical materials and light-emitting diodes (LEDs). Articles cover all subfields of optical physics and engineering, such as electro-optical design of modulators and detectors. This update contains contributions from international experts who discuss topics such as nano-photonics and plasmonics, optical interconnects, photonic crystals and 2D materials, such as graphene or holy fibers. Other topics of note include solar energy, high efficiency LED’s and their use in illumination, orbital angular momentum, quantum optics and information, metamaterials and transformation optics, high power fiber and UV fiber lasers, random lasers and bio-imaging. Addresses recent developments in the field and integrates concepts from fundamental physics with applications for manufacturing and engineering/design Provides a broad and interdisciplinary coverage of specialist areas Ensures that the material is appropriate for new researchers and those working in a new sub-field, as well as those in industry Thematically arranged and alphabetically indexed, with cross-references added to facilitate ease-of-use

This book covers the applications of Fourier methods and linear systems theory to optical diffraction and imaging, and it will be of use to anyone seeking an understanding of Fourier series and Fourier transforms of one-and two-dimensional structures.